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Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing

Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRTRK403
State Code
OAA68
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
080319 - Hospitality Management
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and renovate specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing, using specialised materials, machinery and equipment.The unit applies to individuals who plan and prepare budgets and liaise with staff and contractors in the maintenance of specialised non-turf track surfaces in racing environments.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. Compare specialised track materials
  • 1.1 Recognise features of track construction and design
  • 1.2 Evaluate track materials for subsoil compatibility, as well as climatic, drainage and durability management considerations
  • 1.3 Assess specialised track materials for environmental sustainability and economic viability
  • 1.4 Compare strategies for managing a range of common track problems, including animal welfare, for specialised track surfaces
2. Manage specialised track surfaces
  • 2.1 Select and prepare machinery and equipment for track maintenance operations according to manufacturer or supplier directions, workplace health and safety requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Evaluate track camber, fall and surface depth for relevant racing code
  • 2.3 Plan daily, weekly and race day meeting care requirements and carry out nominated specialised track surfaces, complying with manufacturer or supplier specifications and directions
  • 2.4 Measure track density and moisture content, and declare track rating
  • 2.5 Plan and carry out minor repairs to nominated specialised track surfaces according to manufacturer or supplier and supervisor's directions
3. Renovate specialised track surfaces
  • 3.1 Plan renovation and create and present budget to supervisor for approval
  • 3.2 Select, order and prepare materials and equipment for track renovation
  • 3.3 Engage contractor or instruct staff on maintenance procedures according to manufacturer specifications and directions, workplace health and safety requirements and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6895 RGRTRK302A Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD788 RGRSS00057 Non-Turf Race Track Curator Skill Set Skill set
BER5 RGR30419 Certificate III in Racing Services Qualification