Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge for racehorse handicappers to interpret race performance, rank race performance and compile and update handicapping records.
The unit applies to racing industry personnel who are required to apply the handicapping policy to the classification of racehorses for a racing governing body as part of their job role in the harness or thoroughbred codes of racing.
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 performances | 1.1 Analyse performance of horses relevant to race event 1.2 Examine and interpret speed maps |
2. Rank race performances | 2.1 Use race class structure to compare performances 2.2 Relate track ratings and weather conditions to race performance 2.3 Consider experience and/or age of runner and incidents within the race in relation to race requirements 2.4 Consider barrier draw and distance of race |
3. Compile and maintain handicapping records | 3.1 Rank race fields using organisational handicapping system 3.2 Prepare and maintain currency of records of performance 3.3 Maintain computer-based and/or hard copy records according to organisational procedures 3.4 Employ appropriate communication skills when dealing with racing participants 3.5 Ensure integrity and ethical principles are applied to handicapping protocols and procedures and other duties 3.6 Maintain confidentiality of decisions and records according to organisational 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 and analyse race and horse performance and other racing documentation, including rules of racing for application to handicapping process |
Writing | Use accurate and appropriate racing industry terminology |
Numeracy | Perform mathematical calculations to interpret and analyse embedded numerical data for handicapping and performance assessment |
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 racehorse performance and handicapping assessment Apply systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations |
Sectors
Racing performance (ROP)