Unit of competency
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 for racehorse handicappers to interpret race performance, rank race performance and compile and update handicapping records.
The unit applies to racing industry personnel who are required to apply the handicapping policy to the classification of racehorses for a racing governing body as part of their job role in the harness or thoroughbred codes of racing.
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. Interpret race performances |
1.1 Analyse performance of horses relevant to race event 1.2 Examine and interpret speed maps |
2. Rank race performances |
2.1 Use race class structure to compare performances 2.2 Relate track ratings and weather conditions to race performance 2.3 Consider experience and/or age of runner and incidents within the race in relation to race requirements 2.4 Consider barrier draw and distance of race |
3. Compile and maintain handicapping records |
3.1 Rank race fields using organisational handicapping system 3.2 Prepare and maintain currency of records of performance 3.3 Maintain computer-based and/or hard copy records according to organisational procedures 3.4 Employ appropriate communication skills when dealing with racing participants 3.5 Ensure integrity and ethical principles are applied to handicapping protocols and procedures and other duties 3.6 Maintain confidentiality of decisions and records according to organisational 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 |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
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Oral communication |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
RGRROP410 Perform duties of racehorse handicapper |
RGRROP410A Perform duties of racehorse handicapper |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0