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 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:
breeder associations
national and state racing regulatory authority role
owner and trainer associations
race club structure and functions
rules of racing:
who and what is controlled by them
what rules impact on owners
how racing fairness is ensured.
Rights and responsibilities may include:
authority of owners to hear or give evidence or protest decisions
authority of stewards and officials to direct or instruct racing participants, including owners
authority of stewards to call witnesses, hear evidence and make decisions on penalties to be incurred
obligation of all racing participants, including officials, to comply with rules of racing, animal welfare and OHS
obligations of owners to comply with relevant rules of racing and officials' instructions
obligations of trainers to ensure security of their training establishment and to present animals drug free for racing
responsibility of stewards and officials to follow natural justice processes.
Options for racing may include:
joining a syndicate to race one or more animals
leasing animal to race (to be returned to owner after racing career)
purchasing animal ready to run
purchasing pup or yearling
purchasing share in an animal.
Arrangements for training may include:
confirming:
how and when training services may be concluded
training fees, payment dates and method
what is covered by training fee
who will pay additional services, such as veterinarian or transportation
establishing protocols for charging additional fees for items, such as entry fees, and additional tack and equipment
type of training facilities offered, such as spelling and access to paddocks or runs.
Options for resolving disputes may include:
discussing issues with:
consumer affairs
owners' association
stewards or racing officials
trainers' association
engaging a dispute resolution specialist
negotiating with trainer.
Plans for racing animals may include:
estimated length of preparation time before trial and racing
type and class of races animal is to be prepared for
options if animal does not show adequate form within agreed time frame.
Options for animals may include:
does the animal have a use as a:
companion animal or pet
in another market
if animal is to be given away or retired:
can welfare of animal be assured if it is given away as a companion animal or pet
will sufficient water, feed, shelter and care be provided if animal is retired from racing
will animal have a reasonable quality of life if it is retired from racing after illness or injury or would it be kinder to have animal put down
is animal suitable for breeding.
Decisions on the future of racing animals may include:
average cost of keeping a retired animal
can costs of treatment (and costs to animal's quality of life) be justified if prognosis for illness or injury means it is unlikely that animal will race again
has animal suffered illnesses or injuries that will restrict its racing potential
is it cruel to continue racing animal
is animal likely to perform better if it:
is castrated or spayed
races in opposite direction
races in different climate
races in lower or higher level of competition
races under a different trainer.

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 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 candidate's 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 and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's 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:
RGRPSG407A Select greyhounds for racing
RGRPSH505A Select horses for racing
RGRROP317A Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures.
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).