Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct procedures related to pre- and post-race checks of written documentation and audio or visual records to analyse race performance.
The unit applies to individuals who determine, collect and organise information to effectively analyse race performances in greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes of racing.
Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are employed by the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA). Users are advised to check with the relevant authority 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. Interpret and analyse form | 1.1 Interpret and use industry terminology and abbreviations to describe action and performance 1.2 Analyse trial and race day performance from a range of sources 1.3 Interpret and prepare speed maps |
2. Evaluate factors that can affect racing performance | 2.1 Assess track shape and design features for their impact on performance 2.2 Assess track surfaces and ratings for their impact on performance 2.3 Evaluate level of education and experience of the greyhound or horse for their impact on performance 2.4 Analyse how greyhounds or horses raced, and any effects other animals may have had on how they travelled 2.5 Evaluate position in the field during a race, level of experience of jockey or driver for horse racing, and wagering trends to determine what effects these factors may have on performance and impact on the outcome of the race |
3. Analyse performance in trackwork, trials and races | 3.1 Identify animals by barrier or box number, race or rug colours, and race number 3.2 Locate and identify position of individual animals during various stages of performance 3.3 Observe any interference during a performance 3.4 Detect loss or gaining of ground during a performance to aid analysis 3.5 Identify and explain other incidents during a performance 3.6 Present reports on performance in verbal and written form according to requirements |
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 relating to race performance from various racing reports and records |
Writing | Prepare succinct and logically sequenced reports using clear language and accurate industry terminology |
Numeracy | Calculate speed and distance relating to racing greyhounds or horses, noting changes in pace and positioning |
Navigate the world of work | Work independently and collectively, adhering to workplace procedures and racing regulatory requirements |
Interact with others | Follow racing communication protocols and practices to interact with other personnel and provide written and verbal reports |
Get the work done | Organise and prioritise a range of sources of information to analyse systematically and make decisions, following clear rules and guidelines Use key features and functions of workplace technology to prepare speed maps and record and report information |
Sectors
Steward (STD)