Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification reflects the role of persons who are responsible for organising their own work within known routines. Work responsibilities cover the maintenance and repair of racing tracks, gardens and other facilities as well as the use of tools and machinery.
Employees will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the impact of track and environmental conditions on racing animal welfare.
Employees may be required to handle greyhounds or horses in emergency situations and assist in marshalling prior to racing (depending on the individual's training plan).
A range of well-developed skills involving judgement and problem solving with some theoretical knowledge is required.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
RGR20408 Certificate II in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
Pathways from the qualification
RGR40708 Certificate IV in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Job roles
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Pathways Information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Qualification pathways
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules |
Completion of twenty (20) units made up of five (5) core and fifteen (15) elective units. RULES FOR ELECTIVE UNITS
For a Certificate III in Racing Services (Track Maintenance) at least twelve (12) of the units selected to make up this qualification must be aligned clearly to Certificate III outcomes. Electives may be selected from any of the listed groups A, C, D and E. Refer to Volume IV for the group listings. The electives can be chosen from any AQF level however they should complement Certificate III qualification requirements. Ideally electives should be chosen as part of the individual training plan for a learner so that they provide skills and knowledge development that is relevant to their employment or future promotion. In some cases an individual training plan may include a mixture of units for those who work in more than one specialist area. CORE UNITS HLTFA301B Apply first aid RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols RGRCMN002A Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices OR RGRCMN401A Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices RGRCMN202A Achieve requirements for industry induction GROUP D - TRACK MAINTENANCE HLTGM202B Use hand and power tools HLTGM305B Maintain pool environments RGRADM302A Service use of track and race club facilities RGRPSG201A Handle greyhounds RGRPSH201A Handle horses RGRTRK301A Assist with race meeting track management RGRTRK302A Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing RGRTRK303A Provide emergency animal assistance RTC3310A Operate specialised machinery and equipment RTC3401A Control weeds RTC3404A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders RTC3705A Transport, handle and store chemicals RTC3805A Coordinate work site activities RTE2503B Observe and report on weather RTE3307A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair RTE3410A Work effectively in an emergency disease response RTE3506A Monitor weather conditions RTE3601A Install irrigation systems RTE3605A Troubleshoot irrigation systems RTE3611A Operate pressurised irrigation systems RTE3704A Prepare and apply chemicals RTF2504A Determine basic properties of soil/growing media RTF3011A Implement a plant establishment program RTF3023A Monitor turf health RTF3027A Renovate sports turf RTF3207A Implement a landscape maintenance program RTF3503A Sample soils and analyse results THTGTM01B Carry out general maintenance THTGTM02B Carry out grounds maintenance |