Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RGRSTD402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform non-race day duties of steward

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRSTD402 - Perform non-race day duties of steward
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee and monitor trackwork and training operations. It includes managing the job functions associated with checking the equipment used in trackwork, the eligibility of participants, including greyhounds or horses, and conducting kennel or stable inspections.The unit applies to a stipendiary or cadet steward or those who have been approved by a Principal Racing Authority (PRA) to manage the job functions associated with non-race day duties in workplace environments of racing administration, kennels, stables, racecourses and public areas.Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are appointed under the rules of racing by the relevant PRA. Users are advised to check with the relevant PRA for requirements.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.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Oversee training operations
  • Monitor trackwork and training operations, ensuring track equipment and surface are safe
  • Monitor welfare of staff working in training operations
  • Verify animal welfare according to rules of racing and regulatory requirements
  • Review swab sample results and investigate irregularities
  • Evaluate site security and safety according to workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Carry out kennel or stable inspections
  • Verify cleanliness and hygiene of kennel or stable according to workplace health and safety, animal welfare and environmental regulatory requirements
  • Verify health and wellbeing of staff working in kennels or stables
  • Check medications, treatments and feed stuffs for presence of prohibited substances
  • Verify compliance of medication register with rules of racing and security
  • Complete and lodge kennel or stable inspection reports according to PRA procedures
  • Confirm kennel or stable security procedures are adhered to
       
Element: Regulate and control conduct of industry participants
  • Review and confirm lease agreements with relevant stakeholders
  • Explain responsibilities and obligations to licensed and registered persons, owners, agents and others
  • Review applications for licence or registration according to PRA guidelines
  • Provide assistance to drivers, riders or others after critical incidents
  • Seek assistance for personal recovery or debrief after critical incident
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Monitor trackwork and training operations, ensuring track equipment and surface are safe 
Monitor welfare of staff working in training operations 
Verify animal welfare according to rules of racing and regulatory requirements 
Review swab sample results and investigate irregularities 
Evaluate site security and safety according to workplace policies and procedures 
Verify cleanliness and hygiene of kennel or stable according to workplace health and safety, animal welfare and environmental regulatory requirements 
Verify health and wellbeing of staff working in kennels or stables 
Check medications, treatments and feed stuffs for presence of prohibited substances 
Verify compliance of medication register with rules of racing and security 
Complete and lodge kennel or stable inspection reports according to PRA procedures 
Confirm kennel or stable security procedures are adhered to 
Review and confirm lease agreements with relevant stakeholders 
Explain responsibilities and obligations to licensed and registered persons, owners, agents and others 
Review applications for licence or registration according to PRA guidelines 
Provide assistance to drivers, riders or others after critical incidents 
Seek assistance for personal recovery or debrief after critical incident 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRSTD402 - Perform non-race day duties of steward
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RGRSTD402 - Perform non-race day duties of steward

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