Required skills

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

communicating with stewards officials coworkers and others using assertive communication techniques to gather interpret and relay information related to the appeal process

completing procedures within nominated time frames

consulting with experts

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

identifying rights responsibilities and procedures of appeals

interpreting and relating personal conduct to rules of racing

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

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports

Required knowledge

appeals processes and procedures

communication procedures within kennel or stable and wider racing industry

personal grooming and presentation requirements

protocols and procedures for communicating with stewards and appeal panel members

range of documentation and records used in appeals

relevant rules of racing

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 appeals

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

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

working with others to undertake and complete appeal participation 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 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 candidates ability to effectively participate in 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 andor oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates 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 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 racing industry appeals. Workplaces include greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables as well as greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.

Rights of individual may include:

Rules of racing and specified time frame may include:

Evidence may include:

Protocols to be researched will include:

Dressing suitably and addressing tribunal members and others appropriately will involve: