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 the specific industry sector and 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 participating in protests, inquiries and appeals

documentation related to information and evidence gathered for a number of protest, inquiry and appeal situations

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for safe, effective and efficient participation in protests, inquiries and appeals

working with others to undertake and complete tasks related to managing participation in protests, inquiries and appeals that meet required outcomes.

Evidence should be collected over a period of time and be focused on business activities of an establishment that trains harness or thoroughbred horses. Assessment in a simulated situation must be related to racing industry conditions and context.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency may be assessed in an actual workplace or simulated environment that provides access to the required resources. 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:

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to effectively participate in protests, inquiries and appeals

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

simulation exercises.

Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.

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

applying relevant industry rules and regulations pertaining to rights, responsibilities and dress codes

communicating with stewards, racing officials, co-workers and others using assertive communication techniques to gather, interpret and relay information related to protests, inquiries and appeals

completing procedures within nominated time frames

gathering evidence relevant to racing or other incidents covered by rules of racing

identifying rights, responsibilities and procedures of protests, inquiries and appeals

identifying protest, inquiry and appeal participants

interpreting and relating personal conduct to rules of racing

lodging an appeal

reading and interpreting workplace documentation, including rules of racing

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

understanding nature of the protest or inquiry

verifying nature of the charge and plea options

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports.

Required knowledge

protest, inquiry and appeal processes and procedures

communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry

personal grooming and presentation requirements

protocols and procedures for communicating with stewards and tribunal members

range of documentation and records used in protests, inquiries and appeals

relevant 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 participate in protests, inquiries and appeals. Workplaces include administration buildings, harness and thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Nature of protest or inquiry may include:

careless riding or driving

drug use

race meeting or non-race meeting

running and handling

viewing race footage

weight infringement.

Rules of racing may include:

Australian and local rules of racing

animal welfare

constitutional

interpretation

licensing

offences

penalties

registration

race meetings

stewards

syndication.

Participants may include:

apprentice jockeys

apprentice stablehands

drivers

employers or authorised trainers

jockey mentors

riders' advisory panel members

senior jockeys

stewards

strappers or stablehands

trackwork riders

trainer of horse ridden or driven in race

other persons nominated by stewards.

Rights, responsibilities and procedures may include:

appeal against stewards' decision

gathering evidence, for example videos

legal parameters within the rules of racing

right to natural justice or procedural fairness during the conduct of inquiries, protests and appeals

responsibilities of employer or trainer

stewards' rights and obligations under the rules of racing when conducting a protest, inquiry or appeal

time frames:

adjournment

dealing with protests immediately due to race meeting commitments

first level and second level appeals

outcome of protest may lead to inquiry at later date.

Clear and accurate information may include:

clarifying what interview is about

presenting clear and accurate information in a logical order

relating evidence with reference to relevant rules and regulations

speaking clearly

using non-discriminatory language

using effective listening and speaking skills

verifying what has been said or done and why it has been said or done.

Advice prior to lodging an appeal may include:

avenue of appeal at first level or second level

application for stay of proceedings

harness code has no first level appeals committee

independent appeals process

legal advice

level of fine or suspension duration

lodgement of notice of appeal and fees

racing appeals tribunal

subject matter of appeals and associated rules of racing

time frame of appeal related to statutory requirement.

Dressed suitably may include:

industry dress codes

personal grooming requirements

personal presentation in the public eye

similar to standards at race meetings, for example member's area.

Addressing tribunal members and others appropriately may include:

addressing tribunal members politely

refraining from swearing, arguing or fighting

refraining from interrupting

remaining patient

using assertive but not aggressive body language and voice

using language that is not patronising but at a suitable level.