Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and supervise compliance in race meeting and non-race meeting contexts, and the application of, and ability to, practice and supervise ethical and integrity compliance, and manage investigations and inquiries, within associated rules of racing and legislation.
The unit applies to individuals who perform the role of chairman of stewards to maintain and uphold fair racing, and supervise and enforce the industry's probity and integrity standards as empowered by the relevant racing code's national and local rules of racing.
Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are appointed under the rules of racing by the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA). Users are advised to check with the relevant authority 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. Supervise integrity and compliance in racing | 1.1 Promote compliance with rules of racing and legislation through implementation of relevant policies, protocols and procedures 1.2 Promote integrity and model ethical behaviour 1.3 Supervise and coordinate race meeting operations 1.4 Supervise and monitor activities of licensed or registered persons |
2. Supervise welfare of animals and staff | 2.1 Promote animal welfare legislation and relevant rules of racing for racing industry code 2.2 Promote policies and procedures relating to licensed persons' welfare and safety 2.3 Promote policies and procedures relating to staff welfare and safety |
3. Manage investigations and inquiries | 3.1 Review investigation and inquiry processes for compliance and relevance 3.2 Review inquiry conclusions and penalties awarded for consistency, relevance and compliance with administrative law 3.3 Research appeal decisions and report to people concerned |
4. Contribute to the update of rules of racing and related procedures | 4.1 Review policies, protocols and procedures for relevance, currency and compliance with legislation and practices 4.2 Prepare proposals for amendments and new rules, policies or procedures 4.3 Establish and maintain links with colleagues in same and other racing codes for sharing of information 4.4 Advise staff members and educate about policy and procedural changes |
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 | Analyse and research issues to reach sound conclusions based on evidence Organise, evaluate and critique ideas and information from a wide range of complex texts |
Writing | Demonstrate sound writing skills by selecting appropriate conventions and stylistic devices to express precise meaning Record outcomes of reviews and makes changes to policy documentation using racing industry-relevant terminology |
Oral communication | Establish and maintain complex and effective communications in a broad range of contexts, including formal presentations and meetings Display depth of understanding of complex verbal exchanges, including multiple and unstated meanings when communicating with others |
Navigate the world of work | Work autonomously and implement strategies that ensure racing policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are being met Monitor and review the organisation's policies, procedures and adherence to legislative requirements in order to implement and manage change |
Interact with others | Work proactively and collaboratively with personnel to manage change, make decisions and achieve shared outcomes |
Get the work done | Plan strategic priorities and outcomes within a flexible, efficient and effective context in a diverse environment exposed to competing demands Address complex problems involving multiple variables, using analytical techniques, experience and knowledge to focus in on the root cause Use digital technologies to manage business operations |
Sectors
Steward (STD)