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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Past problems with particular greyhounds may include:
greyhound:
attempts to fight with other dogs
charges forward
is reluctant to move into boxes
pulls sideways.
Operation of start boxes and other equipment may include:
boxes are clean
back doors are working properly
lids are set properly
lids open properly
nine, ten and blank magnets are available
red and green lights are working
spare muzzles are available
trip start is working.
Rules of racing in relation to race starts may include:
box draw and withdrawal after box draw
failing to pursue the lure
fighting
greyhounds suffering injury or condition
judge's decision
lure driver, lure starting point and lure distance to leading greyhound
no race, false start, postponement or abandonment of event
unsatisfactory performance.
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
following accident and injury procedures
identifying and reporting unsafe work practices
identifying race start hazards, including:
broken start equipment
gear breakage
injury to staff, attendant or greyhound
loose greyhound
identifying emergency situations
understanding individual greyhound behaviour
wearing approved personal protective equipment.
Incidents may include:
delayed race start
greyhound turning in box
injured greyhound
loose greyhound
faulty equipment or box operation.
Reports are provided to stewards:
courteously and efficiently
maintaining confidentiality and discretion
promptly
using correct forms of greeting
via verbal and/or written communication, including:
describing actions
giving and receiving clear, accurate and simple messages
listening to and interpreting information and instructions
written reports may include simple documents and notes.

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 starting greyhound races
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of race starting operations
working with others to undertake and complete the required 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. 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
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to start greyhound races
safe handling and approved race starting 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, for example:
RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols.
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).