Required skills

applying assertive communication techniques including appropriate body language to seek and relay relevant information accurately and succinctly

applying strategies for deflecting critical remarks or questions

gathering accurate and relevant evidence to racing incidents that may be of interest to media representatives

imparting succinct and accurate verbal information related to subject matter at hand

interpreting and relating personal conduct to rules of racing

organising thoughts and information in a systematic manner

personal speaking and presentation skills

preparing press releases

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

using internet email and word processing

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports

Required knowledge

different forms of media

journalists obligations and code of practice requirements

personal grooming and presentation requirements

protocols and procedures for communicating with racing officials

racing authority regulations and relevant communication protocols

range of documentation and records used in the racing industry workplace

relevant rules of racing

workplace protocols for dealing with the media

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 participating in media interviews

demonstration of ability to prepare for and participate in media interviews

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe effective and efficient participation in media interviews

preparation of relevant and succinct press releases

working with others to undertake and complete procedures for dealing with the media 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 preparing for and participating in media interviews and developing press releases including

examples of enterprise press release formats

sample media releases

relevant racing or simulated environments where media interviews are requested and conducted

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 participate in media interviews for racing. Workplaces include greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables as well as greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.

Obligations of racing personnel to the racing authority may include:

Journalists' obligations and code of conduct may include:

Provision of relevant information to the media while complying with racing protocols may include:

Scope of information preparation for planned interviews may include:

Ways information is presented in relevant and succinct format for media source may include:

Appropriate personal presentation and public speaking skills will include:

Non-verbal communication skills include:

Press releases are prepared and reviewed: