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 inquiries and appeals. Workplaces include greyhound kennels and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.
Nature of inquiry may include:
any matter concerning greyhound racing, for example:
greyhound fails to pursue lure with due commitment
any matter or conduct that is or may be detrimental to best interests of greyhound racing
any matter that involves or may involve a breach of the rules of racing
conduct of any registered person in connection with a greyhound or any official.
Rules of racing will include:
animal welfare
Australian and local greyhound racing rules
constitutional
interpretation
licensing
offences
penalties
registration
race meetings
stewards
syndication.
Participants may include:
greyhound attendants
kennelhands
officials
stewards
trainers
other persons nominated by stewards.
Rights, responsibilities and procedures may include:
appeal against stewards' decision
appeal against board members' rights and obligations under the rules of racing when conducting an appeal
gathering relevant evidence
legal parameters within the rules of racing
right to natural justice or procedural fairness during the conduct of inquiries and appeals
responsibilities of handler, trainer and owner
stewards' rights and obligations under the rules of racing when conducting an inquiry
time frames:
hearing by stewards between races at the time of the race meeting
notification of inquiry at time of incident with hearing conducted at a later date
number of days allowed to lodge a notice of appeal in writing
number of days allowed to begin appeal procedures.
Clear and accurate information may include:
clarifying what the inquiry is about
presenting clear and accurate information in a logical order
relating evidence with reference to relevant rules and regulations
speaking clearly
using non-discriminatory language
using effective listening and speaking skills
verifying what has been said or done and why it has been said or done.
Advice prior to lodging an appeal may include:
appeals process and procedures
legal advice
level of penalty or suspension duration
lodgement of notice of appeal and fees
subject matter of appeals against stewards' decision and penalty and associated rules of racing
time frame of appeal related to statutory requirement.
Personal presentation may include:
industry dress codes
personal grooming requirements
personal cleanliness and condition of clothing appropriate for a formal meeting.
Methods of address may include:
addressing appeal panel members politely
refraining from swearing, arguing or fighting
refraining from interrupting
remaining patient
using assertive but not aggressive body language and voice
using language that is not patronising but at a suitable level.

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 inquiries and appeals
demonstrated appropriate use of language, terms of address and personal presentation
implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe, effective and efficient participation in inquiries and appeals
working with others to undertake and complete tasks related to managing participation in inquiries and appeals that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time and be focused on participating in greyhound training and racing. Assessment in a simulated situation may occur but must be related to racing industry conditions and context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency must be assessed in a racing 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 inquiries and 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, 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).