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race track operator

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Race track operators run the day-to-day functions of the tote operation at a horse race track, such as tote system data entry and verification, prepare the reports for the racetrack office, assist the forwarding of company equipment and spare parts. They maintain, operate and troubleshoot tote boards and auxiliary odds boards. They operate the communication tools used at the racetrack. They install, tear down and maintain equipment.

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Competences
20
Groups
4
Essential
12
Optional
8

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

Occupation specific

3 competences
configuration of the tote room hardware

The functions of various pieces of tote room hardware, the settings and their usage cases.

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horse racing regulation

Regulations related to the maintenace of the health and welfare of the racehorse and rider. This means that the trainers and jockeys meet certain requirements and that horse races run properly and fairly.

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parimutuel betting

Betting systems where bets are placed together in a pool.

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Sector-specific

0 competences

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Cross-sector

1 competence
sports competition information

The information regarding latest results, competitions and events in the sporting industry.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

4 competences
analyse tote reports

Read reports related to horse racing betting and interpret the information.

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calculate tote price

Calculate the current dividend pay-out on the event of an outcome happening.

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operate tote board

Operate a tote board, either manually or using software such as Autotote.

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set up tote board

Install and the tote board used to display information relevant to tote betting at an event.

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Sector-specific

1 competence
follow ethical code of conduct of gambling

Follow the rules and ethical code used in gambling, betting and lottery. Keep the entertainment of players in mind.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
maintain customer service

Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.

Scope note
Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
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maintain equipment

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

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process data

Enter information into a data storage and data retrieval system via processes such as scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer in order to process large amounts of data.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

1 competence
games rules

Set of principles and rules that govern a game.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
mathematics

Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

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Optional skills and competences 6 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

1 competence
remove cheating players

Detect and expel suspected cheating players

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Cross-sector

5 competences
apply knowledge of human behaviour

Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.

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apply statistical analysis techniques

Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.

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coach employees

Maintain and improve employees' performance by coaching individuals or groups how to optimise specific methods, skills or abilities, using adapted coaching styles and methods. Tutor newly recruited employees and assist them in the learning of new business systems.

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provide customer follow-up services

Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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