This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with race meeting track management operations and maintain and monitor the organisation's policies, allocate race meeting trackwork duties and supervise staff.

The unit applies to race club employees who assist with race meeting track management operations in workplace environments of racing administration, kennels, stables, racecourses and public areas.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Racing code must include at least one of the following:	greyhound harness thoroughbred.
Race start preparations must include at least one of the following:	starting boxes and lure system for greyhound racing standing start or mobile start vehicle for harness racing barriers for thoroughbred racing.

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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 club opening time and race times for relevant racing code
Calculate staffing requirements and seek approval from supervisor
Perform track preparation requirements after verifying with supervisor
Distribute contact details and protocols for principal staff and section leaders after verifying with supervisor and chairman of stewards
Check operation of two-way radios and other communications equipment
Verify staff members' availability for race meeting and recruit casual staff according to club procedures
Confirm endorsement of staff for specific duties
Conduct induction for race meeting duties for casual and new staff
Record and distribute staff roster and duties
Monitor race start preparations and operations for problems that need reporting
Monitor maintenance to track surface and ancillary equipment according to track supervisor or steward's instructions and safety procedures
Support staff in undertaking emergency repairs, and make areas safe according to workplace procedures
Identify and record damage to track and surrounds
Prepare report for supervisor that prioritises areas of maintenance or repair required to meet race club or racing authority requirements
Verify and report staff presence and duties on race day to payroll department

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRTRK301 - Assist with race meeting track management

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