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 racing industry appeals. Workplaces include greyhound kennels, harness and thoroughbred stables as well as greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.
Rights of individual may include:
right to natural justice or procedural fairness during the conduct of inquiries, hearings or protests, including the appeals process.
Rules of racing and specified time frame may include:
appeal panel time frame for delivery of decision
application for stay of proceedings time frame
one level system for harness and greyhound racing
two tier system for thoroughbred racing
time allowed for notice of appeal to be lodged
lodgement of fee.
Evidence may include:
copy of betting sheets and fluctuations
inquiry transcripts
stewards' reports
swab materials
videos.
Protocols to be researched will include:
legal parameters within the rules of racing
stewards' rights and obligations under these rules of racing when conducting an investigation, hearing an inquiry and determining a resolution of an incident.
Dressing suitably and addressing tribunal members and others appropriately will involve:
addressing tribunal members politely
adhering to industry dress codes
personal grooming requirements
refraining from swearing, arguing or fighting
remaining patient
refraining from interrupting
using effective listening and speaking skills.

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 are to apply when participating in appeals
documentation related to information and evidence gathered for a number of appeal situations
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient participation in appeals
working with others to undertake and complete appeal participation 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 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 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).