Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify the structure of and investigate employment opportunities in the racing industry and the industries associated with or linked to racing. It applies to greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing codes.
The unit applies to individuals who are new entrants or seeking job opportunities in the racing and related industries.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Research the structure of the racing industry | 1.1 Recognise sectors of racing industry 1.2 Outline the structure of racing in each sector 1.3 Identify functional areas within each racing sector |
2. Profile racing employment opportunities and related responsibilities | 2.1 Investigate the number of people employed in racing to identify potential areas of employment opportunities 2.2 Interpret general work conditions within functional areas of racing 2.3 Review job responsibilities in essential racing job functions 2.4 Identify employment opportunities in racing-related industries |
3. Explore race day operations and employment opportunities | 3.1 Outline a range of race day operations 3.2 Examine the role of stewards in race day operations 3.3 Identify the role of the rules of racing and methods used to ensure integrity of racing 3.4 Identify race day safety procedures 3.5 Identify employment opportunities for race days |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret key information in print and online texts, including the rules of racing |
Numeracy | Interpret numerical information when investigating numbers of racing employees |
Oral communication | Use questioning and active listening skills to investigate the structure of and potential employment opportunities in sectors of the racing industry |
Navigate the world of work | Recognise the relationships between industry roles and responsibilities, protocols and rules of racing |
Get the work done | Apply basic research methods to determine subject matter Operate a range of equipment and technology to extract information Organise thoughts and information in a systematic manner |
Sectors
Common (CMN)