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Manage steward services

Manage steward services

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRSTD501
State Code
OAB26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and supervise compliance in race meeting and non-race meeting contexts, and the application of, and ability to, practice and supervise ethical and integrity compliance, and manage investigations and inquiries, within associated rules of racing and legislation.The unit applies to individuals who perform the role of chairman of stewards to maintain and uphold fair racing, and supervise and enforce the industry's probity and integrity standards as empowered by the relevant racing code's national and local rules of racing. Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are appointed under the rules of racing by the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA). Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for requirements.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Supervise integrity and compliance in racing
  • 1.1 Promote compliance with rules of racing and legislation through implementation of relevant policies, protocols and procedures
  • 1.2 Promote integrity and model ethical behaviour
  • 1.3 Supervise and coordinate race meeting operations
  • 1.4 Supervise and monitor activities of licensed or registered persons
2. Supervise welfare of animals and staff
  • 2.1 Promote animal welfare legislation and relevant rules of racing for racing industry code
  • 2.2 Promote policies and procedures relating to licensed persons' welfare and safety
  • 2.3 Promote policies and procedures relating to staff welfare and safety
3. Manage investigations and inquiries
  • 3.1 Review investigation and inquiry processes for compliance and relevance
  • 3.2 Review inquiry conclusions and penalties awarded for consistency, relevance and compliance with administrative law
  • 3.3 Research appeal decisions and report to people concerned
4. Contribute to the update of rules of racing and related procedures
  • 4.1 Review policies, protocols and procedures for relevance, currency and compliance with legislation and practices
  • 4.2 Prepare proposals for amendments and new rules, policies or procedures
  • 4.3 Establish and maintain links with colleagues in same and other racing codes for sharing of information
  • 4.4 Advise staff members and educate about policy and procedural changes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6891 RGRSTD501A Manage steward services Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT7 RGR50218 Diploma of Racing Integrity Management Qualification