Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively and accurately weigh greyhounds during race meetings.
The unit applies to race club personnel or others who may be required to perform the duties of clerk of scales at greyhound racing meetings in work environments of racing kennels, racecourses and public areas.
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. Prepare for greyhound weighing | 1.1 Check and verify accuracy and correct operation of scales 1.2 Verify weights allowed for each greyhound prior to weigh out 1.3 Organise recording materials following club or controlling body requirements |
2. Weigh greyhounds prior to pre-race kennelling | 2.1 Weigh greyhounds according to safe operating procedures 2.2 Record results accurately in required format 2.3 Identify and explain weight variations for greyhounds 2.4 Advise stewards of the results of greyhound weigh out |
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 |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and racing requirements |
Get the work done | Make routine decisions and implement standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes Use familiar digital technologies and systems to weigh greyhounds and record results |
Sectors
Racing performance (ROP)