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 track management. Workplaces include greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racecourses, training tracks, administration buildings and public areas.
Staffing requirements may include:
barrier attendants
clerks of the course
erection and pull down of marquees
grading machine operators
landscaping and grounds
track attendants
tractor drivers
water truck drivers.
Track preparation requirements may include:
condition and rating
irrigation pipes removal
machinery removal
mobile starting barriers
rail location
semaphore board and timing equipment
signage
starting boxes
steward and camera towers.
Casual and new staff induction may include:
conducting safety training covering:
emergency evacuation procedures drill
first aid equipment and treatment
safe operating procedures
personal protective equipment requirements
track or race incidents and emergency procedures
explaining work conditions and job requirements
providing information related to:
accident and incident reporting procedures
anti-discrimination responsibilities
environmental work practices
OHS legislation and responsibilities
race club code of conduct and dress code.
Areas are made safe by:
identifying hazards
controlling and minimising risks
eliminating hazardous substances and materials
ensuring safe use and operation of equipment and machinery
following accident and injury procedures
following safe operating procedures
using correct manual handling techniques, including:
carrying
lifting
shifting.
Repairs and maintenance requirements for track and surrounds may include:
electrical boards
fire safety equipment
irrigation pipes and sprinklers
lighting
mirror box
mobile starting barriers
photo finish equipment
public address system
rails
starting boxes
spectator seating
track maintenance equipment or machinery
tractors and harrows.

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 track management
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of race meeting track management 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 track management operations
relevant racing industry work sites, such as racecourses and race meetings
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).