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 racing industry workplaces to complete workplace induction. Workplaces include administration buildings, kennels, stables, training and racetracks. It is necessary for this unit to be completed on-the-job, during work experience or as a work-based project.
Location of emergency exits and application of evacuation procedures may cover:
administration buildings
racecourses and training tracks
race club premises
stables and kennels.
Personal responsibilities, rights and roles may include:
adhering to Australian and local rules of racing
adhering to regulations and legislation related to:
animal welfare
anti-discrimination and harassment
employment
equal employment opportunity
OHS
superannuation awards
taxation law
union coverage and workplace agreements
workers' compensation
knowledge of support services, including independent bodies such as anti-discrimination authorities
maintaining confidentiality related to:
individual racehorses or greyhounds
security arrangements at place of work
timely completion of work activities
understanding benefits of team work
understanding job tasks
understanding personal ethical standards and basic integrity
work ethic required to work in the industry.
Conditions of employment will include:
Acts and regulations covering employment, including:
Workers' Compensation
Industrial Relations
agreed salary and provisions for payment, deductions and increases
allowances
code of conduct
enterprise or workplace agreements or industrial awards covering employment
health and fitness requirements, including vaccinations
hours of work, including flexible, core and overtime
leave entitlements
meal breaks
shift work
superannuation entitlements
standards for personal behaviour, dress and grooming.
Dress and behaviour standards may include:
attire that suits the work activity
avoidance of drug and alcohol usage
complying with the rules of racing
controlling tone of voice and body language
demonstrating flexibility and willingness to work with others
using language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
using personal protective equipment.
Following workplace protocols will include:
compliance with relevant regulations and legislation, including occupational health and safety of self, other workers and animals, and anti-discrimination
compliance with workplace operational rules and codes of conduct
knowledge of access and equity principles and practices
knowledge of and compliance with relevant rules of racing
understanding of acceptable workplace behaviour.
Communication channel collection or dissemination protocols may include:
face to face
group interaction
listening and understanding
oral reporting
participating in work meetings
questioning to obtain information
reading independently
speaking clearly and directly
visual or written
writing to audience needs.
Reporting and documentation processes may include:
organisation structure for locating, recording and reporting information
routine oral reporting requirements and processes
routine workplace meetings
written documentation requirements, including:
personnel information
reports
rostering availability
timesheets
workplace checklists and logs.
Legislation or by-laws that affect conduct of business and job responsibilities may include:
approved codes of practice and standards
council regulations regarding housing, exercise and welfare of animals
environmental standards and regulations
national and state codes of practice, and state, territory and federal legislation and local government regulations covering animal welfare
state-specific and federal legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety Acts and regulations, and relevant state or territory authorities for example, WorkCover and WorkSafe.
Areas relevant to personal role in the maintenance of a safe workplace, free from discrimination or harassment may include:
compliance with the organisation's anti-harassment policy
counselling services
defamation
lodging a complaint, internal and external to the organisation
maintaining complete confidentiality
not engaging in any act of victimisation
offering support to anyone who is being harassed and advising them where to seek help
training for offenders
vicarious liability.
OHS guidelines may include:
controlling and minimising risks
correct manual handling, including:
carrying
lifting
shifting
eliminating hazardous substances and materials
familiarity with industry-applicable safe operating procedures
identifying and reporting hazards
knowledge of accident and injury procedures and reporting requirements
safe use and operation of equipment, including:
fire safety equipment
first aid equipment
personal protective clothing and equipment
safety equipment
safety procedures for the protection of others.
Workplace environmental processes may include:
prevention and minimisation of waste
recycling
resource and energy efficiency
waste disposal procedures.
Potential hazards in the workplace may include:
biological
chemicals and hazardous substances
greyhounds or horses
machinery and equipment
other people, including:
contractors
employees
visitors
physical environment
unsafe work practices.

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 policies, procedures and practices 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 required to complete industry induction
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of industry induction requirements
working with others to undertake and complete industry induction 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 an actual 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:
copies of relevant Acts and legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Relations Act, Anti-Discrimination Act, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (or relevant state animal welfare legislation), federal and state awards, and relevant enterprise sexual harassment policy and guidelines
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to complete workplace induction
supervised access to relevant racing sector work sites
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 either on-the-job, during work experience or as a work-based project.
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, for example:
RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices.
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).