Assessor Resource

RGRROP411
Perform duties of greyhound or horse race judge

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate computers and other relevant technology to correctly identify greyhounds or horses and specify the finish positions in races, and report outcomes of the race.

The unit applies to racing industry personnel who are required to perform the duties of a greyhound or horse race judge for a racing governing body or race club as part of their job role in the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred code of the industry.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.

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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 for relevant races 
Confirm barrier position, racing colours and greyhound or horse identification with relevant personnel 
Verify operation of equipment used to observe race, and identify placings prior to commencement of race meeting 
Comply with rules of racing for the declaration of places in a race 
Identify individual greyhounds or horses within a race 
Identify racing positions of all greyhounds or horses throughout the major stages of the race prior to the finish 
Note incidents within a race according to the rules of racing 
Trigger photo finish image recording as per racing requirements 
Estimate placings of first four greyhounds or first five horses 
Confirm and declare placings of all runners after interpretation of photo finish image 
Advise stewards of final placings 
Provide results to public via semaphore or other notification system 
Prepare report on placings and forward to stewards and other relevant parties in line with reporting procedures 
Verify race fields and distances for relevant races 
Confirm barrier position, racing colours and greyhound or horse identification with relevant personnel 
Verify operation of equipment used to observe race, and identify placings prior to commencement of race meeting 
Comply with rules of racing for the declaration of places in a race 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRROP411 - Perform duties of greyhound or horse race judge
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RGRROP411 - Perform duties of greyhound or horse race judge

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