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

RGRROP315A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform duties of timekeeper at greyhound or horse race meetings

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRROP315A - Perform duties of timekeeper at greyhound or horse race meetings
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare for race day operation of timing devices, computers and other technology. It requires an ability to liaise with stewards and other racing officials, work to deadlines and report on race outcomes.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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports racing industry personnel who are required to perform timekeeping procedures at greyhound or horse race meetings as part of their job role.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.
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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for race meeting.
  • Race program and race start times are confirmed.
  • Operation of timing devices is verified.
  • Contingency plans are established in case of timing malfunction.
  • Clear line of sight to start and finish of race is confirmed.
       
Element: Measure race time.
  • Timekeeper is in position when field is under control of the starter.
  • Timing device is triggered at race start and verified.
  • Timing device cut-off is confirmed as first runner passes the winning post.
       
Element: Record race time.
  • Race time is measured.
  • Race time is verified.
  • Race time is announced .
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 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 conducting timekeeping procedures

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and accurate application of timekeeping procedures

working with others to undertake and complete 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. 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:

industry supervised access to race meetings and timekeeping facilities relevant to the applicable racing code

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to complete timekeeping procedures

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.

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

applying OHS and environmental work procedures

communicating with stewards, racing officials, licensed and registered personnel and others using assertive communication techniques to gather, interpret and relay information relating to timekeeping operations

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

complying with organisational policies and procedures

consulting concisely and effectively with colleagues and team members

dexterity in manual timekeeping

evaluating advantages or disadvantages of a variety of potential solutions to resolve problems

making effective decisions, including accurately identifying correct winner in a tight finish

numeracy skills to perform simple calculations

operating timekeeping equipment and technology

reading and interpreting workplace documentation, including relevant rules of racing

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

visual acuity sufficient to identify correct winner

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports.

Required knowledge

communication procedures, including reporting lines within the workplace and wider racing industry

ethical conduct standards of relevant racing principal authority

hazards and potential hazards in the workplace and risk control procedures

identification features of greyhounds or horses

industry terminology related to racing procedures and timekeeping operations

OHS and environmental legislative requirements

organisational policies and procedures

principles of effective communication

purpose and comprehension of racing operations documentation

relevant rules of racing

race colours and barrier or box numbers

reporting requirements for irregularities and problems

types of equipment and procedures for 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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Race program and race start times are confirmed by:

consulting race book

liaising with racing officials.

Timing devices may include:

automatic and computerised devices

lynk systems

manual stopwatches

timing to point one of a second.

Contingency plans established may include:

judge and assistant judge also operating timing devices

manual timekeeping.

Race time is announced:

automatically on the semaphore board

by race caller announcement.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Race program and race start times are confirmed. 
Operation of timing devices is verified. 
Contingency plans are established in case of timing malfunction. 
Clear line of sight to start and finish of race is confirmed. 
Timekeeper is in position when field is under control of the starter. 
Timing device is triggered at race start and verified. 
Timing device cut-off is confirmed as first runner passes the winning post. 
Race time is measured. 
Race time is verified. 
Race time is announced . 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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