Required skills

applying safe handling and work practices when dealing with greyhounds or horses

communicating with trainer racing officials racing kennel or stable staff and others using assertive communication techniques to gather and relay information related to greyhound or horse racing activities

complying with animal welfare regulations legislation and rules of racing guidelines

complying with safe operating procedures

following instructions of trainer and officials when appropriate for example in parade enclosure

negotiating resolution of conflict or disagreements with others relating to racing greyhounds or horses in compliance with racing codes of conduct and rules of racing

reading and interpreting racing documentation including relevant rules of racing

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

upholding agreement with trainer other owners and syndicate managers if relevant regarding payment of accounts for training services

written communication skills to complete racing documentation

Required knowledge

basic industry terminology related to racing handling and caring for greyhounds or horses

common reasons for greyhounds and horses having to stop racing

communication procedures within the kennel or stable and wider racing industry

content of training contract or agreement

effective working relationships including teamwork

obligations of owners to animals trainers and racing officials

options for greyhounds and horses that have finished their racing career

racing industry animal welfare requirements

racing industry safety requirements including safe operating procedures

relevant rules of racing

structure protocols and procedures related to racing greyhounds or horses

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 apply to racing greyhounds or horses

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for safe participation in racing as an owner

working with others when participating in racing as an owner that meets required outcomes

Evidence should be collected over a period of time and be focused on business activities and obligations related to racing participation as an owner Theoretical components can be assessed in a simulated situation but must be related to racing industry conditions and contexts

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

The following resources must be available

a variety of greyhounds or racing horses that are currently in training

commercial racing training establishments safe racetrack areas race meetings and related facilities

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidates ability to race animals as an owner

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

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 for example

RGRPSGA Select greyhounds for racing

RGRPSG407A Select greyhounds for racing

RGRPSHA Select horses for racing

RGRPSH505A Select horses for racing

RGRROPA Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures

RGRROP317A Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures.

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 as an owner. Workplaces include administration buildings, greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Structure of the racing industry may include:

Rights and responsibilities may include:

Options for racing may include:

Arrangements for training may include:

Options for resolving disputes may include:

Plans for racing animals may include:

Options for animals may include:

Decisions on the future of racing animals may include: