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Perform duties of photo finish operator at greyhound or horse race meetings

Perform duties of photo finish operator at greyhound or horse race meetings

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP314
State Code
OAB31
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for race day and operate specialised race result equipment, including cameras, computers and other technology to identify individual greyhounds or horses.The unit applies to individuals who are required to perform photo finish operations at greyhound or horse race meetings as part of their job role in workplace environments of racing administration, stables, 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 day
  • 1.1 Verify race fields and distances with race organiser
  • 1.2 Confirm box or barrier position, racing colours and greyhound or horse identification features
  • 1.3 Verify operation of equipment used to monitor race results prior to commencement of race meeting
  • 1.4 Prepare contingency plans for possible malfunction of race result equipment
  • 1.5 Comply with rules of racing for the declaration of places in a race
2. Operate race result equipment
  • 2.1 Operate race result equipment in a safe and efficient manner to comply with work health and safety and equipment operating procedures
  • 2.2 Ensure photo finish image recorder is set correctly
  • 2.3 View race results and enhance image when required
  • 2.4 Print image of race result and dispatch to race judge
3. Report outcomes of the race
  • 3.1 Identify greyhounds or horses placed at finish
  • 3.2 Record race results according to procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6872 RGRROP314A Perform duties of photo finish operator at greyhound or horse race meetings Unit of competency