Required skills

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

communicating with stewards racing officials licensed and registered personnel and others using assertive communication techniques to gather interpret and relay information related to the conduct and operation of racing

interpreting and relating personal conduct to rules of racing

monitoring and evaluating own ideals and performance

organising thoughts and information in a systematic manner

reading and interpreting workplace documentation including rules of racing

selecting and organising evidence relevant to racing incidents verbal and written in a logical and succinct manner

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports

Required knowledge

appeals and inquiries processes and procedures

ethical and unethical conduct in racing

own roles and responsibilities in relation to other industry personnel

personal grooming and presentation requirements

protocols and procedures for communicating with stewards racing officials and tribunal members

range of documentation and records used in appeals and inquiries

rules of racing

regulations and legislation related to nondiscriminatory language and behaviour

relevant codes administrative structure at federal state and local levels

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 complying with the rules of racing and related protocols

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe effective and efficient application of compliance to the rules of racing and related protocols

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

Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplacerelevant 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 candidates ability to comply with the rules of racing and related protocols

relevant racing industry work sites such as administration buildings licensed stables or kennels training and racetracks

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 andor oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates 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 eg literacy and numeracy demands and the needs of particular target groups eg 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

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to comply with the rules of racing and related protocols. Workplaces include greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables as well as greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.

Size and scope of the racing industry covers:

Impacts of corruption may include:

Dimensions of ethical behaviour may include:

Legislation that impacts on racing will include:

Rules of racing cover:

Industry records may include:

Evidence may include:

Incidents or non-compliant activities may include:

Communication skills necessary to respond in a concise, relevant and logical manner will include:

Important aspects of personal presentation may include: