Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
Certificate III in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
RGR30508
S649
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/01/2013 | Current | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of twenty (20) units made up of five (5) core and fifteen (15) elective units.- a minimum of ten (10) units from Group D
- a minimum of two (2) units from Groups A, C, D or E
- a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from the RGR08 Racing Training Package or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the racing industry.
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.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
Note: RGRCMN201A OR RGRCMN401A to be chosen, NOT both.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6865 | RGRCMN202A | Achieve requirements for industry induction | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C9253 | HLTFA301B | Apply first aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S6861 | RGRCMN001A | Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S6864 | RGRCMN201A | Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S6862 | RGRCMN002A | Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S6866 | RGRCMN401A | Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group D - Track Maintenance
A minimum of ten (10) units must be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Qualification pathways
Traineeships and Apprenticeships