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 promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners. Workplaces include harness and thoroughbred racing stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.
Market research techniques may include:
identifying racing participation demographics
investigating amount of money invested in racing
researching other trainer services and charges
reviewing membership numbers
reviewing participation and money invested in other sports
surveys.
Training services may include:
breaking in
conditioning horses for racing fitness
educating horses for race starts
educating horses to settle and try during trials or races
educating horses to work and race against other horses
preparing horses for specialist races, including:
feature races
interstate
jumping (thoroughbred)
overseas
trotting (harness).
Relevant sources may include:
local and racing-specific media sources
local race club
racehorse owner groups
owners, past and present
studmaster of sire of winning horse
owner of dam of winning horse
bloodstock agents or bloodstock sales groups
own website or newsletter.
Needs of racehorse owners may include to:
be able to participate as owner at race meetings
be able to visit horses at trainer's property
be advised if trainer wishes to spell horse
be advised of horse illness or injury
be advised of trial and race dates
be advised on selecting horses for racing
be given a realistic opinion of horse's potential for future success
be kept informed of horse's progress during training and racing
be recognised and shown respect by trainer's staff
be recognised as a valuable client by trainer
be the owner of a winning horse
discuss options for driver or rider in trials or races
discuss racing program plans with trainer.
Services to be provided may include:
education of horse for racing
feed and board for horse
management of sick or injured horse
rehabilitation after injury
re-schooling of horse for racing
spelling or agistment
training of horse for nominated racing program
transport to and from trackwork, trials and race meetings.
Contract for training of horse may cover:
clarifying how specialist or consultant fees will be paid, for example veterinary services
clarifying obligations of owner and trainer in relation to animal welfare legislation
date when fees are due
fee for services provided
method of payment
obligations of owner
obligations of trainer
provision for dissolving business arrangements
rights of owner to make decisions on horse activities
rights of trainer to make decisions on horse welfare and activities
rights of trainer to recover debts from owner
services to be provided.
Training progress reports may include:
comments from drivers or riders in trackwork, trials and races
days worked and type of work performed and any highlights or incidents
expected trial and race plans for coming month
health and injury status, including updates on progress in recovery and expected prognosis for return to racing
races attended and results
trials attended and results.
Decisions on future plans for horses may include:
should horse be:
aimed at lower or higher level races
assessed by specialist before further plans are made
kept with current trainer
moved to different location
moved to different trainer
sold
spelled
should owner be encouraged to stop racing this horse
should training program be altered.
Race meeting arrangements for owners may include:
advising owners of race date, location, race number and time
clarifying number of owners that can participate at race meetings if part of a syndicate or partnership
clarifying use of mobile phones or other communication devices in or near birdcage or mounting yard
clarifying what rights owners have to participate in appeals, protests or inquiries relating to their horse
clarifying where owners can stand during pre-race and post-race procedures in birdcage or mounting yard
ensuring owners are able to participate in prize-giving ceremonies for their horses
organising tickets or passes for owners
outlining procedures at race meetings so owners are aware of where they can and cannot go.
Problems with owners may include:
accounts not paid
confusion over what services are included in base training fees
confusion over who makes decisions on horse's training, racing and future plans
fees charged appear to be high per person for members of syndicate
no account provided
not being acknowledged in role as owner
not being kept informed of horse health, injury and racing status
not clarifying fees prior to commencing training
prize money not credited
unspecified additional charges appearing on accounts.

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 processes that are to apply when promoting and maintaining business arrangements with owners
preparation and application of criteria for the safe, effective and efficient maintenance of business arrangements with racehorse owners
documentation related to a number and variety of racing horses that are presently in training for owners and housed in registered training facilities
working with others to promote and maintain arrangements that meet required outcomes
consistent timely completion of promotion, maintenance and decision making processes that safely, effectively and efficiently 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. Theoretical components can be assessed in a simulated situation but must be related to racing industry conditions and contexts.
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.
This unit includes practical aspects as well as the research and interpretation of data. Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.
The following resources must be available:
a variety of harness or thoroughbred horses that are currently in training
commercial racing training establishments, and training and racetracks
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to market and promote participation in racing as an owner, including:
racing documentation related to owning and racing horses
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
inspection of completed work
simulation exercises.
Where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Market the small business
BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances
BSBSMB407A Manage a small team
RGRPSH421A Operate horse racing training business
RGRPSH505A Select horses for racing.
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).