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RGRROP315 - Perform duties of timekeeper at greyhound or horse race meetings (Release 1)

Summary

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Mapping:
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Supersedes and is equivalent to RGRROP315A - Perform duties of timekeeper at greyhound or horse race meetingsUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages 04/Jul/2018

Release Status:
Current
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1 1 (this release) 05/Jul/2018

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  05/Jul/2018 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for race day operation of timing devices, computers and other technology; liaise with stewards and other racing officials; and work to deadlines and report on race outcomes.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to perform timekeeping procedures at greyhound or horse race meetings as part of their job role in workplace environments of racing administration, stables, kennels, racecourses and public areas.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Racing performance (ROP)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for race meeting

1.1 Confirm race program and race start times with race organisers

1.2 Verify operation of timing devices

1.3 Establish contingency plans in case of timing equipment malfunction

1.4 Confirm a clear line of sight to start and finish lines of race

2. Measure race time

2.1 Ensure timekeeper is in position when field is under control of the starter

2.2 Trigger the timing device at race start and verified operation

2.3 Confirm timing device cut-off as first runner passes the winning post

3. Record race time

3.1 Measure race time accurately according to organisational and racing procedures

3.2 Verify race time according to verification procedures

3.3 Announce and record race time according to race procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Description 

Reading
  • Interpret racing documentation and information, and consolidate information to determine requirements

Writing
  • Record racing results, ensuring clarity of meaning, and accuracy and consistency of information

Numeracy
  • Perform simple calculations for determining race times

Oral communication
  • Effectively participate in verbal exchanges, including active listening and questioning and reading of non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information with race officials and announce results of races

Navigate the world of work
  • Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements

Get the work done
  • Use the main features and functions of digital tools to operate timekeeping technologies
  • Make routine decisions and implement standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes for more complex and non-routine situations

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

RGRROP315 Perform duties of timekeeper at greyhound or horse race meetings

RGRROP315A Perform duties of timekeeper at greyhound or horse race meetings

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Equivalent unit

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Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit. There must be evidence that, for at least three race meetings, the individual has:

  • confirmed the racing schedule and verified operation of timekeeping devices
  • set and monitored timekeeping devices during races
  • confirmed, verified and announced race times according to procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • formats of race programs and schedules
  • types of equipment and operational and maintenance procedures for timekeeping and race announcing equipment
  • relevant rules of racing and organisational policies and procedures relevant to timekeeping, including:
  • dealing with contingencies
  • ethical conduct
  • communication procedures, including:
  • reporting lines on race day
  • reporting irregularities and problems
  • identification features of greyhounds or horses, including race colours and barrier or box numbers.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • industry-supervised access to race meetings and timekeeping facilities relevant to the applicable racing code
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • time recording devices, materials and equipment relevant to assessing individual's ability to complete timekeeping procedures
  • specifications:
  • work instructions and related documentation.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0

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