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.
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. Oversee training operations | 1.1 Monitor trackwork and training operations, ensuring track equipment and surface are safe 1.2 Monitor welfare of staff working in training operations 1.3 Verify animal welfare according to rules of racing and regulatory requirements 1.4 Review swab sample results and investigate irregularities 1.5 Evaluate site security and safety according to workplace policies and procedures |
2. Carry out kennel or stable inspections | 2.1 Verify cleanliness and hygiene of kennel or stable according to workplace health and safety, animal welfare and environmental regulatory requirements 2.2 Verify health and wellbeing of staff working in kennels or stables 2.3 Check medications, treatments and feed stuffs for presence of prohibited substances 2.4 Verify compliance of medication register with rules of racing and security 2.5 Complete and lodge kennel or stable inspection reports according to PRA procedures 2.6 Confirm kennel or stable security procedures are adhered to |
3. Regulate and control conduct of industry participants | 3.1 Review and confirm lease agreements with relevant stakeholders 3.2 Explain responsibilities and obligations to licensed and registered persons, owners, agents and others 3.3 Review applications for licence or registration according to PRA guidelines 3.4 Provide assistance to drivers, riders or others after critical incidents 3.5 Seek assistance for personal recovery or debrief after critical incident |
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 | Critically analyse racing documentation and records, consolidating information to use as required |
Writing | Prepare succinct, operational reports using accurate and appropriate racing industry terminology |
Oral communication | Participate in verbal exchanges using active listening and questioning techniques to gather, clarify and relay information related to non-race day duties Use clear language and concepts, and tone and pace appropriate for the audience and purpose when communicating with a range of racing personnel |
Navigate the world of work | Understand responsibilities and accountabilities of role, including workplace health and safety, rules of racing and animal welfare requirements Recognise need for high-level personal ethics and integrity |
Interact with others | Interact with a diverse range of key personnel, stakeholders and participants from across the racing industry in a professional manner Collaborate with other race officials, sharing information to build strong work groups and behaviours conducive to a productive environment |
Get the work done | Organise and prioritise work efficiently and flexibly in an environment often characterised by pressure and short timeframes Apply systematic and analytical problem-solving skills to routine and complex situations Access and utilise workplace racing information and recording systems |
Sectors
Steward (STD)