Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently drive a mobile start vehicle at harness race meetings under the direction of the race starter according to the rules of racing and related protocols.
The unit applies to racing industry personnel and others authorised to drive the mobile start vehicle at harness race meetings and trials.
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.
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 Confirm race types, times and distances with race organisers 1.2 Perform pre-start vehicle checks according to equipment specifications 1.3 Check barrier and starter equipment operation 1.4 Confirm instructions from starter |
2. Drive vehicle | 2.1 Operate vehicle when passengers are correctly seated 2.2 Start and manoeuvre vehicle into position on track, and make safe according to safe operating procedures 2.3 Drive vehicle, adjusting speed and distance from field according to starter instructions 2.4 Take evasive action in case of track emergency or vehicle malfunction 2.5 Drive vehicle out of the path of race field once the race has started |
3. Perform post-race meeting activities | 3.1 Check vehicle for damage and maintenance requirements 3.2 Complete vehicle logbook and report repairs and maintenance requirements to race club 3.3 Store and secure vehicle 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 equipment specifications |
Writing | Accurately record and complete vehicle logbook, and report incidents using clear language and industry terminology |
Navigate the world of work | Take personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies and procedures relating to race starts |
Interact with others | Use workplace practices and protocols effectively to communicate with and work with a diverse range of people relevant to the job role |
Get the work done | Make routine decisions and implement standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes Respond promptly to emergencies or potential hazards |
Sectors
Racing performance (ROP)