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Perform duties of race programmer

Perform duties of race programmer

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP401
State Code
OAA95
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the administration duties of a racing governing body race programmer. It requires an understanding of the role of wagering bodies and knowledge of the relevant codes' permanent race and trial calendars and the impact of changes to programs when preparing race programs.The unit applies to individuals who are required to prepare race programs for a racing governing body as part of their job role in the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred code of the industry.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review previous race programs
  • 1.1 Review size of fields at each track in previous season
  • 1.2 Review size and number of trials in previous season at each track
2. Consider requests for program amendments
  • 2.1 Record race meetings supported by wagering body
  • 2.2 Consider one-off or special program requests
  • 2.3 Consider permanent changes to calendar in relation to expected support from starters
3. Prepare program
  • 3.1 Plan program to accommodate club requests for dates and regular carnivals according to racing governing body guidelines
  • 3.2 Plan program to include race classes and distances to accommodate expected demand
  • 3.3 Plan program to utilise dates supported by wagering body
  • 3.4 Finalise program within racing governing body timeframes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6876 RGRROP401A Perform duties of race programmer Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT6 RGR30418 Certificate III in Racing Services Qualification
BER5 RGR30419 Certificate III in Racing Services Qualification