Perform duties of thoroughbred race starter

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RGRROP407A, 'Perform duties of thoroughbred race starter'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Prepare for race starts.

1. Race fields and distances are confirmed.

2. Past problems with particular horses during loading of barriers are noted.

3. Operation of barriers and other start 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. Hazards associated with the loading of barriers and race start are defined and strategies employed that minimise the risk of injury and comply with OHS and racing safe operating procedures .

7. Race meeting duties and instructions are allocated and relayed to staff.

Supervise pre-start activities.

8. Starters are verifiedand identified ,and approved gear and colours are noted.

9. Horses are sent to start under supervision of clerk of course.

10. Race start time is confirmed with stewards.

11. Order of loading barriers is determined and relayed to staff.

12. Barrier loading is performed within time and safety constraints using approved methods and personal protective equipment and with consideration to public perception of non-verbal signals and handling techniques.

13. Incidents are managed to minimise risk of injury to staff and horses and reported to stewards and veterinarian.

14. Non-starters are declared after conferring with stewards.

Start race and complete post-race activities.

15. Possible delay in race time is reported to stewards.

16. Race start permission is sought from stewards.

17. Race start is initiated as soon as starters are loaded and ready.

18. Feedback on staff performance is provided in a timely and positive manner.

19. Barrier loading and race start reports are presented to stewards.

20. Barrier or start equipment is checked for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down.

21. Repairs or maintenance requirements are reported to race club.