This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for race day and operate specialised race result equipment, including cameras, computers and other technology to identify individual greyhounds or horses.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to perform photo finish operations at greyhound or horse race meetings as part of their job role in workplace environments of racing administration, stables, kennels, racecourses and public areas.

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
Verify race fields and distances with race organiser
Confirm box or barrier position, racing colours and greyhound or horse identification features
Verify operation of equipment used to monitor race results prior to commencement of race meeting
Prepare contingency plans for possible malfunction of race result equipment
Comply with rules of racing for the declaration of places in a race
Operate race result equipment in a safe and efficient manner to comply with work health and safety and equipment operating procedures
Ensure photo finish image recorder is set correctly
View race results and enhance image when required
Print image of race result and dispatch to race judge
Identify greyhounds or horses placed at finish
Record race results according to procedures
Verify race fields and distances with race organiser
Confirm box or barrier position, racing colours and greyhound or horse identification features
Verify operation of equipment used to monitor race results prior to commencement of race meeting
Prepare contingency plans for possible malfunction of race result equipment
Comply with rules of racing for the declaration of places in a race

Assessment Cover Sheet

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