Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RGRROP306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform duties of clerk of scales for jockeys at thoroughbred race meetings

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRROP306 - Perform duties of clerk of scales for jockeys at thoroughbred race meetings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to weigh jockeys and report results to stewards at thoroughbred race meetings. The unit applies to individuals authorised to perform the duties of clerk of scales for jockeys at thoroughbred race meetings.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for weigh out
  • Check scales to verify accuracy and correct operation
  • Verify weight allowed for each jockey in each race prior to weigh out
  • Determine weight allowance for apprentice jockeys according to procedures
  • Determine the reasons for weight fluctuations
  • Store jockey's gear near scales prior to race
       
Element: Weigh jockeys prior to each race
  • Weigh out jockeys and allocate lead according to procedures, and record results
  • Observe handover of gear from jockey to trainer
  • Verify approved gear with jockey or trainer
  • Advise stewards of the results of jockey weigh out
       
Element: Weigh jockeys after each race
  • Weigh in jockeys according to procedures, and record results
  • Determine the cause of allowed variations in weigh-in versus weigh-out weights
  • Advise stewards of results in the required reporting format
  • Check scales to verify accuracy and correct operation
  • Verify weight allowed for each jockey in each race prior to weigh out
  • Determine weight allowance for apprentice jockeys according to procedures
  • Determine the reasons for weight fluctuations
  • Store jockey's gear near scales prior to race
       

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
Check scales to verify accuracy and correct operation 
Verify weight allowed for each jockey in each race prior to weigh out 
Determine weight allowance for apprentice jockeys according to procedures 
Determine the reasons for weight fluctuations 
Store jockey's gear near scales prior to race 
Weigh out jockeys and allocate lead according to procedures, and record results 
Observe handover of gear from jockey to trainer 
Verify approved gear with jockey or trainer 
Advise stewards of the results of jockey weigh out 
Weigh in jockeys according to procedures, and record results 
Determine the cause of allowed variations in weigh-in versus weigh-out weights 
Advise stewards of results in the required reporting format 
Check scales to verify accuracy and correct operation 
Verify weight allowed for each jockey in each race prior to weigh out 
Determine weight allowance for apprentice jockeys according to procedures 
Determine the reasons for weight fluctuations 
Store jockey's gear near scales prior to race 

Forms

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