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 protests, inquiries and appeals. Workplaces include administration buildings, harness and thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.
Nature of protest or inquiry may include:
careless riding or driving
drug use
race meeting or non-race meeting
running and handling
viewing race footage
weight infringement.
Rules of racing may include:
Australian and local rules of racing
animal welfare
constitutional
interpretation
licensing
offences
penalties
registration
race meetings
stewards
syndication.
Participants may include:
apprentice jockeys
apprentice stablehands
drivers
employers or authorised trainers
jockey mentors
riders' advisory panel members
senior jockeys
stewards
strappers or stablehands
trackwork riders
trainer of horse ridden or driven in race
other persons nominated by stewards.
Rights, responsibilities and procedures may include:
appeal against stewards' decision
gathering evidence, for example videos
legal parameters within the rules of racing
right to natural justice or procedural fairness during the conduct of inquiries, protests and appeals
responsibilities of employer or trainer
stewards' rights and obligations under the rules of racing when conducting a protest, inquiry or appeal
time frames:
adjournment
dealing with protests immediately due to race meeting commitments
first level and second level appeals
outcome of protest may lead to inquiry at later date.
Clear and accurate information may include:
clarifying what interview is about
presenting clear and accurate information in a logical order
relating evidence with reference to relevant rules and regulations
speaking clearly
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.
Advice prior to lodging an appeal may include:
avenue of appeal at first level or second level
application for stay of proceedings
harness code has no first level appeals committee
independent appeals process
legal advice
level of fine or suspension duration
lodgement of notice of appeal and fees
racing appeals tribunal
subject matter of appeals and associated rules of racing
time frame of appeal related to statutory requirement.
Dressed suitably may include:
industry dress codes
personal grooming requirements
personal presentation in the public eye
similar to standards at race meetings, for example member's area.
Addressing tribunal members and others appropriately may include:
addressing tribunal members politely
refraining from swearing, arguing or fighting
refraining from interrupting
remaining patient
using assertive but not aggressive body language and voice
using language that is not patronising but at a suitable level.

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 participating in protests, inquiries and appeals
documentation related to information and evidence gathered for a number of protest, inquiry and appeal situations
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for safe, effective and efficient participation in protests, inquiries and appeals
working with others to undertake and complete tasks related to managing participation in protests, inquiries and appeals that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time and be focused on business activities of an establishment that trains harness or thoroughbred horses. Assessment in a simulated situation must be related to racing industry conditions and context.
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.
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 effectively participate in protests, inquiries and appeals
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.
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).