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 comply with the rules of racing and related protocols. Workplaces include greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables as well as greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.
Size and scope of the racing industry covers:
direct and indirect contribution racing makes to the economy
key industry personnel and their roles and functions, including:
club secretaries
drivers
industry administrators
jockeys
kennelhands
race day staff
stablehands and strappers
stewards
trackwork riders or drivers
trainers
sources of income for the racing industry
structure of the racing industry, which consists of:
national and state or territory administrations
racing industry associations
national and state or territory racing industry government administration bodies
code controlling bodies
principal clubs
race clubs
three codes of racing: greyhound, harness and thoroughbred
totalisator agency boards.
Impacts of corruption may include:
loss of integrity
loss of public confidence
loss of sources of income for the racing industry.
Dimensions of ethical behaviour may include:
administrative structures
codes of conduct
corporate strategies
systems, policies and procedures.
Legislation that impacts on racing will include:
Australian and local rules of racing
legislation from local, state and federal levels of government covering:
animal welfare
anti-discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment
environment
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
OHS
taxation law
workers' compensation.
Rules of racing cover:
animal welfare
constitutional
human and animal drug testing
interpretation
licensing
local rules
offences
penalties
race meetings
registration
stable and kennel activities
stewards
syndicates
trackwork
veterinary
wagering.
Industry records may include:
models, actual items or equipment and/or other relevant material required when reporting incidents to supervisor or stewards.
Evidence may include:
audiovisual materials
copies of betting sheets and fluctuations
equipment and gear
expert testimony
inquiry transcripts
medications and treatments
phone records
recordings
swab materials
stewards' reports
workplace documentation.
Incidents or non-compliant activities may include:
any transgressions to agreed industry processes and areas covered by the rules of racing.
Communication skills necessary to respond in a concise, relevant and logical manner will include:
addressing appeal panel members politely
clarifying what the interview is about
presenting information in logical order
refraining from swearing, arguing or fighting
remaining patient
refraining from interrupting
speaking clearly
using language that is not patronising but at suitable level
using body language and voice in an assertive but not aggressive manner
using non-discriminatory language
using effective listening and speaking skills
verifying what has been said or done and why it has been said or done.
Important aspects of personal presentation may include:
industry dress codes
personal grooming requirements
personal presentation in the public eye
similar to standards at race meetings, for example members' area requirements.

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 the specific industry sector and 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 complying with the rules of racing and related protocols
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of compliance to the rules of racing and related protocols
working with others to undertake and complete compliance 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 must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. 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 comply with the rules of racing and related protocols
relevant racing industry work sites, such as administration buildings, licensed stables or kennels, training and racetracks
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 conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.
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).