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 effectively assist with race meeting operations. Workplaces include greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.
Stewards' room preparation may include:
lighting and power
race books
recording equipment
television monitors
video re-play equipment.
Other methods of communication may include:
internet
mobile phones (restricted access)
public address system
race callers address system
semaphore
television monitors
two-way radios.
Race documentation and reports may include:
approved gear lists
barrier trial reports
current racing code notices of greyhound or horse trainer, driver or jockey offences
form guides
gear changes
greyhound or horse identification summaries
greyhound performance cards
medical for drivers or riders
race books
registration papers
scratching lists
starter reports
swab reports
trainer, driver or jockey disciplinary records
veterinary reports.
Equipment check may include:
barriers or starting boxes
back up generators
bar taps and associated equipment
camera and photo finish equipment
electrical equipment, including timing devices
internet connections and computers
kitchen equipment for dining areas
public address system
power
recording devices
semaphore
telephones
television monitors
tractors and other vehicles, including animal ambulances
totalisator.
Information and support provided may include:
information via:
notice boards
public address
race day office
semaphore
strategically placed signage
television monitors
support to:
race club committee
race club manager
race day operations staff
stewards.
Racing protocols and procedures may include:
adherence to Australian and local rules of racing
confidentiality
following chain of command, such as stewards or licensed personnel
restricted areas for use of mobile phones
security and restricted access areas.
Special guests may include:
career advisors and schools groups
function guests
media and journalists
race sponsors
racing administrators.

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 assisting with race meeting operations
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of race meeting operations assistance
working with others to undertake and complete assistance 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 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:
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to assist with race meeting operations
relevant racing industry work sites, such as administration buildings, race clubs 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).