Perform duties of clerk of course at harness or thoroughbred race meetings and trials

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 3:24 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
RGRROP303

State Code
OAA87

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

Field of Education

050105 - Animal Husbandry

Original Release Date

08/02/2019

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the race meeting or trial duties of a clerk of the course, involving the process of preparing for the race meeting, assisting in the start of races and trials, monitoring horses throughout all stages of the race or trial, and assisting in emergency and post-race procedures.The unit applies to racing industry personnel and others authorised to perform clerk of course duties at harness or thoroughbred race meetings and trials, in work environments of racing stables, paddocks, yards, racecourses and public areas.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for race meeting or trial

1.1 Condition and feed horses to ensure their fitness to complete the duties of a clerk of the course mount
1.2 Ensure horses are presented clean, well-groomed, sound and in good health
1.3 Clean and ensure horse gear is fitted correctly and is in good repair
1.4 Ensure personal presentation and dress is appropriate to the status of the race meeting or trial and compliant with racing protocols and procedures
1.5 Plan race meeting or trial, ensuring that all activities comply with racing safety protocols and procedures, including the use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment

2. Assist in the start of races or trials

2.1 Verify race fields with starter and/or stewards
2.2 Confirm identification of starters according to procedures
2.3 Escort horses to start
2.4 Assist starter and drivers or riders prior to start
2.5 Employ effective strategies to assist strappers, drivers, riders, starter, barrier staff, farrier or veterinarian

3. Monitor horses throughout all stages of the race or trial

3.1 Assess opportunities for horses to escape and/or cause injury, and apply strategies to minimise risks during racing or trial activities
3.2 Monitor and direct racing participants to comply with racing safety protocols and procedures to avoid incidents and injury during racing activities
3.3 Follow racing safe operating procedures in handling, escorting and catching horses to minimise the risk of injury to horses and racing participants
3.4 Restrain loose and/or injured horses

4. Assist in post-race procedures

4.1 Meet and escort winning driver or rider to entrance of mounting yard or birdcage enclosure
4.2 Supervise safe return of horses to stables in line with workplace practices
4.3 Record and report outcomes of any race or trial incidents to starter and/or stewards in a manner that complies with workplace practices

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S6952	RGRROP303A	Perform duties of clerk of course at harness or thoroughbred race meetings and trials	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AD771	RGRSS00040	Harness or Thoroughbred Clerk of Course Skill Set	Skill set