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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Expected form may include:
betting ring and TAB prices
form guide
greyhound's or horse's age, number of race starts or trial starts, variety of tracks and track conditions and class or grading of race
driver or rider error and experience
other incidents in previous race starts, such as:
careless driving or riding
interference
lack of race fitness
missing the start.
Race performance interpretation may include:
hearing race call
reading form
watching race.
Observations of activities in betting ring and surrounds may assist with:
developing a good memory for faces
monitoring bookmaker or punter compliance with established protocols
noting familiar and unfamiliar faces.
Wagering disputes may be caused by:
false, misleading or fictitious entries in betting sheets
illegible entries on betting tickets
lack of identification of person making bet
lack of information regarding horse name or number on betting tickets
non-payment of bet.
Bookmakers' ledgers may be checked to:
ensure compliance with rules of racing
maintain integrity.
Rules of racing and legislative requirements may include:
rules of racing, including:
bet-backs
bookmakers
bookmakers' clerks
rules of betting
sports betting
telephone betting
legislative compliance, with:
federal and state Bookmakers (Taxation) Act
Gaming and Betting Act
Stamp Duties Act
other state-specific Acts relating to betting.
Evidence of suspected non-compliance may be found by:
comparing on-course bookmakers' ledgers to 'bag' tallies
comparing odds offered to expected form
comparing wagers accepted with legislative 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 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 monitoring wagering activity
demonstration to confirm ability to monitor betting fluctuations and analyse and interpret bookmakers' ledgers, totalisator and other systems
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of betting supervisor or steward 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 race meeting 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. 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:
a variety of race meetings and race administration offices
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to supervise, interpret and analyse wagering activity
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
case studies covering a range of wagering activity scenarios, accompanied by race documentation, such as form guides and stewards' reports.
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).