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Perform duties of greyhound grader

Perform duties of greyhound grader

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP409
State Code
OAA51
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Original Release Date
05/07/2018
Nominal Hours
35
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use grading policies and procedures to grade greyhounds for eligibility to compete in races. The unit applies to individuals who are required to apply the grading policy to the classification of racing greyhounds for a racing governing body as part of their job role.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret race performance
  • 1.1 Analyse performance of greyhounds in line with grading policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Examine and interpret race result reports and communicate findings to appropriate personnel in a manner that complies with workplace practices
2. Rank race performance
  • 2.1 Apply race class structure to compare performances
  • 2.2 Consider experience and/or age of runner and incidents within the race when evaluating performance.
  • 2.3 Consider box draw, distance of race and track type
  • 2.4 Relate weather conditions to race performance
3. Compile and maintain grading records
  • 3.1 Rank race fields using approved grading system of racing controlling body or authority
  • 3.2 Prepare and maintain currency of records of performance according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain computer-based and hard copy records according to organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Ensure integrity and ethical principles are applied to grading protocols and procedures and other duties
  • 3.5 Maintain confidentiality of decisions according to organisational protocols
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6924 RGRROP409A Perform duties of greyhound grader Unit of competency
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