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 workplace-relevant 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 candidate's 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 and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's 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 (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. 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).

Required skills

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

communicating with stewards, officials, co-workers 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 range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

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:

right to natural justice or procedural fairness during the conduct of inquiries, hearings or protests, including the appeals process.

Rules of racing and specified time frame may include:

appeal panel time frame for delivery of decision

application for stay of proceedings time frame

one level system for harness and greyhound racing

two tier system for thoroughbred racing

time allowed for notice of appeal to be lodged

lodgement of fee.

Evidence may include:

copy of betting sheets and fluctuations

inquiry transcripts

stewards' reports

swab materials

videos.

Protocols to be researched will include:

legal parameters within the rules of racing

stewards' rights and obligations under these rules of racing when conducting an investigation, hearing an inquiry and determining a resolution of an incident.

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

addressing tribunal members politely

adhering to industry dress codes

personal grooming requirements

refraining from swearing, arguing or fighting

remaining patient

refraining from interrupting

using effective listening and speaking skills.