Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the duties of a cadet steward in race meeting and non-race meeting activities.
The unit applies to stipendiary or cadet stewards or those who have been approved by a Principal Racing Authority (PRA) to attend meetings or trials and support senior stewards in non-race meeting duties. They perform duties as directed by the chairman of stipendiary stewards for the greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing codes, and work in environments including racing administration, kennels or 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.
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. Support racing operations staff in administrative duties | 1.1 Organise and prepare office equipment used in racing operations 1.2 Prepare race day documentation according to instructions 1.3 Research roles in race day operations and define duties 1.4 Perform a range of racing operations functions in order to assist or replace staff as a contingency measure 1.5 Report problems and/or incidents to supervisor and/or chairman of stewards' panel |
2. Assist in conduct of race meetings or trials | 2.1 Perform duties allocated in an effective and timely manner according to instructions and safe work practices 2.2 Inspect gear used on racing animals for condition, fit, safety and authorised use 2.3 Verify identification of animals at race meetings and trials 2.4 Verify identification of licensed or registered persons at race meetings or trials 2.5 Observe and report on animal performance for relevant racing code |
3. Verify suitability of animals to race | 3.1 Identify features of healthy racing animals 3.2 Identify symptoms of poor health, pain or distress in racing animals 3.3 Refer animals to specialist for evaluation according to procedures 3.4 Receive advice from specialist on animal fitness to start, and convey to chairman of stewards |
4. Support senior stewards in non-race day activities | 4.1 Check safety and security of kennels or stables for compliance with racing requirements 4.2 Check animals against kennel or stable returns 4.3 Gather information on animal performance as requested by stewards 4.4 Gather information on racing participants as requested by stewards 4.5 Assist with the gathering of evidence for investigations, inquiries and appeals 4.6 Update records according to procedures |
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 |
Learning | Actively maintain a current and thorough knowledge of the rules of racing and PRA requirements for stewards |
Reading | Interpret key information in procedures and protocols, rules of racing and other documentation, and consolidate information to determine work requirements |
Writing | Accurately record and complete racing industry documentation, and compile reports using clear language and terminology |
Oral communication | Effectively participate in verbal exchanges using collaborative and inclusive techniques, including active listening and questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements Seek advice and clarification for new activities |
Interact with others | Cooperate with others and contribute to work practices where joint outcomes are expected and deadlines are to be met |
Get the work done | Make routine decisions and implement standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes for more complex and non-routine situations |
Sectors
Steward (STD)