Elements and Performance Criteria
- Compare specialised track materials.
- Features of track construction are identified.
- Track materials are evaluated for subsoil compatibility, as well as climatic, drainage and durability management considerations.
- Specialised track materials are assessed for environmental sustainability .
- Specialised track materials are assessed for economic viability .
- Strategies for managing a range of common track problems are compared for specialised track surfaces.
- Manage specialised track surfaces.
- Machinery and equipment are selected and prepared for track maintenance operations in accordance with manufacturer or supplier directions, OHS requirements and workplace procedures.
- Track camber, fall and surface depth for racing are evaluated.
- Daily, weekly and race meeting care requirements are planned and carried out for nominated specialised track surfaces to comply with manufacturer or supplier specifications and directions.
- Track density and current moisture content are measured and track rating is declared.
- Minor repairs to nominated specialised track surfaces are planned and carried out according to manufacturer or supplier and supervisor's directions.
- Renovate specialised track surfaces.
- Renovation is planned and budget presented to supervisor for approval.
- Materials and equipment are selected, ordered and prepared for track renovation.
- Contractor is engaged or staff instructed in maintenance procedures in accordance with manufacturer specifications and directions, OHS requirements and workplace procedures.