This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the race meeting or trial duties of a clerk of the course, involving the process of preparing for the race meeting, assisting in the start of races and trials, monitoring horses throughout all stages of the race or trial, and assisting in emergency and post-race procedures.

The unit applies to racing industry personnel and others authorised to perform clerk of course duties at harness or thoroughbred race meetings and trials, in work environments of 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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Condition and feed horses to ensure their fitness to complete the duties of a clerk of the course mount
Ensure horses are presented clean, well-groomed, sound and in good health
Clean and ensure horse gear is fitted correctly and is in good repair
Ensure personal presentation and dress is appropriate to the status of the race meeting or trial and compliant with racing protocols and procedures
Plan race meeting or trial, ensuring that all activities comply with racing safety protocols and procedures, including the use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment
Verify race fields with starter and/or stewards
Confirm identification of starters according to procedures
Escort horses to start
Assist starter and drivers or riders prior to start
Employ effective strategies to assist strappers, drivers, riders, starter, barrier staff, farrier or veterinarian
Assess opportunities for horses to escape and/or cause injury, and apply strategies to minimise risks during racing or trial activities
Monitor and direct racing participants to comply with racing safety protocols and procedures to avoid incidents and injury during racing activities
Follow racing safe operating procedures in handling, escorting and catching horses to minimise the risk of injury to horses and racing participants
Restrain loose and/or injured horses
Meet and escort winning driver or rider to entrance of mounting yard or birdcage enclosure
Supervise safe return of horses to stables in line with workplace practices
Record and report outcomes of any race or trial incidents to starter and/or stewards in a manner that complies with workplace practices

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