Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise rights and responsibilities, seek advice and provide clear and accurate information at inquiries and appeals, based on the rules of racing.
The unit applies to individuals from the greyhound racing industry, who participate in inquiries and appeals.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.
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 for inquiries | 1.1 Clarify the nature of the inquiry and source the relevant rules of racing 1.2 Confirm inquiry participants and request permission to present witnesses or to have an advocate present |
2. Participate in inquiries | 2.1 Clarify rights and responsibilities and follow inquiry procedures 2.2 Verify nature of the charge and plea options 2.3 Check that personal grooming and presentation are in line with industry expectations 2.4 Provide clear and accurate information to the inquiry |
3. Prepare for appeals | 3.1 Seek advice before lodging appeal within statutory timeframe 3.2 Lodge appeal according to the relevant rules of racing 3.3 Apply for stay of proceedings where appropriate |
4. Participate in appeals | 4.1 Clarify rights and responsibilities and observe appeals procedures 4.2 Check transcripts of previous inquiries related to appeal for accuracy and follow up, where required 4.3 Present accurate, relevant and legible written statements and documents 4.4 Provide succinct and relevant verbal evidence and statements to the appeal |
5. Interpret outcomes | 5.1 Read and interpret the determination from the relevant race tribunal 5.2 Debrief with supervisor, chief steward or other integrity or investigating staff |
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 | Read and interpret workplace policy on inquiries and appeals, the rules of racing, and racing authorities’ regulations |
Writing | Use appropriate text and racing terminology when preparing statements for inquiries and appeals |
Sectors
Performance services greyhounds (PSG)