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Evidence Guide: RGRROP311A - Perform duties of greyhound race starter

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RGRROP311A - Perform duties of greyhound race starter

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for race starts.

  1. Race fields and distances are confirmed.
  2. Past problems with particular greyhounds during race starts are noted.
  3. Operation of start boxes and other equipment is confirmed prior to commencement of race meeting.
  4. Contingency plans are arranged in case of malfunction in start equipment.
  5. Rules of racing relating to starting a race are defined and complied with.
  6. OHS and racing safety protocols and procedures associated with the start of a race are complied with.
Race fields and distances are confirmed.

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Past problems with particular greyhounds during race starts are noted.

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Operation of start boxes and other equipment is confirmed prior to commencement of race meeting.

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Contingency plans are arranged in case of malfunction in start equipment.

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Rules of racing relating to starting a race are defined and complied with.

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OHS and racing safety protocols and procedures associated with the start of a race are complied with.

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Start greyhound race.

  1. Race start time is confirmed with stewards.
  2. Box positions are verified and handlers directed to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints.
  3. Incidents are managed to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and are reported to stewards and/or veterinarian.
  4. Non-starters are declared after conferring with stewards.
  5. Permission to start race is confirmed with stewards.
  6. Race start is initiated once final greyhound is boxed.
Race start time is confirmed with stewards.

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Box positions are verified and handlers directed to load greyhounds within time and safety constraints.

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Incidents are managed to minimise risk of injury to staff and greyhounds, and are reported to stewards and/or veterinarian.

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Non-starters are declared after conferring with stewards.

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Permission to start race is confirmed with stewards.

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Race start is initiated once final greyhound is boxed.

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Complete post-race duties.

  1. Loading and start reports are provided to stewards.
  2. Notes on problems with starters are updated for personal records.
  3. Boxes and other start equipment are checked for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down.
  4. Repairs or maintenance requirements are reported to race club.
Loading and start reports are provided to stewards.

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Notes on problems with starters are updated for personal records.

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Boxes and other start equipment are checked for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down.

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Repairs or maintenance requirements are reported to race club.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 starting greyhound races

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

working with others to undertake and complete the required 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:

a variety of greyhounds

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to start greyhound races

safe handling and approved race starting and associated facilities

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, for example:

RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols.

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).

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

applying safe handling and work practices when dealing with greyhounds

communicating with race meeting staff, stewards, licensed and registered personnel and others using assertive communication techniques to gather, interpret and relay information related to greyhound racing starts

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

complying with animal welfare legislation

evaluating risks associated with race meeting starts and race day operations

giving evidence in racing inquiries and investigations

identifying individual greyhounds using industry-approved terminology, records and signalment

identifying injured or distressed greyhounds that require assistance

making effective decisions and resolving routine problems within the bounds of duties and responsibilities of a race meeting starter

operating starting box equipment in accordance with safe operating and race day procedures

reading and interpreting racing documents relating to race distances, race fields, track conditions, greyhound identification and performance records

reading and interpreting workplace documentation, including rules of racing and starting procedures

recognising damaged or defective gear

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

reporting incidents to stewards in a timely manner

resolving disputes according to greyhound racing protocols and procedures

teamwork skills to ensure completion of job tasks

working in a high pressure environment

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports.

Required knowledge

approved gear

common features of injury, illness and distress in greyhounds

communication procedures within the race meeting and wider racing industry

equipment used in work role and procedures for its operation and maintenance

greyhound handling and controlling techniques

OHS and environmental legislative requirements

organisational policies and procedures

positive and effective communication strategies used to work with a team, deal with conflicts and resolve disputes

racing industry animal welfare requirements

racing industry safety requirements, including safe operating procedures

relevant rules of racing

reporting requirements for irregularities and problems.

Range Statement

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.

Past problems with particular greyhounds may include:

greyhound:

attempts to fight with other dogs

charges forward

is reluctant to move into boxes

pulls sideways.

Operation of start boxes and other equipment may include:

boxes are clean

back doors are working properly

lids are set properly

lids open properly

nine, ten and blank magnets are available

red and green lights are working

spare muzzles are available

trip start is working.

Rules of racing in relation to race starts may include:

box draw and withdrawal after box draw

failing to pursue the lure

fighting

greyhounds suffering injury or condition

judge's decision

lure driver, lure starting point and lure distance to leading greyhound

no race, false start, postponement or abandonment of event

unsatisfactory performance.

OHS and racing safety protocols and procedures may include:

adhering to responsibilities under OHS legislation and workplace practices

adhering to responsibilities under national and state codes of practice; federal, state and territory legislation; and local government regulations covering animal welfare

adhering to rules of racing and rules of the race venue

considering variables that influence behaviour of greyhounds, such as:

fences and equipment

lure, wind and noise

other persons or animals

vehicles

contributing to development of risk control measures

following safe work practices

following accident and injury procedures

identifying and reporting unsafe work practices

identifying race start hazards, including:

broken start equipment

gear breakage

injury to staff, attendant or greyhound

loose greyhound

identifying emergency situations

understanding individual greyhound behaviour

wearing approved personal protective equipment.

Incidents may include:

delayed race start

greyhound turning in box

injured greyhound

loose greyhound

faulty equipment or box operation.

Reports are provided to stewards:

courteously and efficiently

maintaining confidentiality and discretion

promptly

using correct forms of greeting

via verbal and/or written communication, including:

describing actions

giving and receiving clear, accurate and simple messages

listening to and interpreting information and instructions

written reports may include simple documents and notes.