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Analyse race performance

Analyse race performance

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRSTD408
State Code
OAB37
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct procedures related to pre- and post-race checks of written documentation and audio or visual records to analyse race performance. The unit applies to individuals who determine, collect and organise information to effectively analyse race performances in greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes of racing. Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are employed by the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA). Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for requirements.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret and analyse form
  • 1.1 Interpret and use industry terminology and abbreviations to describe action and performance
  • 1.2 Analyse trial and race day performance from a range of sources
  • 1.3 Interpret and prepare speed maps
2. Evaluate factors that can affect racing performance
  • 2.1 Assess track shape and design features for their impact on performance
  • 2.2 Assess track surfaces and ratings for their impact on performance
  • 2.3 Evaluate level of education and experience of the greyhound or horse for their impact on performance
  • 2.4 Analyse how greyhounds or horses raced, and any effects other animals may have had on how they travelled
  • 2.5 Evaluate position in the field during a race, level of experience of jockey or driver for horse racing, and wagering trends to determine what effects these factors may have on performance and impact on the outcome of the race
3. Analyse performance in trackwork, trials and races
  • 3.1 Identify animals by barrier or box number, race or rug colours, and race number
  • 3.2 Locate and identify position of individual animals during various stages of performance
  • 3.3 Observe any interference during a performance
  • 3.4 Detect loss or gaining of ground during a performance to aid analysis
  • 3.5 Identify and explain other incidents during a performance
  • 3.6 Present reports on performance in verbal and written form according to requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6890 RGRSTD408A Analyse race performance Unit of competency