Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in racing industry appeals processes and protocols related to the rules of racing
The unit applies to individuals engaged in greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes who may be required to communicate with appeal panel members, lawyers, licensed personnel and racing officials.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to appeal a decision | 1.1 Research rights of individual to appeal a decision 1.2 Seek advice on merit of appeal from appropriately experienced or qualified personnel 1.3 Define the reasons for appealing a decision based on the rules of racing 1.4 Lodge appeal according to rules of racing and within specified timeframes |
2. Conduct research prior to an appeal | 2.1 Gather evidence to support reasons for appeal 2.2 Research protocols used in appeal process |
3. Present at appeal hearing | 3.1 Dress suitably and address tribunal members and others appropriately 3.2 Ensure written statements and documents are relevant and legible 3.3 Ensure verbal evidence and statements are succinct and relevant to appeal 3.4 Ensure other evidence or witnesses produced are relevant to appeal |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Research and interpret key information relating to appeal procedures in the rules of racing |
Writing | Write, edit and proofread documents to ensure clarity of meaning, and accuracy and consistency of information, for an appeals process |
Oral communication | Present information relating to an appeal clearly and succinctly using language and terminology appropriate for audience and appeal situation |
Navigate the world of work | Apply relevant industry rules and regulations pertaining to rights, responsibilities and dress codes Identify rights, responsibilities and procedures of appeals |
Interact with others | Communicate with stewards, officials, co-workers and others using racing industry communication techniques appropriate for audience and the appeal process |
Get the work done | Gather and organise evidence relevant to the appeal and test with expert personnel Complete procedures within nominated timeframes Address less predictable problems and initiate standard procedures in response, applying problem-solving processes in determining a solution |
Sectors
Common (CMN)