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Perform duties of clerk of scales for horses at thoroughbred race meetings
Perform duties of clerk of scales for horses at thoroughbred race meetings
Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP305A
RGRROP305A
State Code
S6986
S6986
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/02/2014
Original Release Date
24/09/2008
Nominal Hours
10
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to perform the duties of clerk of scales for horses at thoroughbred race meetings. It requires knowledge of horse behaviour and the ability to apply safe handling techniques and safe operating procedures related to weighing horses and using weighing scales.This unit of competency operates in work environments of racing stables, racecourses and public areas.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your State Principal Racing Authority for current license or registration requirements.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
Weigh horse prior to each race.
- 1. Scales are checked to verify accuracy and correct operation.
- 2. Weight of horse at previous weigh out is checked.
- 3. Safe operating procedures are followed during weighing of horses to avoid injury and ensure accuracy of weighing.
- 4. Safe and effective horse handling strategies are employed to assist the loading and weighing of nervous or reluctant horses.
- 5. Horse is weighed and weight recorded.
- 6. Stewards are advised of the results of horse weigh out.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.
The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to perform the duties of clerk of scales for horses. Workplaces include thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks and administration buildings.
Reasons weight of horse may be important include:
betting fluctuations
conditioning
health
performance.
Safe operating procedures may include:
considering variables that influence behaviour of horses, such as:
fences and equipment
other persons or animals
vehicles
wind and noise
using an anti-rearing bit or bridle headpiece with bit and double clip lead
using personal protective equipment
using well-maintained and safe gear.
Safe and effective horse handling strategies may include:
applying appropriate restraining techniques
assessing behaviour prior to handling
identifying good behaviour traits and bad behaviour traits and vices
relating horse behaviour to level of education and experience of the horse.
Stewards are advised :
courteously and efficiently
maintaining confidentiality and discretion
promptly
using correct forms of greeting
via verbal and/or written communication, including:
describing actions
giving and receiving clear, accurate and simple messages
listening to and interpreting information and instructions
written reports may include simple documents and notes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.
The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to perform the duties of clerk of scales for horses. Workplaces include thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks and administration buildings.
Reasons weight of horse may be important include:
betting fluctuations
conditioning
health
performance.
Safe operating procedures may include:
considering variables that influence behaviour of horses, such as:
fences and equipment
other persons or animals
vehicles
wind and noise
using an anti-rearing bit or bridle headpiece with bit and double clip lead
using personal protective equipment
using well-maintained and safe gear.
Safe and effective horse handling strategies may include:
applying appropriate restraining techniques
assessing behaviour prior to handling
identifying good behaviour traits and bad behaviour traits and vices
relating horse behaviour to level of education and experience of the horse.
Stewards are advised :
courteously and efficiently
maintaining confidentiality and discretion
promptly
using correct forms of greeting
via verbal and/or written communication, including:
describing actions
giving and receiving clear, accurate and simple messages
listening to and interpreting information and instructions
written reports may include simple documents and notes.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when performing duties of clerk of scales for horses
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of clerk of scales horse operations
working with others to undertake and complete the required procedures that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplace-relevant contexts and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.
Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.
The following resources must be available:
a variety of thoroughbred horses
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to undertake duties of clerk of scales for horses
race day approved horse weighing facilities
work instructions and related documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.
The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when performing duties of clerk of scales for horses
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of clerk of scales horse operations
working with others to undertake and complete the required procedures that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplace-relevant contexts and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.
Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.
The following resources must be available:
a variety of thoroughbred horses
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to undertake duties of clerk of scales for horses
race day approved horse weighing facilities
work instructions and related documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.
The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).
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