configuration of the tote room hardware
The functions of various pieces of tote room hardware, the settings and their usage cases.
digital
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.
Competences and skills
20 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
3 competenceshorse 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.
parimutuel betting
Betting systems where bets are placed together in a pool.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencesports competition information
The information regarding latest results, competitions and events in the sporting industry.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencesanalyse tote reports
Read reports related to horse racing betting and interpret the information.
calculate tote price
Calculate the current dividend pay-out on the event of an outcome happening.
operate tote board
Operate a tote board, either manually or using software such as Autotote.
digital
set up tote board
Install and the tote board used to display information relevant to tote betting at an event.
digital
Sector-specific
1 competencefollow 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.
Cross-sector
3 competencesmaintain 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.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
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.
digital
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencegames rules
Set of principles and rules that govern a game.
Cross-sector
1 competencemathematics
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.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceremove cheating players
Detect and expel suspected cheating players
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply knowledge of human behaviour
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
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.
digital
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.
provide customer follow-up services
Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.
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.