Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the duties related to betting ring and internet wagering activity of a betting supervisor at race meetings.
The unit applies to authorised racing officials who apply high-level mathematical skills to effectively monitor and interpret wagering information associated with greyhound, harness or thoroughbred race meetings.
Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are appointed under the rules of racing by the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA). Users are advised to check with the relevant PRA for 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. Gather information relating to market prices and fluctuations | 1.1 Interpret previous race performance of greyhounds or horses 1.2 Determine the expected form of the racing greyhounds or horses 1.3 Collect, interpret and report betting information to stewards 1.4 Monitor, note and report fluctuations and anomalies in prices to stewards prior to race 1.5 Monitor bookmakers' telephone calls 1.6 Monitor internet wagering activity 1.7 Observe activities in betting ring and surrounds |
2. Mediate in betting disputes | 2.1 Clarify wagering disputes 2.2 Investigate wagering disputes according to the rules of racing and legislative requirements 2.3 Resolve or refer wagering disputes to stewards |
3. Inspect betting ledgers and other records of transactions | 3.1 Compare accepted wagers with legislative requirements 3.2 Review bookmakers' ledgers and other records for compliance with rules of racing and legislative requirements 3.3 Compile and present evidence of suspected non-compliance by bookmakers or their employees to chief steward or other designated personnel 3.4 Seize and receipt ledgers and other documentation for further investigation if non-compliance is suspected |
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 wagering information and other racing documentation and rules of racing |
Writing | Provide clear and concise reports on race performance using industry-recognised language |
Numeracy | Perform mathematical calculations to interpret complex wagering and financial information, and record results |
Oral communication | Report to racing officials in a clear and concise manner on race and wagering performance |
Navigate the world of work | Take full responsibility for following policies and procedures, rules of racing and legislative requirements, identifying organisational implications of new legislation or regulation |
Interact with others | Manage conflict through the recognition of contributing factors and by implementing strategies to resolve conflict |
Get the work done | Use the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information on wagering and race performance Use observation skills effectively to monitor activities in betting ring and surrounds |
Sectors
Racing performance (ROP)