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Perform duties of lure driver at race meetings and trials

Perform duties of lure driver at race meetings and trials

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP307
State Code
OAA58
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a lure during greyhound race meetings and trials.The unit applies to race club staff or others who are authorised to operate the greyhound lure during race meetings and trials in work environments of racing kennels, racecourses and public areas.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
  • 1.1 Verify race fields and distance prior to commencement of race meeting
  • 1.2 Identify and apply rules of racing, protocols and procedures relating to operation of lure
  • 1.3 Perform pre-start check of lure equipment and power source
  • 1.4 Check lure for safe and accurate operation prior to commencement of race meeting
  • 1.5 Identify hazards in operation of lure and apply techniques to minimise the risk of injury
2. Operate lure
  • 2.1 Operate lure according to stewards' directions
  • 2.2 Operate lure during stir-up according to the rules of racing and safe operating procedures
  • 2.3 Operate lure and control speed during races and trials according to the rules of racing, animal welfare requirements and safe operating procedures
  • 2.4 Perform emergency stop of lure due to incident or potential contact of lure with people or greyhounds
  • 2.5 Stop lure at the end of a race within a safe and appropriate distance of catching pen
3. Shut down lure operations
  • 3.1 Check lure equipment and power source for damage or maintenance requirements after last race or trial
  • 3.2 Notify race club of maintenance or service requirements for lure and power supply
  • 3.3 Shut off power supply, and pack and store lure equipment according to race club procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6920 RGRROP307A Perform duties of lure driver at race meetings and trials Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD772 RGRSS00035 Greyhound Lure Driver Skill set