RGRROP311Perform duties of greyhound race starter

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33 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 6 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 starts

  • 1.1Confirm race fields and distances with race organisers
  • 1.2Consider possible problems with particular greyhounds during race starts
  • 1.3Confirm correct operation of start boxes and other equipment prior to commencement of race meeting with operational staff
  • 1.4Arrange contingency plans in case of malfunction of start equipment
  • 1.5Review procedures to ensure they comply with the rules of racing and racing and regulatory safety protocols associated with the start of a race

2 Start greyhound race

  • 2.1Confirm race start time with stewards
  • 2.2Verify box positions and direct handlers to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints
  • 2.3Manage incidents to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and report to stewards and/or veterinarian
  • 2.4Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards
  • 2.5Confirm permission to start race with stewards according to the rules of racing
  • 2.6Initiate race start once final greyhound is boxed

3 Complete post-race duties

  • 3.1Provide loading and start reports to stewards
  • 3.2Take notes and update personal records for problems with starters
  • 3.3Check boxes and other start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down
  • 3.4Report repairs and maintenance requirements to race club according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has performed duties of greyhound race starter at a minimum of three race meetings, including for each race start:
  • prepared for race start by checking and confirming race parameters and the operations and function of start equipment
  • verified and confirmed start permissions and started race
  • completed post-race procedures and reporting processes
  • complied with requirements, rules of racing, and instructions that apply to starting greyhound races
  • implemented procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of race starting operations.

Knowledge evidence

  • An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
  • relevant aspects of rules of racing and protocols for starting races
  • practices and procedures for starting races, including: - operation and maintenance of approved equipment and start boxes - contingency planning - racing industry animal welfare requirements
  • racing greyhounds, including: - handling and controlling techniques - common features of injury, illness and distress in greyhounds - identifying problems with particular greyhounds that may affect starts
  • racing industry and regulatory safety requirements, including: - identification of hazards - risk control and minimisation - safe operating procedures
  • communication protocols and procedures within greyhound racing related to starting races, including: - liaising with stewards and licensed personnel - working with colleagues.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Read and interpret key information in workplace documentation, including rules of racing
  • Writing: Accurately record information using clear language and terminology when reporting incidents and problems with racing equipment, processes or infringements
  • Numeracy: Perform basic calculations for measuring and checking track distances and field size
  • Oral communication: Provide instructions and reports to others using language, tone and pace appropriate to audience
  • Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies and procedures, rules of racing and regulatory requirements relevant to starting races
  • Get the work done: Make routine decisions and implement standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes Respond promptly to emergencies or potential hazards

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What does an assessment tool for RGRROP311 need to cover?

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