Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with race meeting track management operations and maintain and monitor the organisation's policies, allocate race meeting trackwork duties and supervise staff.
The unit applies to race club employees who assist with race meeting track management operations in workplace environments of racing administration, kennels, stables, racecourses and public areas.
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. Prepare for race meeting | 1.1 Verify race club opening time and race times for relevant racing code 1.2 Calculate staffing requirements and seek approval from supervisor 1.3 Perform track preparation requirements after verifying with supervisor 1.4 Distribute contact details and protocols for principal staff and section leaders after verifying with supervisor and chairman of stewards 1.5 Check operation of two-way radios and other communications equipment |
2. Allocate race meeting duties | 2.1 Verify staff members' availability for race meeting and recruit casual staff according to club procedures 2.2 Confirm endorsement of staff for specific duties 2.3 Conduct induction for race meeting duties for casual and new staff 2.4 Record and distribute staff roster and duties |
3. Monitor race meeting operations | 3.1 Monitor race start preparations and operations for problems that need reporting 3.2 Monitor maintenance to track surface and ancillary equipment according to track supervisor or steward's instructions and safety procedures 3.3 Support staff in undertaking emergency repairs, and make areas safe according to workplace procedures |
4. Monitor post-race meeting track operations | 4.1 Identify and record damage to track and surrounds 4.2 Prepare report for supervisor that prioritises areas of maintenance or repair required to meet race club or racing authority requirements 4.3 Verify and report staff presence and duties on race day to payroll department |
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 workplace and other documentation and consolidate information to determine track management activities and requirements |
Writing | Prepare reports and other documentation using clear language and correct terminology to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations |
Numeracy | Perform mathematical calculations to analyse and assess labour requirements and set schedules |
Oral communication | Use clear language, tone and pace appropriate for audience and purpose when communicating with race officials and staff |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following workplace policies and procedures including environment and work health and safety requirements relevant to work role |
Interact with others | Collaborate with others, sharing information to build strong work groups and behaviours that are conducive to a productive environment |
Get the work done | Plan, prioritise and organise staff and resources to assist with track management activities Make routine decisions and address less predictable problems by applying problem-solving processes in determining solutions |
Range Statement
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Racing code must include at least one of the following: | greyhound harness thoroughbred. |
Race start preparations must include at least one of the following: | starting boxes and lure system for greyhound racing standing start or mobile start vehicle for harness racing barriers for thoroughbred racing. |
Sectors
Track management (TRK)