Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use grading policies and procedures to grade greyhounds for eligibility to compete in races.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to apply the grading policy to the classification of racing greyhounds for a racing governing body as part of their job role.
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. Interpret race performance | 1.1 Analyse performance of greyhounds in line with grading policies and procedures 1.2 Examine and interpret race result reports and communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a manner that complies with workplace practices |
2. Rank race performance | 2.1 Apply race class structure to compare performances 2.2 Consider experience and/or age of runner and incidents within the race when evaluating performance. 2.3 Consider box draw, distance of race and track type 2.4 Relate weather conditions to race performance |
3. Compile and maintain grading records | 3.1 Rank race fields using approved grading system of racing controlling body or authority 3.2 Prepare and maintain currency of records of performance according to organisational procedures 3.3 Maintain computer-based and hard copy records according to organisational procedures 3.4 Ensure integrity and ethical principles are applied to grading protocols and procedures and other duties 3.5 Maintain confidentiality of decisions according to organisational protocols |
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 and analyse greyhound race performance information and other racing documentation for application to grading process |
Writing | Maintain grading records and documentation electronically and in print using accurate and appropriate racing industry terminology |
Numeracy | Perform mathematical calculations to interpret and analyse embedded numerical data for grading process |
Oral communication | Use collaborative techniques, including active listening and questioning to convey and clarify information |
Navigate the world of work | Take full responsibility for following policies, procedures and legislative requirements |
Get the work done | Use the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information on greyhound performance and grading Apply systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations |
Sectors
Racing performance (ROP)