Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise the preparation of race track and facilities, monitor track conditions and operations during the race meeting, and oversee the post-race clean-up and maintenance work.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to supervise the preparation of the racetrack and associated facilities for race meetings in the greyhound, 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. Plan for race meetings | 1.1 Clarify race meeting schedule for relevant racing code with race club personnel 1.2 Prepare pre-planning maintenance and race day work rosters with monthly, weekly and daily objectives 1.3 Implement track and facilities maintenance program. including organising resources and contractors according to allocated budget 1.4 Monitor weather for potential impact on preparation for race meetings |
2. Prepare track for race meetings | 2.1 Prepare and condition track surface for racing, considering drainage and irrigation needs, using equipment appropriate for surface type 2.2 Monitor track lighting prior to night meetings to ensure operability, minimise shadows and meet requirements for TV coverage or recording 2.3 Ensure ancillary infrastructure relevant to code is in safe working condition according to race club and racing authority standards 2.4 Use, store and secure chemicals safely according to material safety data sheets (MSDS) and workplace health and safety requirements |
3. Prepare track facilities | 3.1 Ensure facilities including swabbing area, steward or camera towers, judge's box and racing participant rooms are functional, clean and meet racing authority standards 3.2 Ensure kennels or stables are cleaned, and area is secured according to race club and stewards' requirements 3.3 Check fencing and signage on areas with restricted access to the public |
4. Prepare for race day | 4.1 Clarify race day requirements with race club personnel and stewards 4.2 Verify race distances and track selection 4.3 Check the operation and condition of starting boxes, barriers, rails or mobile start vehicles depending on code and position according to race plan 4.4 Place equipment for incidents and emergencies strategically for immediate action when required 4.5 Verify track condition in consultation with stewards prior to start and during race meeting, and make adjustments according to racetrack practices 4.6 Check repairs to track surface between races according to track condition |
5. Oversee post-race meeting clean-up and pull down | 5.1 Check track surface and arrange repairs and schedule maintenance operations 5.2 Ensure kennels or stables and other facilities are cleaned, repaired and secured according to race club practices 5.3 Check inventory for return of all race club equipment 5.4 Report damage to equipment or infrastructure and initiate repairs following workplace procedures 5.5 Check area for safety and remove all items, equipment or contractor supplies before site is declared open for regular access |
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 | Analyse workplace and other documentation and consolidate information to determine track and facilities management activities and requirements |
Writing | Prepare reports using workplace formats and clear language to convey explicit information related to track preparation and maintenance |
Oral communication | Follow racing industry communication protocols with stewards, racing officials, and other staff using language, tone and pace appropriate for the audience and purpose Use active listening and questioning techniques to gather, clarify and relay information related to racetrack management |
Navigate the world of work | Take full responsibility for following workplace policies and procedures, rules of racing and regulations, including environmental and work health and safety requirements relevant to track management |
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, sequence, prioritise and organise staff and resources to prepare track and facilities for race meetings Make decisions and address complex and less predictable problems by applying problem-solving processes and contingency plans 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. |
Track surface must include at least one of the following: | grass/turf sand/gravel/dirt synthetic/artificial. |
Ancillary infrastructure must include at least one of the following codes of racing: | greyhound racing: starting boxes lure system – rail, cable, carriage, roller brackets harness racing: mobile start vehicle thoroughbred racing: barriers rails. |
Sectors
Track management (TRK)