Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a lure during greyhound race meetings and trials.
The unit applies to race club staff or others who are authorised to operate the greyhound lure during race meetings and trials 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 race meeting | 1.1 Verify race fields and distance prior to commencement of race meeting 1.2 Identify and apply rules of racing, protocols and procedures relating to operation of lure 1.3 Perform pre-start check of lure equipment and power source 1.4 Check lure for safe and accurate operation prior to commencement of race meeting 1.5 Identify hazards in operation of lure and apply techniques to minimise the risk of injury |
2. Operate lure | 2.1 Operate lure according to stewards' directions 2.2 Operate lure during stir-up according to the rules of racing and safe operating procedures 2.3 Operate lure and control speed during races and trials according to the rules of racing, animal welfare requirements and safe operating procedures 2.4 Perform emergency stop of lure due to incident or potential contact of lure with people or greyhounds 2.5 Stop lure at the end of a race within a safe and appropriate distance of catching pen |
3. Shut down lure operations | 3.1 Check lure equipment and power source for damage or maintenance requirements after last race or trial 3.2 Notify race club of maintenance or service requirements for lure and power supply 3.3 Shut off power supply, and pack and store lure equipment according to race club procedures |
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 workplace documentation, including rules of racing |
Writing | Report incidents and problems using clear language and terminology in workplace formats |
Numeracy | Perform basic calculations for measuring and checking track distances |
Navigate the world of work | Take personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies and procedures and rules of racing |
Get the work done | Make routine decisions and follow standard procedures for tasks, using formal decision-making processes Respond promptly to emergencies or potential hazards Use familiar digital technologies and systems to control, record and report problems with lure |
Sectors
Racing performance (ROP)