RGRROP201 — Perform duties of barrier attendant at thoroughbred race meetings and trials
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What an assessment for RGRROP201 must cover
50 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare for race meeting duties
- 1.1Confirm work roster with supervisor
- 1.2Provide assistance with preparation of barrier and starting equipment
- 1.3Confirm allocated duties with starter
- 1.4Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment according to safe operating procedures and club requirements
- 1.5Ensure personal presentation is appropriate for work duties and reinforces a positive image of racing
2 Identify and fit racing gear
- 2.1Identify approved racing gear according to rules of racing and local racing club requirements
- 2.2Detect non-compliant, damaged or defective gear
- 2.3Fit, adjust and replace racing gear in a timely manner
3 Load horses into barriers
- 3.1Apply knowledge of horse behaviour to select and modify safe horse handling skills
- 3.2Use safe and effective horse handling techniques for the duties of a barrier attendant
- 3.3Load horses into barriers according to starter instruction
- 3.4Use strategies that minimise the risk of injury to self, horses and others for loading difficult horses
- 3.5Assist riders at barrier
- 3.6Relay problems to starter and others
- 3.7Release horses held as directed at race start
4 Assist in track emergencies
- 4.1Identify potential track risks, problems or incidents
- 4.2Corner and capture loose horses
- 4.3Assist riders who have fallen
- 4.4Restrain injured horses according to track practices
5 Debrief after race
- 5.1Report outcomes of barrier loading and start to starter and/or stewards
- 5.2Contribute ideas on ways to improve effectiveness of barrier team and self
- 5.3Move barriers for next race
- 5.4Clean and return barriers to storage area, and report damage or maintenance needs according to workplace procedures
Performance evidence
- prepared for race meeting duties
- fit and adjusted approved racing gear, and recognised non-compliant, damaged or defective gear
- assisted with set-up, movement and storage of barriers
- used safe handling techniques and work practices to lead and control horses in confined barrier spaces, including:
- assessed hazards and risks associated with loading horses into barriers
- released held horses according to instructions
- worked as a team member to assist riders and racing officials
- assisted in track emergencies or demonstrated appropriate responses to emergency scenarios
- communicated effectively and promptly with riders, race starter, racing officials and licensed personnel.
Knowledge evidence
- approved racing gear
- types and purpose of personal and protective equipment
- personal grooming and presentation requirements
- basic industry terminology related to racing, horses and role
- responsibilities of role and relevant rules of racing for barrier attendants
- protocols and procedures for communicating with licensed and other racing industry personnel, including reporting requirements for irregularities and problems
- racing industry animal welfare principles and practices
- racing industry safety requirements, including:
- safe operating procedures
- techniques for handling, controlling and restraining horses
- potential hazards and risks related to duties and track
- range of behaviour traits exhibited by horses, including if injured.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interpret key information in track procedures and rules of racing, including approved gear and equipment and safety requirements
- Writing: Record information about irregularities and issues accurately in workplace forms
- Oral communication: Use clear language to relay messages and respond promptly to instructions related to barrier attendant duties
- Navigate the world of work: Recognise and follow industry and track procedures, including safety and animal welfare requirements, associated with own role
- Interact with others: Follow accepted communication practices and protocols for communicating with race starter, racing officials and riders using accurate industry terminology. Work collaboratively with riders, officials and other barrier attendants in high-pressure situations to achieve joint outcomes
- Get the work done: Take responsibility for performing duties safely and efficiently within nominated timeframes. Assess and minimise risks relating to interactions with horses and seek assistance to prevent problems arising or escalating
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