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Perform duties of track supervisor during trackwork operations

Perform duties of track supervisor during trackwork operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP316
State Code
OAA62
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the activities of licensed and registered personnel and race club visitors, and to monitor track usage for the training of racing animals following the rules of racing and race club safe operating procedures.The unit applies to race club employees who supervise trackwork operations in workplace environments of racing administration, stables, kennels, racecourses and public areas in the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred racing codes.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. Open track for use
  • 1.1 Inspect track for safety compliance, including identifying hazards and risks
  • 1.2 Install track barriers, signs and/or cones on 'no-go' areas
  • 1.3 Display track access notices and lights according to procedures
  • 1.4 Prepare paperwork for registering track use
  • 1.5 Confirm medical supervision according to nominated track regulations
2. Monitor track use
  • 2.1 Enforce compliance of drivers, riders or attendants with safe operating procedures and use of personal protective equipment
  • 2.2 Inspect gear for compliance with rules of racing, and report irregularities to stewards
  • 2.3 Enforce animal care and welfare procedures and notify stewards of incidents, accidents or near misses
  • 2.4 Control traffic according to race club procedures
  • 2.5 Identify dangerous greyhounds or horses, and direct drivers, riders or attendants to remove them from track
  • 2.6 Employ strategies to reduce the risk of potential problems escalating into major hazards
3. Close track
  • 3.1 Announce track closure and control access by others
  • 3.2 Verify that all greyhounds or horses are off course
  • 3.3 Identify damage or wear and tear to the track and surrounds, and report to appropriate persons
  • 3.4 Return control of track to grounds staff
  • 3.5 Complete and file reports on track use according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6874 RGRROP316A Perform duties of track supervisor during trackwork operations Unit of competency