Assessor Resource
RGRTRK402A
Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency supports racetrack supervisors, stewards and other industry personnel in identifying a range of racing animal welfare issues that may be related to track design and condition, and presenting options for improving external conditions.
Competencies attained in this unit apply to the greyhound, harness and thoroughbred codes of the industry. Consequently when performance criteria are applied they will relate to either the greyhound code or harness code or the thoroughbred code and statements of attainment will reflect this distinction.
This unit can be contextualised for other industries while also maintaining the integrity of the unit.
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to relate the injuries and performance of racing animals to external conditions and present options for improving performance and safety. The unit requires competence in determining track rating and condition and using basic technology. It also requires the demonstration of skills associated with consistent identification of a range of animal welfare issues related to the exercise of racing animals on trial, training and racing tracks.
This unit of competency operates in workplace environments of racing administration, stables, kennels, 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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