RGRROP407 — Perform duties of thoroughbred race starter
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52 assessable components: 3 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare for race starts
- 1.1Confirm race fields and distances with racing club officials or instructions
- 1.2Note past problems with particular horses during loading of barriers
- 1.3Confirm operation of barriers and other start equipment prior to commencement of race meeting
- 1.4Organise contingency plans in case of malfunction in start equipment
- 1.5Interpret and comply with rules of racing relating to starting a race
- 1.6Identify hazards and assess and control risks associated with the start of a race to minimise risk of injury according to safe operating procedures
- 1.7Relay and allocate race meeting duties and instructions to staff
2 Supervise pre-start activities
- 2.1Identify and verify starters and note approved gear and colours
- 2.2Send horses to start under supervision of clerk of course
- 2.3Confirm race start time with stewards
- 2.4Determine order of loading barriers, and relay to staff
- 2.5Carry out barrier loading within time and safety constraints using approved methods and personal protective equipment and with consideration to public perception of non-verbal signals and handling techniques
- 2.6Manage incidents to minimise risk of injury to staff and horses and report to stewards and veterinarian
- 2.7Declare non-starters after conferring with stewards
3 Start race and complete post-race activities
- 3.1Report possible delay in race time to stewards
- 3.2Seek race start permission from stewards
- 3.3Initiate race start as soon as starters are loaded and ready
- 3.4Provide feedback on staff performance in a timely and positive manner
- 3.5Present barrier loading and race start reports to stewards according to race club protocols
- 3.6Check barrier or start equipment for damage and/or maintenance requirements prior to shutting down
- 3.7Report repairs or maintenance requirements to race club in required reporting format
Performance evidence
- conducted pre-race preparations, including identifying risks associated with race meeting start
- followed process to start thoroughbred race
- completed post-race activities
- communicated with and reported to stewards, veterinarian and other racing personnel.
Knowledge evidence
- race meeting and race start requirements, including:
- relevant rules of racing for thoroughbred race starts
- race fields, distances and start types
- approved gear for thoroughbred racing and features of damaged or defective gear
- operation of start equipment and procedures for operation and maintenance
- race meeting communication procedures, including:
- protocols for communicating with stewards, race officials, riders and others
- allocating duties to other staff
- reporting requirements for irregularities and problems
- working with racehorses:
- range of behaviour traits and body language exhibited by horses relevant to thoroughbred race starts
- methods for identifying individual horses
- common features of injury, illness and distress in horses
- racing industry animal welfare requirements
- racing industry safety requirements, including:
- identification and assessment of hazards and risks
- personal protective equipment
- control measures to minimise injury to staff, riders and horses
- safe horse handling and controlling techniques
- organisational safe operating procedures
- work health and safety requirements relating to interacting with horses.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interpret racing documents relating to race distances, race fields, track conditions, horse identification and performance records
- Writing: Prepare reports accurately and legibly according to steward or racing club requirements
- Oral communication: Use clear language, accurate information and appropriate tone for audience when giving instructions or reporting information to others
- Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for complying with applicable rules of racing and safety and animal welfare requirements in carrying out role
- Interact with others: Follow communication protocols and practices for reporting and responding promptly to issues with racing officials and other personnel, including the use of discretion and confidentiality
- Get the work done: Make effective decisions and resolve problems within the bounds of the duties and responsibilities of a race meeting starter
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