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Assist with harness race starts

Assist with harness race starts

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP204
State Code
OAA81
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently assist in harness race starts during harness trials and race meetings. It involves handling horses safely in a high-pressure environment, working closely with other race meeting staff and following directions from the starter while adhering to safe work practices.The unit applies to individuals with experience handling horses, and who are authorised to assist with harness race and trial starts in the horse racing industry. Working environments include racing stables, paddocks, yards, racecourses and public areas.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ensure track is safe for racing
  • 1.1 Remove litter or other hazards from track
  • 1.2 Repair or report damaged equipment to stewards or track supervisor in line with racing procedures
2. Assist with race start and running procedures
  • 2.1 Identify potential track problems or difficulties during warm-up or score-up
  • 2.2 Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment according to safe operating procedures
  • 2.3 Approach horses safely according to safe work operating procedures and racing industry practices
  • 2.4 Assist clerk of course with cornering and capturing loose horses
  • 2.5 Hold and restrain horses when requested by clerk of course, stewards, starter or driver
  • 2.6 Respond to track incidents or emergencies in line with racing procedures
3. Debrief after race
  • 3.1 Report outcomes of track incidents to starter and/or stewards
  • 3.2 Contribute ideas on ways to improve effectiveness of track assistants
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6967 RGRROP204A Assist with harness race starts Unit of competency
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