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 assisting with race meeting track management

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of race meeting track management assistance

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

Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplace-relevant contexts and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations.

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:

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to assist with race meeting track management operations

relevant racing industry work sites, such as racecourses and race meetings

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 conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.

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

allocating duties to staff based on a range of operational requirements, staff experience, level of responsibility and complexity of job task

assessing race club and industry requirements associated with race meeting track management, including safety, security, licensing, and staff and animal welfare

communicating with stewards, racing officials, personnel and others using assertive communication techniques to gather, interpret and relay information related to race meeting track management

completing duties in accordance with safe operating procedures and nominated time frame

complying with OHS and environmental legislation

complying with organisational policies and procedures

evaluating risks associated with track equipment and activities

making effective decisions to resolve routine problems

operating a range of equipment and technology

recognising faulty equipment, machinery and infrastructure

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

teamwork skills to ensure completion of job tasks

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports.

Required knowledge

hazards and potential hazards in the workplace and risk control procedures

OHS and environmental legislative requirements

organisational policies and procedures

principles of effective communication

protocols and procedures for communicating with stewards, racing officials and other relevant people

race meeting track management operations and staff roles

racing industry animal welfare requirements

racing industry safety requirements, including safe operating procedures

reasonable understanding of applicable federal, state or territory legislation and regulations, and national standards and codes of practice relevant to full range of processes relating to own work role and responsibilities

relevant rules of racing

types of equipment and procedures for their operation and maintenance.

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 effectively assist with race meeting track management. Workplaces include greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.

Staffing requirements may include:

barrier attendants

clerks of the course

erection and pull down of marquees

grading machine operators

landscaping and grounds

track attendants

tractor drivers

water truck drivers.

Track preparation requirements may include:

condition and rating

irrigation pipes removal

machinery removal

mobile starting barriers

rail location

semaphore board and timing equipment

signage

starting boxes

steward and camera towers.

Casual and new staff induction may include:

conducting safety training covering:

emergency evacuation procedures drill

first aid equipment and treatment

safe operating procedures

personal protective equipment requirements

track or race incidents and emergency procedures

explaining work conditions and job requirements

providing information related to:

accident and incident reporting procedures

anti-discrimination responsibilities

environmental work practices

OHS legislation and responsibilities

race club code of conduct and dress code.

Areas are made safe by:

identifying hazards

controlling and minimising risks

eliminating hazardous substances and materials

ensuring safe use and operation of equipment and machinery

following accident and injury procedures

following safe operating procedures

using correct manual handling techniques, including:

carrying

lifting

shifting.

Repairs and maintenance requirements for track and surrounds may include:

electrical boards

fire safety equipment

irrigation pipes and sprinklers

lighting

mirror box

mobile starting barriers

photo finish equipment

public address system

rails

starting boxes

spectator seating

track maintenance equipment or machinery

tractors and harrows.