Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently prepare for race starts, working with other race meeting staff to start and close races and report to stewards and race club personnel.
The unit applies to individuals in the greyhound racing industry who may be required to act as starters for greyhound race meetings as part of their job function in work environments of racing kennels, racecourses and public areas.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
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 starts | 1.1 Confirm race fields and distances with race organisers 1.2 Consider possible problems with particular greyhounds during race starts 1.3 Confirm correct operation of start boxes and other equipment prior to commencement of race meeting with operational staff 1.4 Arrange contingency plans in case of malfunction of start equipment 1.5 Review procedures to ensure they comply with the rules of racing and racing and regulatory safety protocols associated with the start of a race |
2. Start greyhound race | 2.1 Confirm race start time with stewards 2.2 Verify box positions and direct handlers to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints 2.3 Manage incidents to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and report to stewards and/or veterinarian 2.4 Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards 2.5 Confirm permission to start race with stewards according to the rules of racing 2.6 Initiate race start once final greyhound is boxed |
3. Complete post-race duties | 3.1 Provide loading and start reports to stewards 3.2 Take notes and update personal records for problems with starters 3.3 Check boxes and other start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down 3.4 Report repairs and maintenance requirements to race club according to workplace 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 | Read and interpret key information in workplace documentation, including rules of racing |
Writing | Accurately record information using clear language and terminology when reporting incidents and problems with racing equipment, processes or infringements |
Numeracy | Perform basic calculations for measuring and checking track distances and field size |
Oral communication | Provide instructions and reports to others using language, tone and pace appropriate to audience |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies and procedures, rules of racing and regulatory requirements relevant to starting races |
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)