Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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 perform steward's non-race day duties. Workplaces include greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables, racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.

Stewards oversee the conduct of all racing-related activities within the responsibilities and powers described under the rules of racing. The conditions under which this unit is delivered and assessed must take into consideration these powers and responsibilities. These powers and responsibilities are further described in the rules of racing for the relevant racing code. It is strongly recommended that training facilitators and learners refer to these powers and responsibilities as part of the range of conditions for all units covered in the steward specialist area of the Training Package.
Trackwork and training operations monitoring may include:
currency of kennelhand or stablehand, driver or rider registrations and trainer licenses
greyhound or horse welfare
personal protective equipment
security and industry compliance
staff welfare
suitability and safety of gear and saddlery
track conditions.
Staff welfare may include:
effective supervision is provided at all times
hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures are in place
required safety equipment is maintained, including:
personal protective
first aid equipment
stable evacuation procedure is clearly established and signed
staff accommodation is clean, well maintained and affords privacy for male and female staff, such as apprentice jockeys
staff are adequately trained in tasks carried out, including induction training.
Animal welfare may include:
animals are exercised in a manner deemed proper and appropriate to the fitness of the greyhound or horse
animals are maintained appropriately for the conditions, such as:
housed
rugged
animals do not display obvious signs of ill health or distress
boxes, kennels, runs and yards are clean and free of hazards
clean and dust free bedding is evident
feed and water containers are clean and free of sharp edges
safe and industry-recognised gear and saddlery are used on animals.
Site security and safety may be evaluated by:
ensuring availability of avenues for staff to address harassment, bullying and discrimination
checking available site security and safety measures, including:
visual deterrents, such as surveillance and signage are in place
designated first aid officer is on staff
employees are trained to deal with emergency and unexpected events
fire equipment is current and not obstructed
first aid kit is well maintained
emergency phone numbers are clearly displayed
evacuation procedures are clearly displayed, known and practised by staff
reviewing available security measures for staff working on their own or those working in hours of darkness
reviewing kennel or stable inspection checklists.
Swab irregularities investigation may include:
analysing options available to stewards and discussing follow-up action as required
determining the penalty or punishment in regard to the rules of racing
identifying relevant parties and communicating information appropriately
interpreting documented results
preparing reports in required format, and checking and filing documentation.
Prohibited substances may include:
substances listed in Australian and local rules of racing for the relevant racing code, which may include:
stimulants
sedatives, hormones and substances capable at any time of acting on one or more of the following mammalian body systems:
alimentary digestive system
cardiovascular system
central and peripheral nervous system
endocrine system
respiratory system
musculoskeletal system
urogenital system.
Industry participants may include:
agents and others
licensed and registered persons
officials
owners.
Obligations of licensed and registered persons, owners, agents and others may include:
Australian and local rules of racing related to:
conduct and behaviour, including:
race day procedures
staff and animal welfare
use of prohibited substances
nominations and acceptances
registration of greyhounds or horses
syndications
state and federal legislation and regulations related to:
animal welfare
anti-discrimination
equal employment opportunities
industrial awards
OHS
sexual harassment.
Assistance following critical incidents may include:
advising persons involved or immediate witnesses of ways to access counselling
identifying emergencies or accidents, and responding in accordance with race club procedures
working within safe operating procedures.
Assistance sought for personal recovery or debrief after critical incident may include:
accessing organisation counselling and debriefing avenues.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 performing the non-race day duties of a stipendiary steward
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of stipendiary steward non-race day duties
working with others to undertake and complete the required procedures that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of racing kennels or stables, trackwork and training 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:
commercial kennel and stable establishments, racecourse trackwork and training activities, and related facilities
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to perform the non-race day duties of a stipendiary steward
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.
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, at least one of whom should be approved by the State Principal Racing Authority.
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).