Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RGRADM301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with race meeting operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRADM301A - Assist with race meeting operations
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assist with race meeting operations. It requires the ability to maintain and monitor the organisation's policies including OHS standards, assist stewards and race meeting operations staff, liaise with racing participants, apply effective verbal and written communication skills, work in a team environment and complete required administration tasks.This unit of competency operates in workplace environments of racing administration, kennels, stables, 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports race club employees to assist with race meeting operations.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 the greyhound or harness or thoroughbred code, and statements of attainment for this unit will reflect this distinction.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Provide assistance to stewards.
  • Stewards' room is prepared prior to commencement of race meeting.
  • Stewards' requirements are determined prior to commencement of race meeting.
  • Telephone lines and other methods of communication are checked for working order prior to commencement of race meeting.
  • Race documentation and reports are relayed to stewards.
       
Element: Provide assistance to race meeting operations staff.
  • Equipment is checked for working order prior to commencement of race meeting.
  • Documentation and records are prepared, checked for accuracy and currency prior to commencement of race meeting.
  • Information and support are provided during race meeting as required.
       
Element: Liaise with racing participants and others.
  • Requests for information, services or other assistance are accommodated within scope of responsibility and according to racing protocols and procedures .
  • Passes and tickets are prepared and allocated according to race club policies and procedures.
  • Records of club membership are maintained.
  • Special guests are identified and directed to appropriate area.
  • Funds are collected and payments distributed according to club policies and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to the specific industry sector and workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when assisting with race meeting operations

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of race meeting operations assistance

working with others to undertake and complete assistance procedures that meet required outcomes.

Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplace-relevant contexts and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.

Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.

The following resources must be available:

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to assist with race meeting operations

relevant racing industry work sites, such as administration buildings, race clubs and racetracks

work instructions and related documentation.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.

The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:

written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks

simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.

Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

allocating duties to staff based on a range of operational requirements, staff experience, level of responsibility and complexity of job task

communicating with stewards, racing officials, personnel and others using assertive communication techniques to gather, interpret and relay information related to the conduct and operation of race meetings

completing duties in accordance with safe operating procedures and nominated time frame

complying with organisational policies and procedures

making effective decisions to resolve routine problems

operating a range of equipment and technology and complying with procedures for operation and maintenance

reading and interpreting workplace documentation, including rules of racing

relating to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

teamwork skills to ensure completion of job tasks

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports.

Required knowledge

applicable federal, state or territory legislation and regulations, and national standards and codes of practice relevant to full range of processes relating to own work role and responsibilities

organisational policies and procedures

principles of effective communication

communication procedures with stewards, racing officials and other relevant people

race meeting operations and staff roles

relevant workplace documentation and its purpose

rules of racing

time management in the completion of workplace tasks

types of equipment and procedures for their operation and maintenance.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to effectively assist with race meeting operations. Workplaces include greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.

Stewards' room preparation may include:

lighting and power

race books

recording equipment

television monitors

video re-play equipment.

Other methods of communication may include:

internet

mobile phones (restricted access)

public address system

race callers address system

semaphore

television monitors

two-way radios.

Race documentation and reports may include:

approved gear lists

barrier trial reports

current racing code notices of greyhound or horse trainer, driver or jockey offences

form guides

gear changes

greyhound or horse identification summaries

greyhound performance cards

medical for drivers or riders

race books

registration papers

scratching lists

starter reports

swab reports

trainer, driver or jockey disciplinary records

veterinary reports.

Equipment check may include:

barriers or starting boxes

back up generators

bar taps and associated equipment

camera and photo finish equipment

electrical equipment, including timing devices

internet connections and computers

kitchen equipment for dining areas

public address system

power

recording devices

semaphore

telephones

television monitors

tractors and other vehicles, including animal ambulances

totalisator.

Information and support provided may include:

information via:

notice boards

public address

race day office

semaphore

strategically placed signage

television monitors

support to:

race club committee

race club manager

race day operations staff

stewards.

Racing protocols and procedures may include:

adherence to Australian and local rules of racing

confidentiality

following chain of command, such as stewards or licensed personnel

restricted areas for use of mobile phones

security and restricted access areas.

Special guests may include:

career advisors and schools groups

function guests

media and journalists

race sponsors

racing administrators.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Stewards' room is prepared prior to commencement of race meeting. 
Stewards' requirements are determined prior to commencement of race meeting. 
Telephone lines and other methods of communication are checked for working order prior to commencement of race meeting. 
Race documentation and reports are relayed to stewards. 
Equipment is checked for working order prior to commencement of race meeting. 
Documentation and records are prepared, checked for accuracy and currency prior to commencement of race meeting. 
Information and support are provided during race meeting as required. 
Requests for information, services or other assistance are accommodated within scope of responsibility and according to racing protocols and procedures . 
Passes and tickets are prepared and allocated according to race club policies and procedures. 
Records of club membership are maintained. 
Special guests are identified and directed to appropriate area. 
Funds are collected and payments distributed according to club policies and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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