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

RGRTRK403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRTRK403 - Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and renovate specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing, using specialised materials, machinery and equipment.The unit applies to individuals who plan and prepare budgets and liaise with staff and contractors in the maintenance of specialised non-turf track surfaces in racing environments.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.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: Compare specialised track materials
  • Recognise features of track construction and design
  • Evaluate track materials for subsoil compatibility, as well as climatic, drainage and durability management considerations
  • Assess specialised track materials for environmental sustainability and economic viability
  • Compare strategies for managing a range of common track problems, including animal welfare, for specialised track surfaces
       
Element: Manage specialised track surfaces
  • Select and prepare machinery and equipment for track maintenance operations according to manufacturer or supplier directions, workplace health and safety requirements and workplace procedures
  • Evaluate track camber, fall and surface depth for relevant racing code
  • Plan daily, weekly and race day meeting care requirements and carry out nominated specialised track surfaces, complying with manufacturer or supplier specifications and directions
  • Measure track density and moisture content, and declare track rating
  • Plan and carry out minor repairs to nominated specialised track surfaces according to manufacturer or supplier and supervisor's directions
       
Element: Renovate specialised track surfaces
  • Plan renovation and create and present budget to supervisor for approval
  • Select, order and prepare materials and equipment for track renovation
  • Engage contractor or instruct staff on maintenance procedures according to manufacturer specifications and directions, workplace health and safety requirements and workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Specialised track materials must include at least one of the following:

sands

soils

fine crushed rock

road base or similar

synthetic or artificial.

Racing code must include at least one of the following:

greyhound

harness

thoroughbred.

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
Recognise features of track construction and design 
Evaluate track materials for subsoil compatibility, as well as climatic, drainage and durability management considerations 
Assess specialised track materials for environmental sustainability and economic viability 
Compare strategies for managing a range of common track problems, including animal welfare, for specialised track surfaces 
Select and prepare machinery and equipment for track maintenance operations according to manufacturer or supplier directions, workplace health and safety requirements and workplace procedures 
Evaluate track camber, fall and surface depth for relevant racing code 
Plan daily, weekly and race day meeting care requirements and carry out nominated specialised track surfaces, complying with manufacturer or supplier specifications and directions 
Measure track density and moisture content, and declare track rating 
Plan and carry out minor repairs to nominated specialised track surfaces according to manufacturer or supplier and supervisor's directions 
Plan renovation and create and present budget to supervisor for approval 
Select, order and prepare materials and equipment for track renovation 
Engage contractor or instruct staff on maintenance procedures according to manufacturer specifications and directions, workplace health and safety requirements and workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRTRK403 - Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing
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Assessment Record Sheet

RGRTRK403 - Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing

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