Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
Certificate IV in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
RGR40708
J775
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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 independently employed persons who are responsible for organising their own work, leading others and planning for and carrying out tasks of complex and non-routine functions. Work responsibilities cover the maintenance and repair of racing tracks, gardens and other facilities as well as the use of tools and machinery. Responsibilities may also cover the planning of work rosters, supervision of race meeting staff and management of contract capital works or improvements.
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).
The candidate is required to solve unpredictable problems by the analysis and evaluation of information and demonstrate broad knowledge in a variety of contexts.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of twenty five (25) units made up of two (2) core units and twenty three (23) elective units.- a minimum of five (5) units from Group A
- a minimum of twelve (12) units from Group D
- a minimum of two (2) units from Groups A, C, D or E
- a maximum of four (4) 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 IV in Racing Services (Track Maintenance) at least fifteen (15) of the units selected to make up this qualification must be aligned clearly to Certificate IV 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 IV 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
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6861 | RGRCMN001A | Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S6866 | RGRCMN401A | Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Units - Racing Common
A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6054 | PUACOM001C | Communicate in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6187 | SISXEMR402A | Coordinate emergency responses | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8269 | PSPREG401C | Exercise regulatory powers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6693 | AHCBIO202A | Follow site quarantine procedures | 24 | Unit of competency |
| D5562 | PUACOM012B | Liaise with media at a local level | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WD147 | HLTFA403C | Manage first aid in the workplace | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S6863 | RGRCMN003A | Manage personal health and fitness | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S6868 | RGRCMN403A | Participate in racing industry appeals | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C6722 | SRSCOP001B | Prepare for public speaking | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S6898 | RGRTRK402A | Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D6186 | SISXEMR201A | Respond to emergency situations | 15 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Units - Track Maintenance
A minimum of twelve (12) 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