Assessment Requirements for RGRTRK401 Supervise preparation of track and facilities for race meetings

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Assessment Requirements for RGRTRK401 Supervise preparation of track and facilities for race meetings

Modification History

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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 the individual has supervised the preparation of track and facilities for at least two race meetings in the relevant racing code, including for each:

planned for race meetings, including:

verified track requirements

planned and scheduled works for race meeting

organised resources

prepared track surface for race meetings

prepared track facilities and ancillary infrastructure according to race club and/or controlling body or racing authority standards and procedures

supervised race day preparations for track and facilities

supervised post-race meeting clean-up and pull-down, including:

checked track condition post-race

reported, planned and organised repairs and maintenance requirements

rendered the track safe for regular access.

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:

track surface types and conditioning and maintenance needs for relevant track surface, including:

grass/turf

sand/gravel/dirt

synthetic/artificial (mix of sand particles, polymers and oils)

track conditions and rating scales relevant to applicable racing code

machinery and equipment relevant to track surface and procedures for their operation and maintenance

materials and consumables relevant to track surface, including:

fertilisers, poisons used on grass/turf tracks

canola oil or other wetting agents

equipment for incidents and emergencies, including:

sight reduction screens

towing vehicle

workplace policies and procedures relevant to racing code, for:

work health and safety

environment and waste management

handling chemicals

track maintenance

racetrack and facility management schedules, operations and staff roles:

staff supervision, including rights and responsibilities of employees, supervisors, employers and contractors

relevant rules of racing and racing industry animal welfare requirements relating to track conditions

communication and reporting procedures and protocols, including with stewards.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

racing industry work sites, including racetrack and related facilities for relevant code

resources, equipment and materials:

materials and equipment relevant to racing code to assess an individual’s ability to prepare track and facilities for race meetings

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