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 assess the skills required to perform the duties of parade official at greyhound race meetings. Workplaces include greyhound kennels and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.
Identification of greyhounds may include:
coat colour and markings
ear brand
race rug colour and number
racing registration certificate.
Fit and safety of muzzles may include:
complying with greyhound-approved gear
distance from end of nose and space around nose that allows for comfort of greyhound while preventing greyhound from biting.
Rules of racing will include:
Australian and local rules of racing.
OHS and racing safety protocols and procedures 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 racing and rules of the race venue
considering variables that influence behaviour of greyhounds, such as:
fences and equipment
lure, wind and noise
other persons or animals
vehicles
contributing to development of risk control measures
following safe work practices
identifying and reporting unsafe work practices
identifying emergency situations
understanding individual greyhound behaviour
using approved gear or equipment
wearing approved personal protective equipment.
Parading procedures may include:
allocating race rugs and handler jackets according to box draw number
verifying greyhound identification against registration papers and race book details
maintaining greyhound race order and visual contact of race field while escorting greyhounds and handlers during parade, public viewing and walk to race start
stopping field if a greyhound needs to empty out or for any other problems
handing field over to race starter.
Safe area for handlers will be:
area allocated on racetrack for handlers, usually behind racetrack fence to avoid potential distraction or impact by racing greyhounds.

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 performing parade official duties at greyhound race meetings
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient performance of parade official greyhound race meeting duties
working with others to undertake and complete greyhound race meeting 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 race meeting environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace 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:
a variety of greyhounds and handlers
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to perform the duties of a parade official at greyhound race meetings
safe handling areas, such as racetracks with racing authority approved kennels and associated facilities
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.
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).