This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, administer and conduct race meeting and trial operations, including hearing protests and conducting reviews.

The unit applies to individuals who have strong communication and supervisory skills and specialist knowledge relating to racing operations and rules of racing in the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes.

It applies to individuals approved to manage the job functions associated with race day duties.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.

Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are appointed under the rules of racing by the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA). Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Evaluate information on race form before the race meeting
Confirm fields and race distances
Confirm and process scratchings and any jockey or driver changes
Liaise with club officials and track staff on track conditions, race club facilities and racing procedures
Allocate duties to staff at race meetings based on a range of operational requirements, staff experience, level of responsibility and complexity of job
Confirm control of restricted areas
Inspect and assess track condition for racing safety
Declare track rating according to racing protocols and procedures
Refer animal welfare issues to veterinarian or other specialist
Identify and resolve racing participant workplace health and safety issues
Conduct races within time available and according to racing protocols and procedures
Confirm results and relay any changes to on- and off-course wagering operators
Confirm places (and rider weights for thoroughbred code) and announce all clear
Manage race day incidents and emergencies following racing protocols and safe operating procedures
Select greyhounds or horses to be sampled for prohibited substance testing in line with racing authority's swab sampling strategy
Refer and escalate race day unresolved issues to nominated personnel for resolution
Assist and support riders, drivers and/or others after critical race incidents
Provide notice of protest to racing participants according to protocol and procedures
Call persons involved to investigation according to organisational requirements
Hear and evaluate protest, and announce protest decision according to racing protocols and procedures
Review vision of each race and discuss with steward panel members
Call jockeys, drivers, or greyhound trainer involved in incident to investigation
Provide own observations regarding racing incidents
Take statements, ask questions and review available vision of incident
Discuss with panel and make a decision
Issue charge against relevant rule of racing and invoke penalty based on outcome of investigation
Ensure chain of custody protocols are followed regarding swab samples
Finalise steward reports according to organisational requirements
Secure evidence for appeals or future reference

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRSTD409 - Perform duties of a race day steward

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Assessment Record Sheet

RGRSTD409 - Perform duties of a race day steward

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