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Drive mobile start vehicle

Drive mobile start vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP308
State Code
OAA98
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently drive a mobile start vehicle at harness race meetings under the direction of the race starter according to the rules of racing and related protocols.The unit applies to racing industry personnel and others authorised to drive the mobile start vehicle at harness race meetings and trials.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
  • 1.1 Confirm race types, times and distances with race organisers
  • 1.2 Perform pre-start vehicle checks according to equipment specifications
  • 1.3 Check barrier and starter equipment operation
  • 1.4 Confirm instructions from starter
2. Drive vehicle
  • 2.1 Operate vehicle when passengers are correctly seated
  • 2.2 Start and manoeuvre vehicle into position on track, and make safe according to safe operating procedures
  • 2.3 Drive vehicle, adjusting speed and distance from field according to starter instructions
  • 2.4 Take evasive action in case of track emergency or vehicle malfunction
  • 2.5 Drive vehicle out of the path of race field once the race has started
3. Perform post-race meeting activities
  • 3.1 Check vehicle for damage and maintenance requirements
  • 3.2 Complete vehicle logbook and report repairs and maintenance requirements to race club
  • 3.3 Store and secure vehicle according to race club procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6969 RGRROP308A Drive mobile start vehicle Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD778 RGRSS00039 Harness Mobile Start Driver Skill Set Skill set