Assessor Resource
RGRROP402A
Perform duties of medical practitioner at race meetings and trials
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency supports qualified medical practitioners to effectively perform the required duties of a race day medical practitioner at harness or thoroughbred race meetings and trials.
This unit relates to the competencies required to assess a driver's or rider's fitness to compete at race meetings or trials. It requires knowledge of relevant rules of racing. It also requires performing pre and post-race assessments of drivers or riders and providing advice to stewards regarding the fitness and wellbeing of drivers or riders to compete, conducting swabbing procedures of drivers or riders should it be required, as well as providing advice to drivers or riders in relation to health and welfare issues.
To undertake this unit the candidate will be a qualified medical practitioner who requires the knowledge and skills to adhere to policies and procedures associated with the rules of racing and race day medical practitioner duties.
This unit of competency operates in work environments of racing stables, paddocks, yards, racecourses and public areas.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your State Principal Racing Authority for current license or registration requirements.
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