Modification History
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RGR08v1.1 |
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RGR08 |
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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 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 HLTFA301B Apply first aid GROUP D - TRACK MAINTENANCE 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 AHCBIO301A Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals AHCIRG302A Install irrigation systems AHCIRG305A Operate pressurised irrigation systems AHCIRG306A Troubleshoot irrigation systems AHCMOM301A Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment AHCPGD301A Implement a plant establishment program AHCPGD304A Implement a landscape maintenance program AHCPMG301A Control weeds AHCPMG302A Control plant pests, diseases and disorders AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results AHCTRF304A Monitor turf health AHCTRF305A Renovate sports turf AHCWRK201A Observe and report on weather AHCWRK302A Monitor weather conditions AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities HLTGM202B Use hand and power tools HLTGM305B Maintain pool environments THTGTM01B Carry out general maintenance THTGTM02B Carry out grounds maintenance |