This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to relate the injuries and performance of racing animals to external conditions and present options for improving performance and safety.

The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and analytical techniques to assess track and environmental conditions in greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes of the racing industry.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory 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
Research animal cooling mechanisms and relate efficiency to ambient temperature and humidity
Investigate influence of other climatic conditions on animal performance
Investigate impact of digestive, respiratory and nervous distress and illnesses on animal performance
Connect common racing veterinary conditions to track and environmental conditions
Determine relationship between track camber and tightness of turns to performance injuries
Review relationship between track density and track materials to performance injuries
Relate grading, mowing and watering techniques to animal performance
Determine the impact of weather on track surfaces and animal performance
Measure track density and moisture content and interpret results using standard industry tools
Measure ambient temperature and humidity and interpret results
Determine track rating using industry standard definitions
Analyse options for improving track conditions for optimal greyhound or horse performance and safety
Analyse overall weather conditions to determine whether racing can continue
Submit justification for adjusting or not adjusting track or environmental conditions to stakeholders

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRTRK402 - Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions

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