Unit of competency Outline

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Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures

Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP317
State Code
OAB24
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely attend greyhound or horse race meetings or events held at racecourses. It includes knowledge of greyhound and/or horse behaviour, regulatory standards, rules of racing and racing event industry practices and protocols. The unit applies to individuals who carry out a range of work activities at racing events requiring compliance with safe operating procedures, racing protocols and identification of animal behaviour in a variety of racing event situations. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research greyhound or horse behaviour
  • 1.1 Identify and describe factors affecting greyhound or horse behaviour
  • 1.2 Identify signs of distress, excitement or nervousness in greyhounds or horses
  • 1.3 Define and identify safety zones and areas of risk around greyhounds or horses
  • 1.4 Demonstrate safe methods of approaching or moving around greyhounds or horses
2. Observe racing protocols
  • 2.1 Comply with dress standards and behaviour protocols in mounting yard, marshalling area and presentation area
  • 2.2 Comply with directions of stewards and racing officials
3. Comply with racing safe operating procedures
  • 3.1 Assess risks related to activity, and follow work health and safety obligations
  • 3.2 Follow racing safe work procedures relevant to operations near greyhounds or horses
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6875 RGRROP317A Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT6 RGR30418 Certificate III in Racing Services Qualification
BER5 RGR30419 Certificate III in Racing Services Qualification