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 operating a greyhound racing training business

documentation related to a number and variety of racing greyhounds that are presently in training and housed in registered training facilities

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of a greyhound racing training business

working with others to implement and complete procedures that meet required outcomes.

Evidence should be collected over a period of time and be focused on business activities of an establishment that trains racing greyhounds. Theoretical components can be assessed in a simulated situation but must be related to racing industry conditions and context.

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 greyhounds currently in training

commercial racing training establishments, and training and racetracks

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to operate a greyhound racing training business

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

inspection of completed work

simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.

Where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols

RGRCMN401A Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices

RGRPSG406A Promote and maintain business arrangements with greyhound owners.

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).

Required skills

adhering to responsibilities under relevant legislation and workplace practices

checking invoices and completing payments

communicating with racing officials, kennel staff, greyhound health specialists and others using assertive communication techniques to gather and relay information related to operating a greyhound racing training business

complying with animal welfare policies in the care and management of greyhounds

ensuring license and registration applications are completed, submitted and maintained

ensuring security of medications and kennel complies with racing regulatory authority requirements

incorporating safe work practices into all instructions and procedures

maintaining required insurances

maintaining staff employment and related payroll records

maintaining taxation records

preparing and distributing invoices

preparing and maintaining kennel and medication records

providing assistance to others in the workplace

reading and interpreting workplace documentation, including relevant rules of racing

relating to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

resolving conflict

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports.

Required knowledge

animal welfare obligations

business registration and related obligations, including taxation and insurance

council requirements for the operation of a racing kennel

employment conditions and recruitment options

license and registration requirements for staff and greyhounds

OHS obligations and racing industry safe operating procedures

rules of racing.

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 operate a greyhound racing training business. Workplaces include kennels and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Obligations and responsibilities of licensed trainers may include:

complying with Australian rules of racing and local rules of racing of the state or territory regulatory racing body

complying with national and state codes of practice; federal, state and territory legislation; and local government regulations covering animal welfare

complying with OHS legislation and regulations and environmental work practices

confirming arrangements for collection of prize money and distribution to owners

confirming arrangements for payment of race entry fees and track fees

confirming owner representative

ensuring all staff are registered or licensed

ensuring kennel adheres to council regulations and by-laws, for example:

buildings

disposal of waste

instructing staff in safe work practices

maintaining kennel security

providing information to racing regulatory officers.

Options for training business structure may include:

whether trainer need to register for goods and services tax (GST) and acquire an Australian business number (ABN) for distributing prize money

location of training kennels, such as:

country

metropolitan

provincial

operating as a sole trader, partnership or company

staffing requirements.

Racing registrations and licenses may include:

owner-trainer

public trainer.

Racing documents will include:

greyhounds' official racing documents

kennel medication control information and declarations

kennel records for individual greyhounds

race nominations and acceptances

race programs

race results

race scratching notification

registration identification cards for trainers and attendants

steward inquiry information and notices.

Kennel records may include:

medication records

major injuries

notes on feed requirements

race and trial performances

racing official notifications and related correspondence

records of nominations lodged

therapeutic treatments

training schedules

vaccinations

veterinary treatments.

Obligations resulting from contractual arrangements will include:

license obligations to comply with rules of racing

Sale of Goods Act

requirements to complete or provide agreed services.

Expenses involved in training greyhounds may include:

advertising

building maintenance

council rates

feed, including supplements

gear and equipment purchase, maintenance and repair

kennel rent or mortgage expenses

insurance

license and registration maintenance

medication

office operation expenses

race entry fees

specialist services, including:

complementary therapists

veterinarians

taxation obligations

track fees

transport and travel costs

utilities, including:

power

telephone

water

vehicle purchase and running costs

wages and associated on-costs, including:

superannuation

workers' compensation.

Arrangements between trainer, staff, clients and contractors may include:

client:

decisions on when to race greyhound

decisions on when to retire greyhound or remove from kennels

decisions on who pays for greyhound expenses (flat rate all inclusive or other arrangement)

payment of accounts by monthly invoice or other arrangement

services to be provided

contractor:

confirming who has authority to order services and equipment on behalf of trainer

confirming whether accounts will be settled monthly or cash on delivery

negotiating plans of treatment or service to be provided for special situations

negotiating whether individual client or trainer will be billed for services provided

staff:

conditions of employment, including hours and days of work

wages

work duties and safe operating procedures.

Racing and financial requirements may include:

ensuring accounts are paid on time to ensure operation of kennel is safe and maintains welfare of greyhounds and staff

meeting taxation obligations, including:

GST

income taxation

proving to the satisfaction of the racing regulatory authority that a trainer has the financial resources to operate a racing kennel.