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Perform duties of harness race starter

Perform duties of harness race starter

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP406
State Code
OAB48
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently conduct race starts, including preparing for race starts, working closely with other race meeting staff, reporting to stewards and race club personnel, and completing post-race activities.The unit applies to individuals who act as starters for race meetings as part of their job function in the harness racing industry. 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 starts
  • 1.1 Confirm race fields, distances and start types according to requirements
  • 1.2 Note past problems with particular horses during race starts
  • 1.3 Confirm operation of mobile and other start equipment prior to commencement of race meeting
  • 1.4 Organise contingency plan in case of malfunction in start equipment
  • 1.5 Interpret and comply with rules of racing relating to starting a race
  • 1.6 Identify hazards and assess and control risks associated with the start of a race to minimise risk of injury according to safe operating procedures
  • 1.7 Relay race meeting protocols and instructions to mobile driver and other staff
2. Start harness race using mobile barrier or standing start conditions
  • 2.1 Verify starters and note colours and approved gear
  • 2.2 Send horses to warm up
  • 2.3 Confirm race start time with stewards
  • 2.4 Call horses to score-up under clerk of course supervision
  • 2.5 Request drivers to assume start positions within time and safety constraints
  • 2.6 Manage incidents to minimise the risk of injury to staff and horses, and report to stewards and/or veterinarian
  • 2.7 Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards
  • 2.8 Confirm permission to start race with stewards
  • 2.9 Initiate race start and operate gates once horse position is stable or when mobile barrier is at appropriate place on track
3. Complete post-race activities
  • 3.1 Provide score-up and start reports to stewards
  • 3.2 Update notes on problems with starters for personal records
  • 3.3 Check barrier or start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down
  • 3.4 Report repairs or maintenance requirements to race club
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6970 RGRROP406A Perform duties of harness race starter Unit of competency