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

RGRROP311 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform duties of greyhound race starter

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRROP311 - Perform duties of greyhound race starter
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently prepare for race starts, working with other race meeting staff to start and close races and report to stewards and race club personnel.The unit applies to individuals in the greyhound racing industry who may be required to act as starters for greyhound race meetings as part of their job function in work environments of racing kennels, racecourses and public areas.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
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
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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for race starts
  • Confirm race fields and distances with race organisers
  • Consider possible problems with particular greyhounds during race starts
  • Confirm correct operation of start boxes and other equipment prior to commencement of race meeting with operational staff
  • Arrange contingency plans in case of malfunction of start equipment
  • Review procedures to ensure they comply with the rules of racing and racing and regulatory safety protocols associated with the start of a race
       
Element: Start greyhound race
  • Confirm race start time with stewards
  • Verify box positions and direct handlers to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints
  • Manage incidents to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and report to stewards and/or veterinarian
  • Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards
  • Confirm permission to start race with stewards according to the rules of racing
  • Initiate race start once final greyhound is boxed
       
Element: Complete post-race duties
  • Provide loading and start reports to stewards
  • Take notes and update personal records for problems with starters
  • Check boxes and other start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down
  • Report repairs and maintenance requirements to race club according to workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm race fields and distances with race organisers 
Consider possible problems with particular greyhounds during race starts 
Confirm correct operation of start boxes and other equipment prior to commencement of race meeting with operational staff 
Arrange contingency plans in case of malfunction of start equipment 
Review procedures to ensure they comply with the rules of racing and racing and regulatory safety protocols associated with the start of a race 
Confirm race start time with stewards 
Verify box positions and direct handlers to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints 
Manage incidents to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and report to stewards and/or veterinarian 
Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards 
Confirm permission to start race with stewards according to the rules of racing 
Initiate race start once final greyhound is boxed 
Provide loading and start reports to stewards 
Take notes and update personal records for problems with starters 
Check boxes and other start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down 
Report repairs and maintenance requirements to race club according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRROP311 - Perform duties of greyhound race starter
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RGRROP311 - Perform duties of greyhound race starter

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