Required skills

accurate computer skills including

data entry

spreadsheet

word processing

applying OHS and environmental work procedures

communicating with stewards racing officials licensed and registered personnel and others using assertive communication techniques to gather interpret and relay information relating to racehorse handicapping requirements

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

complying with organisational policies and procedures

consulting concisely and effectively with customers colleagues and team members

evaluating advantages or disadvantages of a variety of potential solutions to resolve problems

identifying by observation of live racing andor video examples of fair and legal race strategies and any rapid alteration of an animals position in race field

interpreting racing jargon including classes and distances of racehorse races

making effective decisions based on handicapping policies current performance and industry guidelines

operating a range of office equipment and technology

reading and interpreting race reports form guides and other records of race performance

reading and interpreting workplace documentation including rules of racing and handicapping policies

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

using race replay equipment including video DVD and other sources to assess individual horse performance during various stages of the race

visual acuity to identify colours and individual animals

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports

Required knowledge

communication procedures including reporting lines within the workplace and wider racing industry

ethical conduct standards of relevant racing principal authority

effect of track conditions and ratings course layout and rail placement on animal performance

factors that affect racehorse performance

race form class structure and track ratings

hazards and potential hazards in the workplace and risk control procedures

industry terminology related to racehorse handicapping and wider racing industry

OHS and environmental legislative requirements

organisational policies and procedures

principles of effective communication including dealing with conflict and grievance resolution

procedures for operation and maintenance of office equipment and technology

reporting requirements for irregularities and problems

rules of racing and handicapping regulations relevant to the racing code

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 handicapping racehorses for races

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe effective and accurate application of handicapping procedures

working with others to undertake and complete 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 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

industry supervised access to racing administration offices and racecourses relevant to the applicable racing code

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidates ability to complete race handicapping procedures

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

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

Factors taken into account when performance of horses is analysed may include:

Speed maps may be prepared by:

Race class structure to compare performance may take into account:

Incidents within the race may include:

Handicapping system considerations may include:

Appropriate communications skills when dealing with racing participants will include:

Integrity and ethical principles are required for:

Confidentiality of decisions is important due to: