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 supervise the handling of greyhounds. Workplaces include kennels and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.
Supervised handling of greyhounds may include:
explaining behaviour traits of individual greyhounds
explaining identification features of individual greyhounds
explaining rules of racing and local government rules related to the operation of racing kennels and handling of greyhounds in public places
demonstrating catching, leading and controlling techniques
outlining kennel routines and safe work practices
providing assistance to others in the identification or handling of greyhounds, such as:
kennel staff
swab supervisors or attendants
stewards
trainers
veterinarians or therapists.
Factors to consider when tasks are delegated may include:
adhering to responsibilities under OHS legislation and workplace practices
adhering to responsibilities under national and state codes of practice; federal, state and territory legislation; and local government regulations covering animal welfare
adhering to rules of training tracks and public venues
age of participant, as some race meeting tasks have minimum age requirements
approved gear for greyhounds
assessing competence of individual workers
considering variables that influence behaviour of greyhounds, such as:
fences and equipment
lure
other persons or animals
vehicles
wind or noise
experience attending race meetings
experience handling young or inexperienced greyhounds
identifying potential hazards and applying risk control measures
individual greyhound behaviour
knowledge of approved gear for greyhounds
relevant road safety rules.
Gear may include:
collars
leads
muzzles.
Practice and skill development opportunities may include:
allowing learner the opportunity to make mistakes during skill development where the consequences will be minimal
asking learner to explain the steps involved in a particular task prior to performing it
confirming understanding of task by questioning learner
graduating difficulty of tasks
mentoring
monitoring performance to provide immediate feedback
providing opportunities to perform skills in a controlled environment
providing positive feedback
staff initially working with more reliable greyhounds
training courses.

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 apply to supervising duties related to the handling of greyhounds
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient performance of overseeing duties
working with others to undertake and complete overseeing procedures that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time using a range of greyhounds of different ages, sexes and temperaments, and at different stages of preparation in racing kennel and track environments.
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:
a variety of greyhounds
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to perform overseeing duties
safe handling areas, such as commercial kennels, and 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).