RGR08 Racing Training Package

Release: 2.0

Contents

Preliminary Information	5

Full List of AQF Qualifications	6

Summary of Units of Competency	7

Racing Operations Services Unit of Competency Groups	12

Imported Units of Competency	15

Mapping to Previous Training Package	22

Skill Sets	36

Overview	38

Introduction to RGR08 Racing Training Package	43

Profile of the racing industry	45

Qualification Pathways	53

Employability Skills Summary	56

Assessment Guidelines	58

Pathways	64

Competency Standards	72

Employability skills in units of competency	75

Appendices	82

Modification History

Version Modification History

Version	Release Date	Comments
2	17 December 2013	One revised qualification: RGR20213 Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound) ISC Upgrades Nine revised qualifications: RGR20308 Certificate II in Racing Services (Racing Administration) RGR30108 Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider) RGR30308 Certificate III in Racing Services (Racing Administration) RGR30408 Certificate III in Racing Services (Cadet Steward) RGR40108 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) RGR40508 Certificate IV in Racing Services (Racing Administration RGR50208 Diploma of Racing Services (Racing Administration) RGR50308 Diploma of Racing Services (Steward) RGR50408 Diploma of Racing Services (Track Management) Changes include update of superseded equivalent imported units and typographical corrections.
1.1	22 January 2013	Updated equivalent imported units Published missing Skill Sets
1	24 September 2008	Initial release

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Published by:	AgriFood Skills Australia

Release Date:	17 December 2013

Preliminary Information

Important Note to Users

Training Packages are not static documents; they are amended periodically to reflect the latest industry practices and are version controlled. It is essential that the latest version is always used.

Check the version number before commencing training or assessment

This Training Package is Version 2 - check whether this is the latest version by going to the National Training Information Service ( www.ntis.gov.au) and locating information about the Training Package. Alternatively, contact AgriFood Skills Australia at http://www.agrifoodskills.net.au to confirm the latest version number.

Explanation of version number conventions

The primary release Training Package is Version 1. When changes are made to a Training Package, sometimes the version number is changed and sometimes it is not, depending on the extent of the change. When a Training Package is reviewed it is considered to be a new Training Package for the purposes of version control, and is Version 1. Do not confuse the version number with the Training Packages national code (which remains the same during its period of endorsement).

Full List of AQF Qualifications

Qualification Code	Title
RGR10108	Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)
RGR20108	Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)
RGR20213	Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound)
RGR20308	Certificate II in Racing Services (Racing Administration)
RGR20408	Certificate II in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
RGR30108	Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)
RGR30208	Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)
RGR30308	Certificate III in Racing Services (Racing Administration)
RGR30408	Certificate III in Racing Services (Cadet Steward)
RGR30508	Certificate III in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
RGR40108	Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
RGR40208	Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)
RGR40308	Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)
RGR40408	Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)
RGR40508	Certificate IV in Racing Services (Racing Administration)
RGR40608	Certificate IV in Racing Services (Steward)
RGR40708	Certificate IV in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)
RGR50108	Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer)
RGR50208	Diploma of Racing Services (Racing Administration)
RGR50308	Diploma of Racing Services (Steward)
RGR50408	Diploma of Racing Services (Track Management)

Summary of Units of Competency

Racing Performance Services – Harness and Thoroughbred Racing Codes

This table lists all the units of competency attached to the Harness and Thoroughbred Racing Codes in the Performance Services competency field.

Where prerequisite units are required for the listed units this is noted in the prerequisite column.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisite
RGRPSH101A	Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision
RGRPSH102A	Perform basic stable duties
RGRPSH201A	Handle horses
RGRPSH202A	Assist with transportation of horses	RGRPSH201A Handle horses
RGRPSH203A	Perform basic driving tasks
RGRPSH204A	Prepare to drive jog work	RGRPSH203A Perform basic driving tasks
RGRPSH205A	Perform basic riding tasks
RGRPSH206A	Develop riding skills for flatwork	RGRPSH205A Perform basic riding tasks
RGRPSH207A	Perform stable duties
RGRPSH208A	Attend horses at trackwork
RGRPSH209A	Attend horses at race meetings and trials
RGRPSH301A	Implement stable operations
RGRPSH302A	Supervise handling of horses
RGRPSH303A	Supervise transportation of horses
RGRPSH304A	Identify factors that affect racehorse performance
RGRPSH305A	Develop driving skills for trackwork	RGRPSH204A Prepare to drive jog work
RGRPSH306A	Develop basic trackwork riding skills
RGRPSH307A	Exercise horses in pacework	RGRPSH306A Develop basic trackwork riding skills
RGRPSH308A	Provide first aid and emergency care for horses
RGRPSH309A	Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction
RGRPSH310A	Prepare for self-management in racing
RGRPSH311A	Participate in racing as an owner
RGRPSH401A	Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses
RGRPSH402A	Drive horses in pacework and fast work	RGRPSH305A Develop driving skills for trackwork
RGRPSH403A	Educate harness horses for racing	RGRPSH402A Drive horses in pacework and fast work
RGRPSH404A	Ride horses at trackwork	RGRPSH307A Exercise horses in pacework
RGRPSH405A	Ride horses in jump outs	RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork
RGRPSH406A	Develop riding skills for jumping racing	RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork
RGRPSH407A	Educate thoroughbred horses for racing	RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork
RGRPSH408A	Manage horse health and welfare
RGRPSH409A	Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses
RGRPSH410A	Prepare for race driving	RGRPSH402A Drive horses in pacework and fast work
RGRPSH411A	Prepare to drive horses in trials	RGRPSH410A Prepare for race driving
RGRPSH412A	Prepare to drive horses in races	RGRPSH410A Prepare for race driving RGRPSH411A Prepare to drive horses in trials
RGRPSH413A	Prepare for race riding	RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork
RGRPSH414A	Ride horses in trials	RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork RGRPSH413A Prepare for race riding
RGRPSH415A	Ride horses in races	RGRPSH413A Prepare for race riding RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials
RGRPSH416A	Perform trial and race jumping riding skills	RGRPSH406A Develop riding skills for jumping racing
RGRPSH417A	Participate in protests, inquiries and appeals
RGRPSH418A	Set goals to improve racing performance
RGRPSH419A	Manage principles of sports science for jockeys
RGRPSH420A	Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs
RGRPSH421A	Operate horse racing training business
RGRPSH422A	Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners
RGRPSH423A	Train horses for jumping racing
RGRPSH501A	Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses
RGRPSH502A	Plan and implement education of horses for racing
RGRPSH503A	Trial and race horses
RGRPSH504A	Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations
RGRPSH505A	Select horses for racing

Racing Performance Services – Greyhound Racing Code

This table lists all the units of competency attached to the Greyhound Code in the Performance Services competency field.

Where prerequisite units are required for the listed units this is noted in the prerequisite column.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisite
RGRPSG201A	Handle greyhounds
RGRPSG202A	Transport greyhounds	RGRPSG201A Handle greyhounds
RGRPSG203A	Perform kennel duties
RGRPSG204A	Attend greyhounds during exercise routines
RGRPSG205A	Attend greyhounds at race meetings
RGRPSG206A	Perform duties of greyhound catcher
RGRPSG301A	Supervise handling of greyhounds
RGRPSG302A	Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds
RGRPSG303A	Determine nutritional requirements for racing greyhounds
RGRPSG304A	Participate in greyhound inquiries and appeals
RGRPSG401A	Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of greyhounds
RGRPSG402A	Manage greyhound health and welfare
RGRPSG403A	Plan and implement education and training of greyhounds for racing
RGRPSG404A	Trial and race greyhounds
RGRPSG405A	Operate a greyhound racing training business
RGRPSG406A	Promote and maintain business arrangements with greyhound owners
RGRPSG407A	Select greyhounds for racing

Racing Operations Services Unit of Competency Groups

Racing Operations Services units are presented in five groups based on the common and specialist areas of occupation in racing operations services. More details regarding the application of these groups are provided in Volume IV.

The units of competency in the table below are listed in group order. There are no prerequisite units attached to these units.

Notes:

1. Group A − Racing Common units apply across Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels as these have been deemed essential requirements for a range of racing industry job outcomes regardless of the qualification or skill set aligned AQF level.

2. Refer to Volume IV for the tables that list imported units included in these groups for qualification and skill set packaging.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Unit Code	Unit Title
GROUP A – Racing Common
RGRCMN001A	Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols	RGRCMN202A	Achieve requirements for industry induction
RGRCMN002A	Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries	RGRCMN401A	Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices
RGRCMN003A	Manage personal health and fitness	RGRCMN402A	Participate in media interviews for racing
RGRCMN201A	Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices	RGRCMN403A	Participate in racing industry appeals
GROUP B – Steward
RGRSTD301A	Perform duties of cadet steward	RGRSTD404A	Prepare for racing industry appeals
RGRSTD302A	Interpret wagering trends	RGRSTD405A	Conduct steward supervision of sample collection procedures
RGRSTD303A	Assess racing gear suitability and safety	RGRSTD406A	Assess greyhound or horse handling skills
RGRSTD401A	Perform duties of stipendiary steward at race meetings and trials	RGRSTD407A	Assess driving or riding skills of license or registration applicants
RGRSTD402A	Perform stewards’ non-race day duties	RGRSTD408A	Analyse race performance
RGRSTD403A	Apply principles of administrative law to investigation and resolution of racing incidents	RGRSTD501A	Manage steward services
GROUP C – Racing Administration
RGRADM301A	Assist with race meeting operations	RGRADM401A	Manage race meeting operations
RGRADM302A	Supervise use of track and race club facilities	RGRADM402A	Prepare for race meeting special events
GROUP D – Track Maintenance
RGRTRK301A	Assist with race meeting track management	RGRTRK401A	Prepare track and facilities for race meetings
RGRTRK302A	Maintain specialised non-turf track surfaces for racing	RGRTRK402A	Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions
RGRTRK303A	Provide emergency animal assistance
GROUP E – Racing Operations
RGRROP201A	Perform duties of barrier attendant at thoroughbred race meetings and trials	RGRROP315A	Perform duties of timekeeper at greyhound or horse race meetings
RGRROP202A	Perform duties of kennel attendant at race meetings	RGRROP316A	Perform duties of track supervisor during trackwork operations
RGRROP203A	Perform duties of parade official at greyhound race meetings	RGRROP317A	Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures
RGRROP204A	Assist with harness race starts	RGRROP401A	Perform duties of race programmer
RGRROP301A	Perform ear branding and marking up of greyhounds	RGRROP402A	Perform duties of medical practitioner at race meetings and trials
RGRROP302A	Brand standardbred horses	RGRROP403A	Perform duties of farrier at race meetings
RGRROP303A	Perform duties of clerk of course at harness or thoroughbred race meetings and trials	RGRROP404A	Perform duties of veterinarian at race meetings or trials
RGRROP304A	Perform duties of clerk of scales at greyhound race meetings	RGRROP405A	Conduct veterinarian supervision of sample collection procedures
RGRROP305A	Perform duties of clerk of scales for horses at thoroughbred race meetings	RGRROP406A	Perform duties of harness race starter
RGRROP306A	Perform duties of clerk of scales for jockeys at thoroughbred race meetings	RGRROP407A	Perform duties of thoroughbred race starter
RGRROP307A	Perform duties of lure driver at race meetings and trials	RGRROP408A	Perform duties of betting supervisor or steward at greyhound or horse race meetings
RGRROP308A	Drive mobile start vehicle	RGRROP409A	Perform duties of greyhound grader
RGRROP309A	Perform duties of catching pen supervisor	RGRROP410A	Perform duties of racehorse handicapper
RGRROP310A	Supervise race meeting kennels	RGRROP411A	Perform duties of greyhound or horse race judge
RGRROP311A	Perform duties of greyhound race starter	RGRSWA301A	Collect non-blood samples from greyhounds or horses
RGRROP312A	Perform duties of licensing or registration clerk	RGRSWA302A	Collect non-blood samples from racing personnel
RGRROP313A	Process race nominations and acceptances	RGRSWA303A	Collect blood samples for racing animal drug testing
RGRROP314A	Perform duties of photo finish operator at greyhound or horse race meetings	RGRSWA401A	Collect blood samples from racing personnel

Imported Units of Competency

Unit Code	Unit Title
ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package
ACMCAN311A	Care for young animals
ACMGAS301A	Monitor and maintain health of companion animals
AHC10 Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package
AHCAGB402A	Analyse and interpret production data
AHCBIO202A	Follow site quarantine procedures
AHCBIO301A	Work effectively in an emergency disease or plant pest response
AHCBUS503A	Negotiate and monitor contracts
AHCBUS601A	Manage capital works
AHCCHM201A	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCCHM303A	Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCCHM304A	Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCCHM401A	Minimise risks in the use of chemicals
AHCCHM402A	Plan and implement a chemical use program
AHCCOL201A	Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media
AHCHBR307A	Assess suitability of horses for stock work
AHCINF203A	Maintain properties and structures
AHCIRG202A	Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation
AHCIRG302A	Install irrigation systems
AHCIRG305A	Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG306A	Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG407A	Supervise on site irrigation installation and construction work
AHCLSC401A	Supervise landscape project works
AHCMOM204A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM205A	Operate vehicles
AHCMOM301A	Coordinate machinery and equipment maintenance and repair
AHCMOM304A	Operate machinery and equipment
AHCMOM305A	Operate specialised machinery and equipment
AHCPGD201A	Plant trees and shrubs
AHCPGD301A	Implement a plant establishment program
AHCPGD304A	Implement a landscape maintenance program
AHCPMG201A	Treat weeds
AHCPMG202A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCPMG301A	Control weeds
AHCPMG302A	Control plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSOL401A	Sample soils and analyse results
AHCSOL501A	Monitor and manage soils
AHCTRF304A	Monitor turf health
AHCTRF305A	Renovate sports turf
AHCTRF401A	Develop a sports turf maintenance program
AHCTRF501A	Plan the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces
AHCWRK201A	Observe and report on weather
AHCWRK302A	Monitor weather conditions
AHCWRK305A	Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK401A	Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures
AHCWRK403A	Supervise work routines and staff performance
AHCWRK501A	Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
BSB07 Business Services Training Package
BSBADM409A	Coordinate business resources
BSBADM502B	Manage meetings
BSBCUS201B	Deliver a service to customers
BSBCUS301B	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBCUS401B	Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCUS402B	Address customer needs
BSBCUS501C	Manage quality customer service
BSBDIV301A	Work effectively with diversity
BSBFIA301A	Maintain financial records
BSBFIA402A	Report on financial activity
BSBFIM501A	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM505A	Manage remuneration and employee benefits
BSBHRM506A	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBINM201A	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBINM301A	Organise workplace information
BSBINM501A	Manage an information or knowledge management system
BSBINN301A	Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBITS401B	Maintain business technology
BSBITU203A	Communicate electronically
BSBITU301A	Create and use databases
BSBITU306A	Design and produce business documents
BSBLED401A	Develop teams and individuals
BSBLED501A	Develop a workplace learning environment
BSBMGT402A	Implement operational plan
BSBMGT502B	Manage people performance
BSBMGT505A	Manage operational plan
BSBMKG414A	Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG514A	Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBWHS501A	Ensure a safe workplace
BSBPMG522A	Undertake project work
BSBREL401A	Establish networks
BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information
BSBRSK401A	Identify risk and apply risk management processes
BSBRSK501B	Manage risk
BSBSMB303A	Organise finances for the micro business
BSBSMB305A	Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for micro business
BSBSMB403A	Market the small business
BSBSMB406A	Manage small business finances
BSBSMB407A	Manage a small team
BSBSUS501A	Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBWOR202A	Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBWOR203B	Work effectively with others
BSBWOR204A	Use business technology
BSBWOR301B	Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBWOR401A	Establish effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR402A	Promote team effectiveness
BSBWOR501B	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502B	Ensure team effectiveness
BSBWRT301A	Write simple documents
BSBWRT401A	Write complex documents
CHC08 Community Services Training Package
CHCPOL402C	Contribute to policy development
CPP07 Property Services Training Package
CPPSEC3032A	Gather information by factual investigation
CPPSEC3004A	Lead small teams in the security industry
CUV11 Visual Arts, Crafts and Design Training Package
CUVPUB501A	Develop and manage public relations strategies
HLT07 Health Training Package
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
HLTFA403C	Manage first aid in the workplace
HLTGM202B	Use hand and power tools
HLTGM305B	Maintain pool environments
LGA04 Local Government Training Package
LGAEHRW503B	Implement programs for disposal and containment of waste
PSP04 Public Sector Training Package
PSPREG401C	Exercise regulatory powers
PSPREG404C	Investigate non-compliance
PSPREG410B	Give evidence
PSPREG601B	Manage regulatory compliance
PUA12 Public Safety Training Package
PUACOM001C	Communicate in the workplace
PUACOM012B	Liaise with the media at a local level
RTF03 Amenity Horticulture Training Package
RTF4007A	Prepare a garden design
RUV04 Animal Care and Management Training Package
RUV3507A	Carry out companion animal breeding procedures
SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package
SISXEMR201A	Respond to emergency situations
SISXEMR402A	Coordinate emergency response
SISXIND405A	Conduct projects
SRS03 Sport Industry Training Package
SRSOGP014A	Develop activity rules and regulations
SRSCOP001B	Prepare for public speaking
SRXEVT003B	Coordinate events
SRXEVT007B	Manage spectators at an event or program
SRXGOV004B	Work effectively with the board of an organisation
SRXGRO002A	Deal with conflict
SRXHRM001B	Manage volunteers
TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package
TAAASS401A	Plan and organise assessment
TAAASS402A	Assess competence
TAADEL301A	Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
SIT12 Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package
SITHFAB201	Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITXMPR501	Obtain and manage sponsorship
THT02 Tourism Training Package
THTFME06A	Manage event contractors
THTFME07A	Organise and monitor infrastructure for outdoor events
THTFME09A	Develop and update knowledge of protocol events
THTGTM01B	Carry out general maintenance
THTGTM02B	Carry out grounds maintenance
TLI07 Transport and Logistics Training Package
TLIC107C	Drive vehicles
TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package
TLIR4002A	Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Mapping to Previous Training Package

Qualification Mapping RGR08v1.1 to RGR08v2

RGR08v2 qualification code and title	Related qualification in RGR08v1.1	Relationship to previous versions
RGR20213 Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound)	RGR20208 Certificate II in Racing (Kennelhand)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR20208. Name changed and terminology in qualification description updated to better reflect industry standards.

Qualification Mapping RGR02 to RGR08

RGR08 qualification code and title	Related qualification in RGR02	Relationship to previous versions
RACING PERFORMANCE SERVICES
RGR10108 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)	RGR10102 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR10102.
RGR10202 Certificate I in Racing (Greyhound Attendant)	Deleted due to industry misconception of vocational outcomes and incorrect AQF alignment. Skill Set developed aligned to RGR20208.
RGR20108 Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)	RGR20102 Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR20102.
RGR20208 Certificate II in Racing (Kennelhand)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR20202 Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound Owner Trainer)	Deleted due to incorrect AQF alignment. Skill Set developed aligned to industry licensing and RGR40408.
RGR30108 Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)	RGR30102 Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR30102. Two Skill Sets developed aligned to industry licensing requirements.
RGR30208 Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)	RGR30202 Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR30202.
RGR30302 Certificate III in Racing (Harness Owner Trainer)	Deleted due to incorrect AQF alignment. Skill Set developed aligned to industry licensing and RGR40108.
RGR30402 Certificate III in Racing (Harness Driver)	Deleted due to industry consensus. Skill Set developed aligned to industry licensing and RGR40308.
RGR40108 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer)	RGR40102 Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred Owner Training) and RGR40402 Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Trainer)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR40102 or RGR40402.
RGR40208 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)	RGR40202 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR40202.
RGR40308 Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver)	RGR40302 Certificate IV in Racing (Advanced Harness Driver)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR40302.
RGR40408 Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)	RGR30502 Certificate III in Racing (Greyhound Trainer)	New qualification with partial equivalence to RGR30502.
RGR50108 Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer)	RGR50102 Diploma of Racing (Thoroughbred Trainer)	Outcomes deemed equivalent to RGR50102.
Racing Operations Services
RGR20308 Certificate II in Racing Services (Racing Administration)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR20408 Certificate II in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR30308 Certificate III in Racing Services (Racing Administration)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR30408 Certificate III in Racing Services (Cadet Steward)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR30508 Certificate III in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR40508 Certificate IV in Racing Services (Racing Administration)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR40608 Certificate IV in Racing Services (Steward)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR40708 Certificate IV in Racing Services (Track Maintenance)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR50208 Diploma of Racing Services (Racing Administration)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR50308 Diploma of Racing Services (Steward)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.
RGR50408 Diploma of Racing Services (Track Management)	New qualification. No equivalent in RGR02.

This table shows the relationship between units of competency in RGR08 Racing Training Package and units of competency in RGR02 Racing Training Package.

Units of competency that were in RGR02 Training Package which have now been deleted are shown in the next section.

Racing Performance Services - Harness and Thoroughbred Racing Codes

Refer to Volume II for unit of competency details.

RGR08 unit code and title	Related units in RGR02	Relationship to RGR02 units
RGRPSH101A Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision	RGRH102A Catch, groom and handle horses safely under supervision	Unit revised with grooming element moved to RGRPSH102A Perform basic stable duties. Partially equivalent to RGRH102A.
RGRPSH102A Perform basic stable duties	RGRH104A Perform basic stable duties	Unit revised with grooming element added. Partially equivalent to RGRH104A.
RGRPSH201A Handle horses	RGRH207A Handle horses safely	Unit revised with transport element removed and new unit developed RGRPSH202A Assist with transportation of horses.
RGRPSH202A Assist with transportation of horses	New unit replaces part of RGRH207A.
RGRPSH203A Perform basic driving tasks	RGRH205A Perform basic riding or driving tasks	New unit replaces part of RGRH205A.
RGRPSH204A Prepare to drive jog work	RGRH205A Perform basic riding or driving tasks	New unit replaces part of RGRH205A.
RGRPSH205A Perform basic riding tasks	RGRH205A Perform basic riding or driving tasks	New unit replaces part of RGRH205A.
RGRPSH206A Develop riding skills for flatwork	RGRH205A Perform basic riding or driving tasks	New unit replaces part of RGRH205A.
RGRPSH207A Perform stable duties	RGRH209A Care for horses	New unit replaces part of RGRH209A.
RGRPSH208A Attend horses at trackwork	RGRH209A Care for horses	New unit replaces part of RGRH209A.
RGRPSH209A Attend horses at race meetings and trials	RGRH209A Care for horses	New unit replaces part of RGRH209A.
RGRPSH301A Implement stable operations	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH302A Supervise handling of horses	RGRH310A Oversee safe handling of horses	Unit updated and equivalent to RGRH310A.
RGRPSH303A Supervise transportation of horses	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH304A Identify factors that affect racehorse performance	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH305A Develop driving skills for trackwork	RGRH313A Ride or drive horses at trackwork	New unit replaces part of RGRH313A.
RGRPSH306A Develop basic trackwork riding skills	RGRH313A Ride or drive horses at trackwork	New unit replaces part of RGRH313A.
RGRPSH307A Exercise horses in pacework	RGRH313A Ride or drive horses at trackwork	New unit replaces part of RGRH313A.
RGRPSH308A Provide first aid and emergency care for horses	RGRH317A Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment RGRH319A Assess health and first aid for standardbreds or thoroughbreds	New unit incorporating part of RGRH317A and replacing RGRH319A.
RGRPSH309A Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH310A Prepare for self-management in racing	RGRH415A Manage personal and business affairs	New unit equivalent to RGRH415A.
RGRPSH311A Participate in racing as an owner	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH401A Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses	RGRH311A Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to horses	Revised unit with additional elements and aligned to AQF4 with partial equivalence to RGRH311A.
RGRPSH402A Drive horses in pacework and fast work	RGRH313A Ride or drive horses at trackwork	New unit replaces part of RGRH313A.
RGRPSH403A Educate harness horses for racing	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork	RGRH313A Ride or drive horses at trackwork	New unit replaces part of RGRH313A.
RGRPSH405A Ride horses in jump outs	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH406A Develop riding skills for jumping racing	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH407A Educate thoroughbred horses for racing	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH408A Manage horse health and welfare	RGRH317A Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment	Revised unit aligned to higher-level responsibility with partial equivalence to RGRH317A.
RGRPSH409A Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses	RGRH318A Determine nutritional requirements for standardbreds and thoroughbreds	Revised unit aligned to higher-level responsibility with partial equivalence to RGRH318A.
RGRPSH410A Prepare for race driving	RGRH414A Ride or drive horses in industry regulated competition	New unit replaces part of RGRH414A.
RGRPSH411A Prepare to drive horses in trials	RGRH414A Ride or drive horses in industry regulated competition	New unit replaces part of RGRH414A.
RGRPSH412A Prepare to drive horses in races	RGRH414A Ride or drive horses in industry regulated competition	New unit replaces part of RGRH414A.
RGRPSH413A Prepare for race riding	RGRH414A Ride or drive horses in industry regulated competition	New unit replaces part of RGRH414A.
RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials	RGRH414A Ride or drive horses in industry regulated competition	New unit replaces part of RGRH414A.
RGRPSH415A Ride horses in races	RGRH414A Ride or drive horses in industry regulated competition	New unit replaces part of RGRH414A.
RGRPSH416A Perform trial and race jumping riding skills	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH417A Participate in protests, inquiries and appeals	RGRH424A Manage and perform administrative activities associated with racing horses	New unit replaces part of RGRH424A.
RGRPSH418A Set goals to improve racing performance	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH419A Manage principles of sports science for jockeys	RGRH416A Apply principles of sports science to jockeys	Revised unit with partial equivalence to RGRH416A.
RGRPSH420A Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs	RGRH420A Plan training and racing programs for standardbreds or thoroughbreds RGRH421A Manage the education of standardbreds or thoroughbreds	New unit with partial equivalence to RGRH420A and RGRH421A.
RGRPSH421A Operate horse racing training business	RGRH424A Manage and perform administrative activities associated with racing horses RGRH426A Manage finances for a horse training establishment RGRH530A Manage business planning processes for training establishment RGRH531A Manage and organise for effectiveness and efficiency in a training establishment	New unit developed to reduce overlap between units and assist with linking industry training to licensing, with partial equivalence to RGRH424A, RGRH426A, RGRH530A and RGRH531A.
RGRPSH422A Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners	RGRH528A Manage and promote a training and racing business	New unit with partial equivalence to RGRH528A.
RGRPSH423A Train horses for jumping racing	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSH501A Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses	RGRH420A Plan training and racing programs for standardbreds or thoroughbreds	New unit with partial equivalence to RGRH420A.
RGRPSH502A Plan and implement education of horses for racing	RGRH421A Manage the education of standardbreds or thoroughbreds	New unit with partial equivalence to RGRH421A.
RGRPSH503A Trial and race horses	RGRH422A Train and race standardbreds or thoroughbreds RGRH423A Evaluate training and racing programs of standardbreds or thoroughbreds	New unit with partial equivalence to RGRH422A and RGRH423A.
RGRPSH504A Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations	RGRH424A Manage and perform administrative activities associated with racing horses RGRH531A Manage and organise for effectiveness and efficiency in a training establishment	New unit with partial equivalence to RGRH424A and RGRH531A.
RGRPSH505A Select horses for racing	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.

Racing Performance Services - Greyhound Racing Code

Refer to Volume III for unit of competency details.

RGR08 unit code and title	Related units in RGR02	Relationship to RGR02 units
RGRPSG201A Handle greyhounds	RGRG206A Handle greyhounds safely	Unit revised with transport element removed and new unit developed RGRPSG202A Transport greyhounds.
RGRPSG202A Transport greyhounds	New unit replaces part of RGRG206A.
RGRPSG203A Perform kennel duties	RGRG208A Care for greyhounds	New unit replaces part of RGRG208A.
RGRPSG204A Attend greyhounds during exercise routines	RGRG208A Care for greyhounds	New unit replaces part of RGRG208A.
RGRPSG205A Attend greyhounds at race meetings	RGRG208A Care for greyhounds	New unit replaces part of RGRG208A.
RGRPSG206A Perform duties of greyhound catcher	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSG301A Supervise handling of greyhounds	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSG302A Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds	RGRG312A Assess health and first aid for greyhounds RGRG309A Maintain greyhounds in a healthy state and safe environment	New unit replacing RGRG312A and incorporating part of RGRG309A.
RGRPSG303A Determine nutritional requirements for racing greyhounds	RGRG311A Determine nutritional requirements for greyhounds	Revised unit equivalent to RGRG311A.
RGRPSG304A Participate in greyhound inquiries and appeals	RGRG317A Manage and perform administrative activities associated with racing greyhounds	New unit replaces part of RGRG317A.
RGRPSG401A Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of greyhounds	RGRG310A Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to greyhounds	Revised unit with additional elements and aligned to AQF4 with partial equivalence to RGRG310A.
RGRPSG402A Manage greyhound health and welfare	RGRG309A Maintain greyhounds in a healthy state and safe environment	Revised unit aligned to higher-level responsibility with partial equivalence to RGRG309A.
RGRPSG403A Plan and implement education and training of greyhounds for racing	RGRG313A Plan training and racing programs for greyhounds RGRG314A Manage the education of greyhounds	New unit aligned to higher-level responsibility with partial equivalence to RGRG313A and RGRG314A.
RGRPSG404A Trial and race greyhounds	RGRG315A Train and race greyhounds RGRG316A Evaluate training and racing programs for greyhounds	New unit aligned to higher-level responsibility with partial equivalence to RGRG315A and RGRG316A.
RGRPSG405A Operate a greyhound racing training business	RGRG317A Manage and perform administrative activities associated with racing greyhounds RGRG319A Manage finances for a greyhound training establishment	New unit aligned to higher-level responsibility with partial equivalence to RGRG317A and RGRG319A.
RGRPSG406A Promote and maintain business arrangements with greyhound owners	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.
RGRPSG407A Select greyhounds for racing	New unit with no equivalent in RGR02.

Summary mapping of RGR02 units of competency deleted from RGR08

The table below shows RGR02 Racing Training Package units of competency that have not been carried over into RGR08.

Racing Performance Services - Harness and Thoroughbred Racing Codes

Deleted RGR02 unit code and title	Reason for deletion
RGRH101A Introduction to OHS procedures	Deleted and merged into new unit RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices. First aid element deleted and replaced with imported unit from HLT07 Health Training Package.
RGRH103A Prepare for work in the horse codes of the racing industry	Deleted and merged into new unit RGRCMN002A Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries.
RGRH205A Perform basic riding or driving tasks	Deleted and replaced with new units created to separate driving and riding tasks: RGRPSH203A Perform basic driving tasks and RGRPSH205A Perform basic riding tasks.
RGRH206A Apply OHS procedures in horse codes	Deleted and replaced with new racing common unit RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices. First aid element removed and replaced with imported unit from HLT07 Health Training Package.
RGRH207A Handle horses safely	Deleted and replaced with a revised unit RGRPSH201A Handle horses. Transport element deleted and replaced with new unit RGRPSH202A Assist with transportation of horses.
RGRH208A Work effectively in the thoroughbred or standardbred code of the racing industry	Deleted and separate units substituted to provide more flexibility with packaging across racing performance services and operations services qualifications. These are RGRCMN202A Achieve requirements for industry induction, RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols, RGRCMN002A Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries, RGRCMN003A Manage personal health and fitness, and an imported communications unit from PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
RGRH209A Care for horses	Deleted and separate units developed to provide more flexibility with packaging for qualifications and skill sets. These are RGRPSH207A Perform stable duties, RGRPSH208A Attend horses at trackwork and RGRPSH209A Attend horses at race meetings and trials.
RGRH312A Lead and coordinate personnel effectively in the racing industry	Deleted and replaced with imported unit from PRS03 Asset Security Training Package.
RGRH313A Ride or drive horses at trackwork	Deleted and replaced with new units created to separate driving and riding tasks and more closely align to specific skill development requirements. These are RGRPSH305A Develop driving skills for trackwork, RGRPSH402A Drive horses in pacework and fast work, RGRPSH306A Develop basic trackwork riding skills, RGRPSH307A Exercise horses in pacework and RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork.
RGRH317A Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment	Deleted and replaced with RGRPSH408A Manage horse health and welfare.
RGRH318A Determine nutritional requirements for standardbreds or thoroughbreds	Deleted and replaced with RGRPSH409A Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses.
RGRH319A Assess health and first aid for standardbreds or thoroughbreds	Deleted and content incorporated into RGRPSH308A Provide first aid and emergency care for horses.
RGRH414A Ride or drive horses in industry regulated competition	Deleted and replaced with new units created to separate driving and riding tasks and more closely align to specific skill development requirements. These are RGRPSH410A Prepare for race driving, RGRPSH411A Prepare to drive horses in trials, RGRPSH412A Prepare to drive horses in races, RGRPSH413A Prepare for race riding, RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials and RGRPSH415A Ride horses in races.
RGRH415A Manage personal and business affairs	Deleted and replaced with new unit RGRPSH310A Prepare for self-management in racing.
RGRH422A Train and race standardbreds or thoroughbreds	Deleted and merged into RGRPSH503A Trial and race horses.
RGRH423A Evaluate training and racing programs of standardbreds or thoroughbreds	Deleted and merged into RGRPSH503A Trial and race horses.
RGRH424A Manage and perform administrative activities associated with racing horses	Deleted and content incorporated into RGRPSH421A Operate horse racing training business and RGRPSH504A Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations.
RGRH425A Manage maintenance and security of a training establishment	Deleted and content incorporated into RGRCMN401A Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices and RGRPSH421A Operate horse racing training business.
RGRH426A Manage finances for a horse training establishment	Deleted and replaced with finance unit imported from BSB07 Business Services Training Package.
RGRH427A Manage staff and/or self for horse trainers	Deleted and replaced by staff management unit from BSB07 Business Services Training Package.
RGRH528A Manage and promote a training and racing business	Deleted and replaced by new unit RGRPSH422A Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners, and marketing unit imported from BSB07 Business Services Training Package.
RGRH529A Manage security of staff and property for racing stables	Deleted and content incorporated into RGRCMN401A Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices and RGRPSH421A Operate horse racing training business.
RGRH530A Manage business planning processes for training establishment	Deleted and content incorporated into RGRPSH421A Operate horse racing training business and RGRPSH504A Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations.
RGRH531A Manage and organise for effectiveness and efficiency in a training establishment	Deleted and content incorporated into RGRPSH504A Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations.

Racing Performance Services - Greyhound Racing Code

Deleted RGR02 unit code and title	Reason for deletion
RGRG101A Introduction to OHS procedures	Deleted and merged into new unit RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices. First aid element deleted and replaced with imported unit from HLT07 Health Training Package.
RGRG102A Handle and control greyhounds safely	Deleted and merged into new unit RGRPSG201A Handle greyhounds.
RGRG103A Prepare for work in the greyhound code of the racing industry	Deleted and merged into new unit RGRCMN002A Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries.
RGRG104A Perform basic kennel duties	Deleted and merged into new unit RGRPSG203A Perform kennel duties.
RGRG205A Apply OHS procedures in greyhound code	Deleted and replaced with new racing common unit RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices. First aid element removed and replaced with imported unit from HLT07 Health Training Package.
RGRG206A Handle greyhounds safely	Deleted and replaced with a revised unit RGRPSG201A Handle greyhounds. Transport element deleted and replaced with new unit RGRPSG202A Transport greyhounds.
RGRG207A Work effectively in the greyhound code of the racing industry	Deleted and separate units substituted to provide more flexibility with packaging across racing performance services and operations services qualifications. These are RGRCMN202A Achieve requirements for industry induction, RGRCMN001A Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols, RGRCMN002A Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries, RGRCMN003A Manage personal health and fitness, and an imported communications unit from PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
RGRG208A Care for greyhounds	Deleted and separate units developed to provide more flexibility with packaging for qualifications and skill sets. These are RGRPSG203A Perform kennel duties, RGRPSG204A Attend greyhounds during exercise routines and RGRPSG205A Attend greyhounds at race meetings.
RGRG313A Plan training and racing programs for greyhounds	Deleted and content incorporated into new unit RGRPSG403A Plan and implement education and training of greyhounds for racing.
RGRG314A Manage the education of greyhounds	Deleted and content incorporated into new unit RGRPSG403A Plan and implement education and training of greyhounds for racing.
RGRG315A Train and race greyhounds	Deleted and merged into RGRPSG404A Trial and race greyhounds.
RGRG316A Evaluate training and racing programs for greyhounds	Deleted and merged into RGRPSG404A Trial and race greyhounds.
RGRG317A Manage and perform administrative activities associated with racing greyhounds	Deleted and content incorporated into RGRPSG405A Operate a greyhound racing training business.
RGRG318A Manage maintenance and security of a greyhound training establishment	Deleted and content incorporated into RGRCMN401A Maintain and monitor OHS procedures and environmental work practices and RGRPSG405A Operate a greyhound racing training business.
RGRG319A Manage finances for a greyhound training establishment	Deleted and replaced by finance unit imported from BSB07 Business Services Training Package.
RGRG320A Manage staff and/or self for greyhound trainers	Deleted and replaced by staff management unit from BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

Skill Sets

Skill Sets

Definition

Skill sets are defined as single units of competency, or combinations of units of competency from an endorsed Training Package, which link to a licence or regulatory requirement, or defined industry need.

Wording on Statements of Attainment

Skill sets are a way of publicly identifying logical groupings of units of competency which meet an identified need or industry outcome. Skill sets are not qualifications.

Where skill sets are identified in a Training Package, the Statement of Attainment can set out the competencies a person has achieved in a way that is consistent and clear for employers and others. This is done by including the wording "these competencies meet [insert skill set title or identified industry area] need" on the Statement of Attainment. This wording applies only to skill sets that are formally identified as such in the endorsed Training Package. See the 2010 edition of the AQF Implementation Handbook for advice on wording on Statements of Attainment. http://www.aqf.edu.au/Portals/0/Documents/Handbook/AQF_Handbook_07.pdf

Skill Sets in this Training Package
There are twenty-four Skill Sets within the RGR08 Racing Training Package. These are: Licensing and Registration Skill Sets Greyhound Training Operations Greyhound Race Day Attendant Harness or Thoroughbred Training Operations Harness Trackwork Driver Thoroughbred Exercise Rider Thoroughbred Fast Work Rider Approval to Operate Skill Sets Greyhound Clerk of Scales Greyhound Lure Driver Greyhound Race Club Kennel Attendant Greyhound Race Club Parade Official Harness Mobile Start Driver Harness or Thoroughbred Clerk of Course Harness or Thoroughbred Racing Handicapper Harness Race Starter Race Meeting Farrier Racing Biological Security Officer Racing Judge Racing Licensing and Registration Clerk Racing Nominations and Acceptances Clerk Racing Photo Finish Operator Racing Swab Attendant Racing Timekeeper Thoroughbred Barrier Attendant Thoroughbred Race Starter

Overview

What is a Training Package?

A Training Package is an integrated set of nationally endorsed Competency Standards, Assessment Guidelines and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications for a specific industry, industry sector or enterprise.

Each Training Package:

•	provides a consistent and reliable set of components for training, recognising and assessing people’s skills, and may also have optional support materials

•	enables nationally recognised qualifications to be awarded through direct assessment of workplace competencies

•	encourages the development and delivery of flexible training which suits individual and industry requirements

•	encourages learning and assessment in a work-related environment which leads to verifiable workplace outcomes.

How do Training Packages fit within the National Skills Framework?

The National Skills Framework applies nationally, is endorsed by the Ministerial Council for Vocational and Technical Education, and comprises the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), and Training Packages endorsed by the National Quality Council (NQC).

How are Training Packages developed?

Training Packages are developed by Industry Skills Councils or enterprises to meet the identified training needs of specific industries or industry sectors. To gain national endorsement of Training Packages, developers must provide evidence of extensive research, consultation and support within the industry area or enterprise.

How do Training Packages encourage flexibility?

Training Packages describe the skills and knowledge needed to perform effectively in the workplace without prescribing how people should be trained.

Training Packages acknowledge that people can achieve vocational competency in many ways by emphasising what the learner can do, not how or where they learned to do it. For example, some experienced workers might be able to demonstrate competency against the units of competency, and even gain a qualification, without completing a formal training program.

With Training Packages, assessment and training may be conducted at the workplace, off the job, at a training organisation, during regular work, or through work experience, work placement, work simulation or any combination of these.

Who can deliver and assess using Training Packages?

Training and assessment using Training Packages must be conducted by a registered training organisation (RTO) that has the qualifications or specific units of competency on its scope of registration, or that works in partnership with another RTO as specified in the AQTF 2007.

Note:

Steward specialist units have restricted access due to the highly sensitive and often confidential nature of a steward’s duties. (Please see Licensing/registration requirements section in the Assessment Guidelines section of this Training Package for more information.)

Training Package components

Training Packages are made up of mandatory components endorsed by the NQC, and optional support materials.

Training Package endorsed components

The nationally endorsed components include the Competency Standards, Assessment Guidelines and Qualifications Framework. These form the basis of training and assessment in the Training Package and, as such, they must be used.

Competency Standards

Each unit of competency identifies a discrete workplace requirement and includes the

knowledge and skills that underpin competency as well as language, literacy and numeracy;

and occupational health and safety requirements. The units of competency must be adhered to

in training and assessment to ensure consistency of outcomes.

Assessment Guidelines

The Assessment Guidelines provide an industry framework to ensure all assessments meet

industry needs and nationally agreed standards as expressed in the Training Package and the

AQTF 2007. The Assessment Guidelines must be followed to ensure the integrity of

assessment leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

Qualifications Framework

Each Training Package provides details of those units of competency that must be achieved to

award AQF qualifications. The rules around which units of competency can be combined to

make up a valid AQF qualification in the Training Package are referred to as the ‘packaging

rules’. The packaging rules must be followed to ensure the integrity of the nationally recognised qualifications issued.

Training Package support materials

The endorsed components of Training Packages are complemented and supported by optional

support materials that provide for choice in the design of training and assessment to meet the

needs of industry and learners.

Training Package support materials can relate to single or multiple units of competency, an

industry sector, a qualification or the whole Training Package. They tend to fall into one or more of the categories illustrated below.

Training Package support materials are produced by a range of stakeholders such as RTOs, individual trainers and assessors, private and commercial developers and government agencies.

Where such materials have been quality assured through a process of ‘noting’ by the NQC, they display the following official logo. Noted support materials are listed on the National Training Information Service (NTIS) website, together with a detailed description and information on the type of product and its availability (www.ntis.gov.au).

It is not compulsory to submit support materials for noting; any resources that meet the requirements of the Training Package can be used.

Training Package, qualification and unit of competency codes

There are agreed conventions for the national codes used for Training Packages and their components. Always use the correct codes, exactly as they appear in the Training Package, and with the code always before the title.

Training Package codes

Each Training Package has a unique five-character national code assigned when the Training Package is endorsed, for example RGR08 Racing Training Package. The first three characters are letters identifying the Training Package industry coverage and the last two characters are numbers identifying the year of endorsement.

Qualification codes

Within each Training Package, each qualification has a unique eight-character code, for example RGR20108. Qualification codes are developed as follows:

•	the first three letters identify the Training Package

•	the first number identifies the qualification level (noting that, in the qualification titles themselves, Arabic numbers are not used)

•	the next two numbers identify the position in the sequence of the qualification at that level

•	the last two numbers identify the year in which the qualification was endorsed. (Where qualifications are added after the initial Training Package endorsement, the last two numbers may differ from other Training Package qualifications as they identify the year in which those particular qualifications were endorsed).

Unit of competency codes

Within each Training Package, each unit of competency has a unique code. The unit of competency codes are assigned when the Training Package is endorsed, or when new units of competency are added to an existing endorsed Training Package. Unit codes are developed as follows:

•	a typical code is made up of 12 characters, normally a mixture of upper-case letters and numbers, as in RGRSTD301A

•	the first three characters signify the Training Package and up to eight characters, relating to an industry sector, function or skill area, follow

•	the last character is always a letter and identifies the unit of competency version. An ‘A’ at the end of the code indicates that this is the original unit of competency. ‘B’ or another incremented version identifier means that minor changes have been made. Typically this would mean that wording has changed in the range statement or evidence guide, providing clearer intent

•	where changes are made that alter the outcome, a new code is assigned and the title is changed.

Training Package, qualification, skill set and unit of competency titles

There are agreed conventions for titling Training Packages and their components. Always use the correct titles, exactly as they appear in the Training Package, and with the code always placed before the title.

Training Package titles

The title of each endorsed Training Package is unique and relates the Training Package’s broad industry coverage.

Qualification titles

The title of each endorsed Training Package qualification is unique. Qualification titles use the following sequence:

•	first, the qualification is identified as either Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Vocational Graduate Certificate, or Vocational Graduate Diploma

•	this is followed by the words ‘in’ for Certificates I to IV, and ‘of’ for Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Vocational Graduate Certificate and Vocational Graduate Diploma

•	then, the industry descriptor, for example Racing

•	then, if applicable, the occupational or functional stream in brackets, for example (Stablehand).

For example:

•	RGR20108 Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)

•	RGR30308 Certificate III in Racing Services (Racing Administration).

Unit of competency titles

Each unit of competency title is unique. Unit of competency titles describe the competency outcome concisely, and are written in sentence case.

For example:

•	RGRPSH420A Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs

•	RGRSTD501A Manage steward services.

Skill set titles

Each endorsed Racing Training Package skill set is unique. The skill set titles describe the job function outcome and use the following sequence:

•	firstly, the job task or functional stream, including the relevant racing code if applicable

•	followed by the words ‘skill set’.

For example:

•	Racing Nominations and Acceptances Clerk Skill Set

•	Harness Race Starter Skill Set.

Introduction to RGR08 Racing Training Package

RGR08 Racing Training Package has been developed by the Racing Industry Standing Committee of the Agri-Food Industry Skills Council. An extensive consultation, development and validation process occurred across all sectors covering racing industry participants, and with registered training organisations with scope to deliver racing industry training.

This review work was conducted in two phases.

•	The first phase was initiated in 2004 to address the findings of a scoping study that identified gaps in RGR02 Racing Training Package to introduce racing services qualifications and units of competency identified as the Racing Operations Services competency field.

•	The second phase was initiated in 2006 to review and redevelop RGR02 Racing Training Package qualifications and units of competency, now identified as the Racing Performance Services competency field.

Overview

The endorsed components of RGR08 Racing Training Package include:

•	Competency Standards for the greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing codes

•	a Qualifications Framework

•	national industry skill sets

•	Assessment Guidelines.

Summary of changes from RGR02

Global features of RGR08 Racing Training Package include:

•	new unit codes assigned to assist with identifying the sector and functional area of the units

•	units reformatted in line with the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) requirements and including employability skills and more emphasis on essential skills and knowledge to support delivery and assessment processes

•	Employability Skills Summaries incorporated for all qualifications

•	eight racing common units of competency developed that apply across AQF levels that were deemed essential requirements for a range of racing industry job outcomes, regardless of the qualification or skill set aligned AQF level

•	25 skill sets incorporated to accommodate industry licensing and registration regulations and racing operations approval to operate requirements

•	to avoid duplication, a significant number of units from other industry Training Packages have been imported to accommodate the new or revised qualifications and skill sets.

Racing Performance Services competency fields

•	qualifications reduced from 14 to 10

•	separate driving and riding units introduced

•	trackwork and race driving or riding units split into smaller units that relate more closely to the progressive development of skills and license categories

•	units redesigned to place greater emphasis on personal health, nutrition and self- management as well as on race planning and analysis

•	lower AQF level units introduced, for example horse health and nutrition

•	overlap in unit content reduced, especially for the greyhound, harness and thoroughbred trainer units

•	skill sets introduced, aligned to industry licensing or registration requirements.

Racing Operations Services competency fields

•	11 new qualifications added to the Training Package

•	skill sets introduced, aligned to industry approval to operate requirements

•	65 new Racing Operations Services units developed.

Transition arrangements

Prior to the introduction of RGR08 Racing Training Package there will be consultation between the Racing Industry Standing Committee of the Agri-Food Industry Skills Council, DEST and the key industry stakeholders to establish transition arrangements and credits for units and qualifications part completed. The results of this work will be published as a supplement to RGR08 Racing Training Package to assist in its implementation.

Introduction

The Racing Performance Services competency field covers the job functions of those

involved with the care and training of racing greyhounds and horses as well as those who ride or drive in races, including:

•	stablehands

•	kennelhands

•	trackwork drivers or riders

•	harness drivers

•	jockeys

•	racing greyhound and racehorse trainers.

The Racing Operations Services competency field covers the many and varied roles of workers in the regulatory, administrative, and track and race meeting operational sectors of racing, including:

•	racing administrators

•	stipendiary stewards

•	track maintenance

•	race day operations.

Profile of the racing industry

The Australian racing industry provides opportunities for racing greyhounds and horses. The industry covers the regulation and administration of racing, as well as the upkeep of race and training tracks and the provision of care and training of greyhounds and standardbred (harness) and thoroughbred (galloping) horses.

Racing operates in all parts of Australia from over 600 racecourses and more than 22,000 small to medium sized enterprises (horse and greyhound trainers), 95% of which are located outside metropolitan areas.

The industry has a workforce of 319,000 (82,700 full-time equivalent), of which two thirds are located outside metropolitan areas.2 The workforce comprises workers drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds, including Indigenous and workers with language backgrounds other than English. Numbers of women in the racing industry workforce are increasing and there are increasing numbers of workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Nationally each code is managed by a separate governing body:

•	Greyhound: Greyhounds Australasia

•	Harness: Australian Harness Racing Council

•	Thoroughbred: Australian Racing Board.

In some states, the racing codes are managed as separate entities, while in others two or three codes are administered from one central authority. The general administration of racing may vary in some specific areas only for each code, however the protocols and procedures for race meetings and preparation and management of track surfaces vary from code to code. For this reason some competencies must be offered for code-specific job functions (although the job title may appear to be similar).

Compliance and corporate governance

Overseeing compliance with both federal and state legislation and the rules of racing is a significant role of the racing authorities at national, state and local level. Regulation of racing is the responsibility of the racing bodies in each code and this is managed so that participants and the general public can be assured that racing is conducted with the utmost integrity.

OHS responsibilities, duty of care to workers, as well as animal health and welfare obligations are significant compliance issues for racing administrators.

Licensing and registration of participants (including greyhounds and racehorses) ensure that participants can demonstrate the relevant skills required to care for and race greyhounds or horses. Licensing and registration also ensure that participants are aware of their obligations to comply with the rules of racing and the directions of stewards and other officials.

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1 This information was originally part of the Agri-Food Industry Skills Council Racing Industry Standing

Committee Report on Skill Shortages and Skill Sets published in December 2005.

2 IER Strategic Ltd December 2001, Size and Scope of the Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry, Australian Racing Board Sydney and Australian Harness Racing Council. Decade of National Statistic Information web access: http://www.harness.org.au/ahrc/annual/public/stats/dec_index.htm and consultation with Greyhounds Australasia.

All participants in racing have an obligation to ensure that racing practices uphold the integrity of racing. Investigation of non-compliance is a significant function of the regulation of racing. Racing stewards have the responsibility of ensuring that racing is conducted fairly and in accordance with the rules of racing. Stewards have the authority to interview racing participants and to enter trainer’s properties to gather evidence, as well as to issue penalties for non-compliance. They must conduct their duties under the terms of natural justice, which requires a significant understanding of the principles of administrative law.

Employment

The racing industry includes direct employment in:

•	breeding, rearing and training racing animals

•	harness driving and thoroughbred jockeys

•	trackwork driving and riding

•	kennelhands and stablehands

•	integrity services to racing

•	administration of racing, at state and national regulatory level as well as at race club level

•	track, grounds and facility management

•	race meeting operations (where a range of specific skills is required for the conduct of races).

Indirect employment and revenue generation in the racing industry occurs in:

•	hospitality (at individual race meetings and in regional tourism)

•	transport (animal and racing personnel)

•	media (research and publication of form, and television, radio, print or internet journalism)

•	veterinary, farriery and alternative therapies services

•	agriculture and horticulture industries (through production of feed and bedding, as well as track and training facility services)

•	TAB and other wagering

•	building and construction.

Economic impact

The racing industry plays a significant role in the Australian economy through revenue generated for the federal and state governments from taxation, direct and indirect industry- related spending on goods and services, full-time equivalent employment and the contribution of unpaid (volunteer) staff.

Services and activities that occur in the different areas of racing include:

The major economic inputs of the racing industry are wagering and labour.

Wagering in Australia has a significant impact on the Gross Domestic Product. In 1997-98, over $11.6 billion was wagered across the three racing codes; with net takings of $1.6 billion achieved by TAB and bookmakers. (RIRDC 20013)

According to the Australian Racing Board report Size and Scope of the Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry, the Australian thoroughbred racing industry created a gross economic impact of $7.74 billion during the 1999-2000 racing season. This figure includes a non-metropolitan contribution of $3.8 billion that makes up 49% of the total impact.

The economic impact of the thoroughbred racing industry is made up of: (IER 2001) 4
State taxation contributions	$900 million
Federal taxation contributions	$700 million
Direct spending by breeders, owners and trainers on industry investment	$2.4 billion
Race clubs and customer outlay	$3.2 billion

Taxation

In 2003-04, TAB wagering revenue distributed to state governments totalled $514.23 million.5

Racing and wagering in NSW generates more that $720 million in taxation revenue. This money represents tax on purchase of goods and services, salaries and wagering. $393 million of this remains in state government funds; the rest is federal funds generated by pay-as-you- go (PAYG) income tax. (IER, 20036).

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3 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) June 2001, The Horse Industry – Contributing to the Australian Economy, Union Offset, Canberra.

4 IER Strategic Ltd December 2001, Size and Scope of the Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry, Australian Racing Board, Sydney.

5 Australian Racing Board, December 2004, Australian Racing Fact Book.

6 IER Strategic Ltd 2003, Size and Scope of TAB Limited and New South Wales Racing, Racing New South Wales, Sydney.

Volunteers

Volunteers working in the industry make a significant indirect contribution to the national economy. The Social National Account includes an estimate of the contribution of labour to the national economy via voluntary and paid staff.

In 2000 it was estimated that voluntary labour in the racing industry contributed the equivalent of $43 million to the Social National Account. Racing industry volunteers provide voluntary labour in animal care (particularly in harness and greyhound racing), driving, riding, training and officiating.

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) estimates that 10% of metropolitan horses and 30% of regional horses are strapped by volunteer (generally family) labour. (RIRDC, June 20017)

Training Package review methodology

Racing Operations Services development phase

The Racing Training Package extension project was initiated following a scoping study conducted in 19998 that identified gaps in RGR02 Racing Training Package.

RGR02 covered the skills and knowledge required for the care, management, training and racing of greyhounds and horses (Racing Performance Services). Employment in the racing industry also covers occupations to manage the conduct and administration of racing and race meetings. The extension identified the skills and knowledge required in the administrative, regulatory, track and facility management, and race meeting operations (Racing Operations Services) that are necessary to allow race meetings to be conducted.

The Racing Industry Standing Committee of Agri-Food Industry Skills Council invited nominations to the Racing Training Package Extension Project Steering Committee (PSC), which was convened in July 2004.

Membership of the PSC included representation from the following groups:

•	Agri-Food Industry Skills Council

•	DEST

•	Race Club Management

•	Racing Industry Standing Committee of Agri-Food Industry Skills Council

•	Racing Regulatory Authorities

•	representatives from the three racing codes

•	public and enterprise-based RTOs that provide racing training

•	State Training Authority.

PSC guidelines for the development of the Racing Operations Services qualifications
1	Provide an overt racing identity in the naming of units and the qualification structure.
2	Avoid prerequisites and co-requisites as much as possible, as delivery of training and assessment for RGR02 was adversely affected by the number of pre and co-requisites.
3	Consider incorporating packaging that allows the take-up of small groups of units rather than full qualifications, as many race meeting staff do not require full qualifications to carry out their job functions but do need specialist skill identification.
4	Allow flexibility in packaging of units and qualifications to allow for the preparation of individual training plans.
5	Link the qualification framework to current and predicted license and job function structures within racing.
6	Limit training delivery opportunities in areas such as steward qualifications where employment is conditional on completion of a successful probationary period (which is managed by the racing regulatory authority) and access to industry documents and other information is highly restricted due to integrity issues.
7	Avoid duplication of elements and performance criteria between units of competency.
8	Consider the impact of large units on learner completion outcomes.
9	Investigate options for traineeships that allow skill development across more than one job functional area in racing operations services which may encourage race clubs to employ trainees.

Consultation was conducted in all states and territories and included regulatory authorities as well as local race clubs and racing industry participants in all job functions across all three racing codes.

Consultation was conducted by the project team through face-to-face interviews, surveys, attendance at race meetings and observation (and confirmation) of job operations, and research of current job descriptions, duty statements and racing procedures.

In addition, the PSC members reviewed all relevant documentation and proposed qualifications structure and unit content with racing participants in their region and/or jurisdiction.

Face-to-face meetings and teleconferences were held on a regular basis to keep PSC members informed and to gain approval of the project team findings and recommendations.

Racing job functions that were included in the consultation process included:

•	barrier attendants

•	race administrators and regulatory authority staff

•	race club secretary

•	race handicapper, programmer and grader

•	race meeting kennel staff and parade officials

•	race regulatory authority staff

•	race starter, judge, timekeeper and photo finisher

•	race veterinarian and farrier

•	stipendiary steward

•	swab attendant

•	track maintenance, track management and facility management staff.

Background to the development of the extension qualifications

The following points summarise the major job profiles and issues regarding employment and skill recognition in racing operations services.

•	Although three job functional areas were identified (administration [including regulatory functions], track maintenance and race meeting operations) it has been recognised that many people who work in racing perform duties across all three functional areas. In some roles, there may be migration from track management to race meeting operations, such as barrier attendants for example.

•	Some people who work full-time in administration also work as casuals or volunteers during race meetings.

•	Many race meeting operations staff members are casual, however if qualifications were developed that could allow take-up of qualifications covering competencies in more than one job function, race clubs may be prepared to employ full-time staff who share job responsibilities across more than one job functional area.

•	Some people come to racing with high level qualifications in specialist areas but need racing context for their new job functions. Examples include veterinarians, senior administrators, public relations, marketing specialists and racecourse detectives. These people often require a racing compliance skill set to supplement their other qualifications.

•	Some race meeting staff members are employed on a casual or volunteer basis however they must still demonstrate competence in their job and operate under the rules of racing. A skill set that covers racing compliance issues and their job-specific functions is all that is required in these cases.

•	Many race meeting operational tasks cover quite narrow job responsibilities but require a high level of decision making and/or supervision of staff. For these reasons skill sets have been aligned to AQF qualification levels based on skills and responsibilities required.

•	Completion of skill sets may also encourage those who find full qualifications daunting to work towards a full qualification in smaller chunks of skill development and assessment.

Imported units of competency

An extensive search of other industry Training Package units of competency relevant to the racing industry was undertaken by the project team to avoid duplication. Many relevant units were identified and these have been imported into the qualifications taking the following into consideration.

•	While there are many units of competency available for general business administration, race clubs have complained that there are no racing-specific units available that identify the regulatory or procedural requirements of operating in a racing administrative environment.

•	While there are many units of competency available for horticultural practices, race clubs have complained that there are no racing-specific units available that cover the development and/or management of non-turf racing surfaces or the unique requirements of supervising trackwork, managing racing facilities or assisting in racing animal emergencies.

•	Racing stewards also have a unique role; they are required to investigate non-compliance with the rules of racing and issue penalties, as well as monitor practices to ensure the safety and welfare of horses, greyhounds and human participants. While some administrative procedure and investigation units exist, no units were found that covered the job functions and responsibilities of stewards.

RGR02 Racing Training Package review phase

As mentioned previously, RGR02 covers the racing performance services competencies that are required for the care, management, training and racing of greyhounds and horses.

In November 2005 the Board of the Agri-Food Industry Skills Council (AFISC) approved the initiation of the RGR02 Racing Training Package Review Environmental Scan. This scan began in January 2006 and was conducted in conjunction with the Racing Operations Services extension qualifications project.

The Environmental Scan used a range of research methods which met the requirements of the AFISC project brief and DEST guidelines. The research methodology included:

•	desktop audit of RGR02 and related Training Packages and historical data

•	targeted research through surveys, semi-structured interviews and teleconferences with provider networks

•	consultation and advice received from the AFISC equity evaluator

•	consultation with representatives from racing and related industry stakeholder groups

•	ongoing web-based research and liaison with consultants working on other AFISC

projects relevant to the review.

Changes to Australian government policy and procedures requiring the incorporation of employability skills, identification and removal of unnecessary duplication, and access and equity and template adherence were also key considerations.

Key emergent concerns that were raised for consideration included:

•	the National Jockey Safety Review Committee requirements

•	ways the structure of the Training Package could work towards addressing identified industry skills shortages

•	the high level of pre and co-requisite unit packaging which was constraining entry opportunities as well as flexibility of delivery

•	unit suites that are complementary and relevant to industry controlling authorities’

regulatory requirements

•	an approach where skill sets were provided as an alternative to the ‘whole of qualification’ approach

•	nominal hour inconsistencies across states relating to funding provision and the resultant goal of equality of national consistency in training

•	availability of current resources and funding for support materials.

Redevelopment industry and VET consultation processes

In January 2007, the Racing Industry Standing Committee appointed a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to assist the consultants in reviewing, drafting and editing units of competency, skill sets and qualifications. The redevelopment consultation processes included:

•	TAG workshop to form the basis of the consultation process and redevelopment scope requirements

•	consultative meetings and forums with key stakeholders, including state and territory racing controlling authorities to ensure all proposed changes were consistent with industry regulatory requirements

•	distribution of draft materials through email alert updates to over 250 industry and provider stakeholders, with requests for feedback

•	maintenance of an issues register to monitor stakeholder feedback for consideration of incorporation into materials where appropriate

•	development of schedules of agreed changes to guide consultants, TAG and PSC

•	consultation with AFISC equity advisor appointed to the review to identify access and equity requirements

•	meetings, email interactions and teleconferences with TAG members to advise on and ratify redevelopment work.

Validation and editing of final products

Feedback received throughout the consultation process was used as the basis for the development of the draft qualification packaging, skill sets and units of competency. The validation process included:

•	posting validation summary master document to the AFISC website for review and comment by stakeholders, including draft qualification packaging rules, skill sets, mapping RGR02 units of competency to proposed new and revised RGR08 units of competency, and draft unit files

•	email alerts sent to over 250 stakeholders to alert of validation process and request feedback

•	validation meetings and teleconferences with TAG and PSC to confirm that agreed changes had been made and to identify any further adjustments necessary

•	employability skills audit to confirm these were appropriately incorporated into RGR08

Racing Training Package

•	final equity review to ensure all access and equity requirements had been fulfilled

•	checks to ensure the revised Training Package met the requirements outlined in the DEST Training Package Development Handbook, September 2007 version

•	final editing and proofreading of the units of competency and four volumes that comprise the revised RGR08 Racing Training Package

•	validation sign-off by PSC.

Qualification Pathways

Pathways to RGR08 Racing Training Package qualifications

There are many pathways into and through occupations within the racing industry. Therefore RGR08 Racing Training Package does not mandate particular pathways to achieve its qualifications. This guiding principle was established in direct response to the feedback from industry and providers that the Training Package should:

•	allow for maximum flexibility in the range of responses to achieving its specified outcomes

•	facilitate all pathways to the achievement of a qualification

•	ensure that those entering with existing relevant experience, skills and knowledge can

have competencies recognised and undertake a program commensurate with their learning needs at an appropriate level.

For many of the occupations, it is necessary to be licensed or registered by the relevant State

Principal Racing Authority before working in a particular operational role. Users of RGR08

Racing Training Package are therefore encouraged to contact the relevant authorities to verify the licensing or registration requirements for specific occupations.

VET in Schools

Registered training organisations should contact relevant jurisdictional agencies responsible for establishing and authorising recognised VET in Schools pathways.

Australian apprenticeship pathways

Australian apprenticeships (traineeships and apprenticeships) provide one approach for achieving qualifications in RGR08 Racing Training Package. Other approaches include direct assessment against the competencies for people with relevant workforce experience, workplace training and assessment, and/or off-the-job training and assessment by an RTO.

All qualifications at AQF levels 1 to 4 that have been identified in this Training Package are potentially accessible as an Australian apprenticeship.

The capacity to establish an Australian apprenticeship for any of the qualifications will depend on industry demand, resources available at the state or territory level, and any award requirements.

Where an Australian apprenticeship structure is established for a racing qualification, the following considerations must be met.

•	All Australian apprenticeship arrangements must reflect the qualification requirements and packaging arrangements for the relevant qualification as defined in this Training Package, including the content of the training agreement and training program.

•	All Australian apprenticeship arrangements must reflect the requirements for assessment as set out in the Assessment Guidelines of RGR08 Racing Training Package.

•	All assessment for the purpose of issuing a qualification through an Australian apprenticeship must be against the specified units of competency and in compliance with the packaging rules as set out for the relevant qualification.

•	Any customisation of the qualification for an Australian apprenticeship program must reflect the customisation advice set out in this Training Package.

For more information relating to RGR08 Racing Training Package and available qualification pathways contact:

Agri-Food Industry Skills Council Ltd

PO Box 5450 Kingston ACT 2604

Phone: 02 6163 7200 Fax: 02 6163 7299

Email: reception@agrifoodskills.net.au

Website: www.agrifoodskills.net.au

Pathways to RGR08 racing industry qualifications

Employability Skills Summary

An Employability Skills Summary follows the packaging requirements for each qualification

in this Training Package. Summaries provide a lens through which to view employability

skills at the qualification level and capture the key aspects or facets of the employability

skills that are important to the job roles covered by the qualification. Summaries are designed

to assist trainers and assessors to identify and include important industry application of

employability skills in learning and assessment strategies.

The following is important information for trainers and assessors about Employability Skills

Summaries.

• Employability Skills Summaries provide examples of how each skill is applicable to the

job roles covered by the qualification.

• Employability Skills Summaries contain general information about industry context

which is further explained as measurable outcomes of performance in the units of

competency in each qualification.

• The detail in each Employability Skills Summary will vary depending on the range of job

roles covered by the qualification in question.

• Employability Skills Summaries are not exhaustive lists of qualification requirements or

checklists of performance (which are separate assessment tools that should be designed

by trainers and assessors after analysis at the unit level).

• Employability Skills Summaries contain information that may also assist in building

learners’ understanding of industry and workplace expectations.

For more information relating to employability skills, refer to the Competency Standards section of this volume.

RGR08 Racing Training Package qualifications and packaging rules

The Qualifications Framework forms part of RGR08 Racing Industry Training Package

developed by Agri-Food Industry Skills Council and produced with the assistance of funding

provided by the Commonwealth Government through DEST.

RGR08 Racing Training Package integrates competency standards, qualifications, skill sets

and assessment guidelines. This volume must be used in conjunction with at least one of the

following documents:

• Volume II – Racing Performance Services Competency Standards covering Harness

and Thoroughbred Racing Codes

• Volume III – Racing Performance Services Competency Standards covering

Greyhound Racing Code

• Volume IV - Racing Operations Services Competency Standards covering the

following specialisations:

• Racing Administration

• Racing Common

• Stipendiary Steward

• Track Maintenance

• Racing Operations.

Assessment Guidelines

Introduction

These Assessment Guidelines provide the endorsed framework for assessment of units of competency in this Training Package. They are designed to ensure that assessment is consistent with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) 2007. Assessments against the units of competency in this Training Package must be carried out in accordance with these Assessment Guidelines.

Assessment system overview

This section provides an overview of the requirements for assessment when using this Training Package, including a summary of the AQTF requirements, licensing and registration requirements, and assessment pathways.

Benchmarks for assessment

Assessment within the National Skills Framework is the process of collecting evidence and making judgements about whether competency has been achieved to confirm whether an individual can perform to the standards expected in the workplace, as expressed in the relevant endorsed unit of competency.

In the areas of work covered by this Training Package, the endorsed units of competency are the benchmarks for assessment. As such, they provide the basis for nationally recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by registered training organisations (RTOs).

Australian Quality Training Framework assessment requirements

Assessment leading to nationally recognised AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment in the vocational education and training (VET) sector must meet the requirements of the AQTF as expressed in the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration.

The AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration can be downloaded from www.training.com.au.The following points summarise the assessment requirements.

• Registration of training organisations

Assessment must be conducted by, or on behalf of, an RTO formally registered by a State or Territory Registering/Course Accrediting Body in accordance with the AQTF 2007. The RTO must have the specific units of competency and/or AQF qualifications on its scope of registration.

Special restrictions in the registration of RTOs for access to RGR08 Racing Training

Package

Application to include the delivery and assessment of Racing Operations Services Steward qualifications on an RTO’s scope is subject to the approval of the Racing Industry Standing Committee of the Agri-Food Industry Skills Council. In some Racing Operations Services skill sets, RTOs will also need to gain approval from the State Principal Racing Authority to assess candidates. See further information in the following Licensing/registration requirements section.

• Quality training and assessment

Each RTO must provide quality training and assessment across all its operations. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 1.

• Assessor competency requirements

Each person involved in training and assessment must be competent for the functions they perform. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 1 for assessor (and trainer) competency requirements.

• Assessment requirements

The RTO’s assessments, including RPL, must meet the requirements of the relevant endorsed

Training Package. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 1.

• Assessment strategies

Each RTO must have strategies for training and assessment that meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course and are developed in consultation with industry stakeholders. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 1.

• National recognition

Each RTO must recognise the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTO. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Condition of Registration 7: Recognition of qualifications issued by other RTOs.

• Access and equity and client outcomes

Each RTO must adhere to the principles of access and equity and maximise outcomes for its clients. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 2.

• Monitoring assessments

Training and/or assessment provided on behalf of the RTO must be monitored to ensure that it is in accordance with all aspects of the Essential Standards for Registration. See the AQTF

2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 3.

• Recording assessment outcomes

Each RTO must manage records to ensure their accuracy and integrity. See the AQTF 2007

Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 3.

• Issuing AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment

Each RTO must issue AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment that meet the requirements of the current AQF Implementation Handbook and the endorsed Training Packages within the scope of its registration. An AQF qualification is issued once the full requirements for a qualification, as specified in the nationally endorsed Training Package are met. A Statement of Attainment is issued when an individual has completed one or more units of competency from nationally recognised qualification(s)/courses(s). See the AQTF 2007 and the 2007 edition of the AQF Implementation Handbook—available on the AQFAB website (www.aqf.edu.au).

Licensing/Registration Requirements
This section provides information on licensing/registration requirements for this Training Package, with the following important disclaimer. Licensing and registration requirements that apply to specific industries, and VET, vary between each State and Territory and can regularly change. The developers of this Training Package and DEST consider that the licensing/registration requirements described in this section apply to RTOs, assessors or candidates with respect to this Training Package. While reasonable care has been taken in its preparation, the developers of this Training Package and DEST cannot guarantee that the list is definitive or accurate at the time of reading; the information in this section is provided in good faith on that basis. Contact the relevant state or territory department(s) to check if the licensing/registration requirements described below still apply, and to check if there are any others with which you must comply. For further information contact: Agri-Food Industry Skills Council: www.agrifoodskills.net.au Australian Racing Board: www.australian-racing.net.au Greyhounds Australasia: www.galtd.org.au Australian Harness Racing Council: www.harness.org.au Racing industry license, registration and approval to operate requirements In order to conduct training and assessment for statutory licensing or other industry registration requirements, RTOs and assessors must meet the requirements outlined in the following chart, in addition to the AQTF requirements. Note: Steward specialist units have restricted access due to the highly sensitive and often confidential nature of a steward's duties. Cadets and stewards cannot undertake training or assessment before they are employed or approved by the Principle Racing Authority in the relevant state. RTOs may not apply for inclusion of steward qualifications on their scope of registration without the prior approval of the Racing Industry Standing Committee of Agri-Food Industry Skills Council. License or Registration or Approval to operate Jurisdiction Requirements GREYHOUND Greyhound attendant Greyhound owner-trainer Greyhound trainer Catching pen attendant Catching pen supervisor Clerk of scales Lure driver Parade official Photo finish operator Race club kennel supervisor Race meeting veterinarian Race judge Race starter Stipendiary steward Swab attendant Timekeeper Controlling body for greyhound racing code established by legislation or statute in each State and Territory. The relevant industry control body in each State where the assessment is conducted must approve assessors engaged in assessing qualifications or units of competency that may be used by a State Principal Racing Authority for the purpose of licensing, registering or approving industry occupations. Units of competency that are directly linked to licensing requirements must be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. The completion of any qualification does not guarantee the issuance of a license to work in the occupations listed in column 1. Reference should be made to the relevant State Principal Racing Authority for current licensing requirements. HARNESS Stablehand Harness driver Harness trainer Clerk of course Mobile start driver Photo finish operator Race judge Race meeting doctor Race meeting farrier Race meeting veterinarian Race starter Stipendiary steward Swab attendant Timekeeper Controlling body for harness racing code established by legislation or statute in each State and Territory. The relevant industry control body in each State where the assessment is conducted must approve assessors engaged in assessing qualifications or units of competency that may be used by a State Principal Racing Authority for the purpose of licensing, registering or approving industry occupations. Units of competency that are directly linked to licensing requirements must be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. The completion of any qualification does not guarantee the issuance of a license to work in the occupations listed in column 1. Reference should be made to the relevant State Principal Racing Authority for current licensing requirements. THOROUGHBRED Stablehand Jockey Thoroughbred trainer Barrier attendant Clerk of scales Clerk of course Photo finish operator Race judge Race meeting doctor Race meeting farrier Race meeting veterinarian Race starter Stipendiary steward Swab attendant Timekeeper Controlling body for thoroughbred racing code established by legislation or statute in each state and territory. The relevant industry control body in each State where the assessment is conducted must approve assessors engaged in assessing qualifications or units of competency that may be used by a State Principal Racing Authority for the purpose of licensing, registering or approving industry occupations. Units of competency that are directly linked to licensing requirements must be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. The completion of any qualification does not guarantee the issuance of a license to work in the occupations listed in column 1. Reference should be made to the relevant State Principal Racing Authority for current licensing requirements. OTHER Medical practitioner Veterinarian State government registration board for medical practitioners and/or veterinary surgeons. Veterinarians and medical practitioners must be qualified and registered by their state veterinary or medical board to practise in their state. This registration must be current before a veterinarian or medical practitioner will be allowed to complete training and/or assessment in RGR08 Racing Training Package related units of competency. Blood sample swab attendant State medical board. In some States endorsement or registration is required before a person can take blood samples. Review the state Medical Surgeons and/or Veterinary Surgeons Act for more advice. Vehicle control State legislation. Licenses to operate machinery and/or vehicles may be required for mobile start vehicles, fork lift and other heavy machinery. Consult state legislation for more advice. Chemical users State legislation. The use and storage of chemicals varies from State to State. Consult state legislation for more advice. Animal welfare and emergency animal management State legislation. The care, management and use of racing animals are controlled by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and racing-specific guidelines in some States. It is expected that the principles of the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Code) will be incorporated in the design, delivery and updating of any training and/or assessment program using animals. Furthermore, it is essential that all involved (trainers, assessors, trainees and mentors) comply with all animal welfare regulations and legislation and that they apply the relevant codes of practice for animal welfare for the animal species with which they are working. Access to enrolment and delivery in steward qualifications Employment as a steward in racing is strictly limited and highly competitive; there are only a small number of new positions offered across all codes of racing per year Australia-wide. All stewards are employed directly by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority and only after probity and integrity checks, as well as satisfactory completion of an employment probation period of on average 12 months. This process is necessary because stewards have access to highly confidential information concerning racing participants and a high degree of discretion is required when performing their duties. Open access to these qualifications is not possible. Requirements for Candidates Candidates who wish to undertake steward training need to be employed or recommended by the racing authority in their State prior to enrolment or commencing training in steward qualifications. Candidates are advised to watch for advertisements inviting applications for the position of cadet steward on authority websites and in industry-related publications. Requirements for RTOs RTOs may not apply for inclusion of steward qualifications on their scope of registration without the prior approval of the Racing Industry Standing Committee of Agri-Food Industry Skills Council.

Pathways

The competencies in this Training Package may be attained in a number of ways, including

through:

• formal or informal education and training

• experiences in the workplace

• general life experience

• any combination of the above.

Assessment under this Training Package leading to an AQF qualification or Statement of

Attainment may follow a learning and assessment pathway, an assessment-only or

recognition pathway, or a combination of the two as illustrated in the following diagram.

Each of these assessment pathways leads to full recognition of competencies held – the

critical issue is that the candidate is competent, not how the competency was acquired.

Assessment, by any pathway, must comply with the assessment requirements set out in the

Assessment Guidelines of the Training Package and the AQTF 2007.

Learning and assessment pathways

Usually, learning and assessment are integrated, with assessment evidence being collected

and feedback provided to the candidate at any time throughout the learning and assessment

process.

Learning and assessment pathways may include structured programs in a variety of contexts

using a range of strategies to meet different learner needs. Structured learning and assessment

programs could be group-based, work-based, project-based, self-paced and action learningbased;

conducted by distance or e-learning; and/or involve practice and experience in the

workplace.

Learning and assessment pathways to suit Australian apprenticeships have a mix of formal

structured training and structured workplace experience with formative assessment activities

through which candidates can acquire and demonstrate skills and knowledge from the

relevant units of competency.

Assessment-only or recognition of prior learning pathway

Competencies already held by individuals can be formally assessed against the units of

competency in this Training Package, and should be recognised regardless of how, when or

where they were achieved.

In an assessment-only or recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathway, the candidate provides

current, quality evidence of their competency against the relevant unit of competency. This process may be directed by the candidate and verified by the assessor, such as in the

compilation of portfolios; or directed by the assessor, such as through observation of

workplace performance and skills application, and oral and/or written assessment. Where the

outcomes of this process indicate that the candidate is competent, structured training is not

required. The RPL requirements of the AQTF 2007 must be met.

As with all assessment, the assessor must be confident that the evidence indicates that the

candidate is currently competent against the endorsed unit of competency. This evidence may

take a variety of forms and might include certification, references from past employers,

testimonials from clients, and work samples. The onus is on candidates to provide sufficient

evidence to satisfy assessors that they currently hold the relevant competencies. In judging

evidence, the assessor must ensure that the evidence of prior learning is:

• authentic (the candidate’s own work)

• valid (directly related to the current version of the relevant endorsed unit of competency)

• reliable (shows that the candidate consistently meets the endorsed unit of competency)

• current (reflects the candidate’s current capacity to perform the aspect of the work

covered by the endorsed unit of competency)

• sufficient (covers the full range of elements in the relevant unit of competency and

addresses the four dimensions of competency, namely task skills, task management skills,

contingency management skills, and job/role environment skills).

The assessment only or recognition of prior learning pathway is likely to be most appropriate

in the following scenarios:

• candidates enrolling in qualifications who want recognition for prior learning or current

competencies

• existing workers

• individuals with overseas qualifications

• recent migrants with established work histories

• people returning to the workplace

• people with disabilities or injuries requiring a change in career.

Combination of pathways

Where candidates for assessment have gained competencies through work and life experience

and gaps in their competence are identified, or where they require training in new areas, a

combination of pathways may be appropriate.

In such situations, the candidate may undertake an initial assessment to determine their

current competency. Once current competency is identified, a structured learning and

assessment program ensures that the candidate acquires the required additional competencies

identified as gaps.

Assessor requirements

This section identifies the mandatory competencies for assessors, and clarifies how others

may contribute to the assessment process where one person alone does not hold all the required competencies.

Assessor competencies

The AQTF 2007 specifies mandatory competency requirements for assessors. For information, Element 1.4 from the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration follows:

1.4	Training and assessment are conducted by trainers and assessors who:

a)	have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by the

National Quality Council or its successors

b)	have the relevant vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered or assessed

c)	continue developing their vocational and training and assessment competencies to support continuous improvements in delivery of

the RTO’s services.

Designing assessment tools

This section provides an overview on the use and development of assessment tools.

Use of assessment tools

Assessment tools provide a means of collecting the evidence that assessors use in making judgements about whether candidates have achieved competency.

There is no set format or process for the design, production or development of assessment tools. Assessors may use prepared assessment tools, such as those specifically developed to support this Training Package, or they may develop their own.

Using prepared assessment tools

If using prepared assessment tools, assessors should ensure these are benchmarked, or mapped, against the current version of the relevant unit of competency. This can be done by checking that the materials are listed on the National Training Information Service (www.ntis.gov.au). Materials on the list have been noted by the National Quality Council as meeting their quality criteria for Training Package support materials.

Developing assessment tools

When developing their own assessment tools, assessors must ensure that the tools:

•	are benchmarked against the relevant unit or units of competency

•	are reviewed as part of the validation of assessment strategies required under the AQTF

2007

•	meet the assessment requirements expressed in the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for

Registration.

A key reference for assessors developing assessment tools is TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package and the unit of competency TAAASS403A Develop assessment tools.

Conducting assessment

This section details the mandatory assessment requirements and provides information on equity in assessment including reasonable adjustment.

Mandatory assessment requirements

Assessments must meet the criteria set out in the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration.

For information, the mandatory assessment requirements from Standard 1 from the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration are as follows:

Assessment of employability skills

Employability skills are integral to workplace competency. As such, they must be considered in the design, customisation, delivery and assessment of vocational education and training programs in an integrated and holistic way, as represented diagrammatically below.

Employability skills are embedded and explicit within each unit of competency. Training providers must use employability skills information in order to design valid and reliable training and assessment strategies. This analysis could include:

•	reviewing units of competency to locate relevant employability skills and determine how they are applied within the unit

•	analysing the Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which the unit or units are packaged to help clarify relevant industry and workplace contexts and the application of employability skills at that qualification outcome

•	designing training and assessment to address employability skills requirements.

For more information on employability skills in RGR08 Racing Training Package go to the Agri-Food Industry Skills Council website at www.agrifoodskills.net.au.

Access and equity

An individual’s access to the assessment process should not be adversely affected by restrictions placed on the location or context of assessment beyond the requirements specified in this Training Package: training and assessment must be bias-free.

Under the rules for their development, Training Packages must reflect and cater for the increasing diversity of Australia’s VET clients and Australia’s current and future workforce. The flexibilities offered by Training Packages should enhance opportunities and potential outcomes for all people so that we can all benefit from a wider national skills base and a shared contribution to Australia’s economic development and social and cultural life.

Reasonable adjustments

It is important that education providers take meaningful, transparent and reasonable steps to consult, consider and implement reasonable adjustments for students with disability.

Under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, education providers must make reasonable adjustments for people with disability to the maximum extent that those adjustments do not cause that provider unjustifiable hardship. While ‘reasonable adjustment’ and ‘unjustifiable hardship’ are different concepts and involve different considerations, they both seek to strike a balance between the interests of education providers and the interests of students with and without disability.

An adjustment is any measure or action that a student requires because of their disability, and which has the effect of assisting the student to access and participate in education and

training on the same basis as students without a disability. An adjustment is reasonable if it achieves this purpose while taking into account factors such as the nature of the student’s disability, the views of the student, the potential effect of the adjustment on the student and others who might be affected, and the costs and benefits of making the adjustment.

An education provider is also entitled to maintain the academic integrity of a course or program and to consider the requirements or components that are inherent or essential to its nature when assessing whether an adjustment is reasonable. There may be more than one adjustment that is reasonable in a given set of circumstances; education providers are required to make adjustments that are reasonable and that do not cause them unjustifiable hardship.

The following references provide a range of information and resources related to training and assessment for equity groups.

The Australian Disability Clearing House on Education and Training (www.adcet.edu.au) website includes resources and articles about the training and assessment of people with a disability.

Information source for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people training and assessment include: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Education website: www.natsiew.nexus.edu.au. In addition most State and Territory Education Departments have an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Unit who may be able to provide advice and information.

Other resources can be accessed through the DEST website www.dest.gov.au including:

•	Working with diversity: A Guide to Equity and the AQTF

•	Working with diversity: Quality Training for Indigenous Australians

•	Working with diversity: Quality Training for People with a Disability

•	Frequently asked questions about language, literacy and numeracy in the AQTF ANTA

2002 (this resource has a range of valuable language, literacy and numeracy links).

•	A New Assessment Tool – Incorporating language, literacy and numeracy skills into

Training Packages – A professional development kit for trainers and assessors (ANTA 1999)

•	Built in not bolted on (revised edition 2000) DEETYA.

Other informative resources include:

•	Building Diversity and the AQTF A guide to access and equity (WA Department of Education and Training – includes information about assessment and reasonable adjustment). Website http://www.det.wa.edu.au/training/sub- sites/BD/access/BuildingDiversity.pdf

•	Inclusive Practice is Good Practice (University of Tasmania, 1999) – includes information about assessment design and examples of inclusive practice. Website

See Part 4, Chapter 2 of the Training Package Development Handbook (DEST, September 2007) for more information on reasonable adjustment, including examples of adjustments.

Further sources of information

The section provides a listing of useful contacts and resources to assist assessors in planning, designing, conducting and reviewing of assessments against this Training Package.

Contacts

Agri-Food Industry Skills Council Ltd

PO Box 5450 Kingston ACT 2604

Telephone: 02 6163 7200

Facsimile: 02 6163 7299

Email: reception@agrifoodskills.net.au

Website: www.agrifoodskills.net.au

For information on the TAA04 Training and

Assessment Training Package contact:

Innovation & Business Skills Australia Level 2, Building B, 192 Burwood Road HAWTHORN VIC 3122

Telephone: (03) 9815 7000

Facsimile: (03) 9815 7001

Email: virtual@ibsa.org.au

Web: www.ibsa.org.au

General resources

Technical and Vocational Education and

Training (TVET) Australia Limited

Level 21, 390 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

VIC 3150

PO Box 12211, A’Beckett Street Post

Office

Melbourne, Victoria, 8006

Telephone: (03) 9832 8100

Facsimile: (03) 9832 8198

Email: sales@tvetaustralia.com.au

Web: www.tvetaustralia.com.au

Refer to http://antapubs.dest.gov.au/publications/search.asp to locate the following publications.

AQF Implementation Handbook, Third Edition, Australian Qualifications Framework

Advisory Board, 2002 <www.aqf.edu.au>

Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) - for general information go to

<www.dest.gov.au/sectors>

Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) - for resources and information go to:

<www.dest.gov.au>

Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for Registered Training Organisations, Australian National Training Authority, Melbourne, 2005, and from 1 July 2007, the AQTF

2007. Available in hard copy from State and Territory Training Authorities or can be downloaded from <www.dest.gov.au>

TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package. This is available from the Innovation and

Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Industry Skills Council and can be viewed, and components downloaded, from the National Training Information Service (NTIS).

National Training Information Service, an electronic database providing comprehensive information about RTOs, Training Packages and accredited courses - <www.ntis.gov.au>

Style Guide for Training Package Support Materials, Australian National Training Authority, Melbourne, 2003. Can be downloaded from <www.dest.gov.au>

Training Package Development Handbook (DEST, September 2007). Can be downloaded from

Assessment resources

Training Package Assessment Guides - a range of resources to assist RTOs in developing Training Package assessment materials (originally developed by ANTA with funding from the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs) and made up of 10 separate titles, as described at the publications page of <www.dest.gov.au>. Go to

<www.resourcegenerator.gov.au/loadpage.asp?TPAG.htm>

Printed and CD ROM versions of the Guides can be purchased from Technical and Vocational Education and Training Australia Limited (TVET). The resource includes the following guides:

1.	Training Package Assessment Materials Kit

2.	Assessing Competencies in Higher Qualifications

3.	Recognition Resource

4.	Kit to Support Assessor Training

5.	Candidate’s Kit: Guide to Assessment in Australian Apprenticeships

6.	Assessment Approaches for Small Workplaces

7.	Assessment Using Partnership Arrangements

8.	Strategies for ensuring Consistency in Assessment

9.	Networking for Assessors

10.	Quality Assurance Guide for Assessment

An additional guide ‘Delivery and Assessment Strategies’ has been developed to complement these resources.

Assessment tool design and conducting assessment VETASSESS & Western Australian Department of Training and Employment 2000, Designing Tests – Guidelines for designing knowledge based tests for Training Packages.

Vocational Education and Assessment Centre 1997, Designing Workplace Assessment Tools, A self-directed learning program, NSW TAFE.

Manufacturing Learning Australia 2000, Assessment Solutions, Australian Training Products, Melbourne.

Rumsey, David 1994, Assessment practical guide, Australian Government Publishing

Service, Canberra.

Assessor training

Australian Committee on Training Curriculum (ACTRAC) 1994, Assessor training program

– learning materials, Australian Training Products, Melbourne.

Australian National Training Authority, A Guide for Professional Development, ANTA, Brisbane.

Australian Training Products Ltd Assessment and Workplace Training, Training Package – Toolbox, ATPL Melbourne (available from TVET).

Green, M, et al. 1997, Key competencies professional development Package, Department for Education and Children's Services, South Australia.

Victorian TAFE Association 2000, The professional development CD: A learning tool, VTA, Melbourne.

Assessment system design and management

Office of Training and Further Education 1998, Demonstrating best practice in VET project – assessment systems and processes, OTFE Victoria.

Toop, L., Gibb, J. & Worsnop, P. Assessment system designs, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.

Western Australia Department of Training and VETASSESS 1998, Kit for Skills Recognition Organisations, WADOT, Perth.

Competency Standards

What is competency?

The broad concept of industry competency concerns the ability to perform particular tasks and duties to the standard of performance expected in the workplace. Competency requires the application of specified skills, knowledge and attitudes relevant to effective participation in an industry, industry sector or enterprise.

Competency covers all aspects of workplace performance and involves performing individual tasks; managing a range of different tasks; responding to contingencies or breakdowns; and dealing with the responsibilities of the workplace, including working with others. Workplace competency requires the ability to apply relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes consistently over time and in the required workplace situations and environments. In line with this

concept of competency, Training Packages focus on what is expected of a competent individual in the workplace as an outcome of learning, rather than focussing on the learning process itself.

Competency standards in Training Packages are determined by industry to meet identified industry skill needs. Competency standards are made up of a number of units of competency each of which describes a key function or role in a particular job function or occupation. Each unit of competency within a Training Package is linked to one or more AQF qualifications.

Contextualisation of units of competency by RTOs

Registered training organisations (RTOs) may contextualise units of competency in this endorsed Training Package to reflect required local outcomes. Contextualisation could involve additions or amendments to the unit of competency to suit particular delivery methods, learner profiles, specific enterprise equipment requirements, or to otherwise meet

local needs. However, the integrity of the overall intended outcome of the unit of competency must be maintained.

Any contextualisation of units of competency in this Training Package must be within the bounds of the following advice:

•	RTOs must not remove or add to the number and content of elements and performance criteria

•	RTOs can include specific industry terminology in the range statement

•	Any amendments and additions to the range statement made by RTOs must not diminish the breadth of application of the competency, or reduce its portability

•	RTOs may add detail to the evidence guide in areas such as the critical aspects of evidence or required resources and infrastructure—but only where these expand the breadth of the competency and do not limit its use.

Racing industry customisation and contextualisation guidelines

Any modifications to the competency standards and their assessment requirements must ensure the integrity of the standards, so as to maintain their applicability and portability within the racing industry.

The racing industry units of competency are developed to have application across all codes of the industry and in all States and Territories where the industry operates.

It is intended that standards can be customised to reflect differences in industry structure and delivery requirements of organisations and enterprises.

It is strongly recommended that customisation be carried out in consultation with the Racing Industry Standing Committee of Agri-Food Industry Skills Council.

RGR08 Racing Training Package incorporates racing industry competency standards, other competency standards, qualifications and skill sets. Customisation provides the opportunity to modify any or each of the components packaged in a qualification or skill set.

The following guidelines determine the extent of customisation allowable to meet the needs of an individual, an enterprise, workplace or a code of racing.

Customisation

Customisation of the unit must not alter the outcome of the unit. Nor must it alter the health, safety and environmental requirements of the unit.

General directions, processes and procedures can be adapted to fit enterprise or industry group requirements.

Customisation is not designed to be so extensive that the assessment and training required to achieve the unit of competency is substantially changed.

It is not acceptable to change any part of an element of competency or the performance criteria in a unit of competency. The removal or addition in total or in part, of either an element of competency or a performance criterion, may substantially alter the integrity of the unit of competency and its relationship to the qualification.

Some customisation of a unit of competency may occur within the range of variables, or evidence guides, but this should only occur if the change proposed is complementary to the existing range of variables or evidence guides.

Contextualisation

Contextualisation is a method of providing a meaningful framework for trainers and assessors to maximise learning outcomes for the trainees. RTOs are able to do this by organising appropriate support materials, learning activities, case studies and adaptations to language

and terminology. All units of competency in this Training Package offer advice on resource implications for delivery and assessment, and provide range statements that take account of differences between codes of the racing industry.

Components of units of competency

The components of units of competency are summarised below, in the order in which they appear in each unit of competency.

Unit title

The unit title is a succinct statement of the outcome of the unit of competency. Each unit of competency title is unique, both within and across Training Packages.

Unit descriptor

The unit descriptor broadly communicates the content of the unit of competency and the skill area it addresses. Where units of competency have been contextualised from units of competency from other endorsed Training Packages, summary information is provided. There may also be a brief second paragraph that describes its relationship with other units of competency, and any licensing requirements.

Employability skills

This sub-section contains a statement that the unit contains employability skills.

Prerequisite units (optional)

If there are any units of competency that must be completed before the unit, these will be listed.

Application of the unit

This sub-section fleshes out the unit of competency’s scope, purpose and operation in different contexts, for example, by showing how it applies in the workplace.

Competency field (optional)

The competency field either reflects the way the units of competency are categorised in the Training Package or denotes the industry sector, specialisation or function. It is an optional component of the unit of competency.

Sector (optional)

The industry sector is a further categorisation of the competency field and identifies the next classification, for example an elective or supervision field.

Elements of competency

The elements of competency are the basic building blocks of the unit of competency. They describe in terms of outcomes the significant functions and tasks that make up the competency.

Performance criteria

The performance criteria specify the required performance in relevant tasks, roles, skills and in the applied knowledge that enables competent performance. They are usually written in passive voice. Critical terms or phrases may be written in bold italics and then defined in range statement, in the order of their appearance in the performance criteria.

Required skills and knowledge

The essential skills and knowledge are either identified separately or combined. Knowledge identifies what a person needs to know to perform the work in an informed and effective manner. Skills describe the application of knowledge to situations where understanding is converted into a workplace outcome.

Range statement

The range statement provides a context for the unit of competency, describing essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment, depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. As applicable, the meanings of key terms used in the performance criteria will also be explained in the range statement.

Evidence guide

The evidence guide is critical in assessment as it provides information to the RTO and assessor about how the described competency may be demonstrated. The evidence guide does this by providing a range of evidence for the assessor to make determinations, and by providing the assessment context. The evidence guide describes:

•	conditions under which competency must be assessed including variables such as the assessment environment or necessary equipment

•	relationships with the assessment of any other units of competency

•	suitable methodologies for conducting assessment including the potential for workplace simulation

•	resource implications, for example access to particular equipment, infrastructure or situations

•	how consistency in performance can be assessed over time, various contexts and with a range of evidence

•	the required underpinning knowledge and skills.

Employability skills in units of competency

The detail and application of employability skills facets will vary according to the job-role requirements of each industry. In developing Training Packages, industry stakeholders are consulted to identify appropriate facets of employability skills which are incorporated into the relevant units of competency and qualifications.

Employability skills are not a discrete requirement contained in units of competency (as was the case with key competencies). Employability skills are specifically expressed in the context of the work outcomes described in units of competency and will appear in elements, performance criteria, range statements and evidence guides. As a result, users of Training Packages are required to review the entire unit of competency in order to accurately determine employability skills requirements.

How employability skills relate to the key competencies

The eight nationally agreed employability skills now replace the seven key competencies in Training Packages. Trainers and assessors who have used Training Packages prior to the introduction of employability skills may find the following comparison useful.

Employability Skills	Mayer Key Competencies
Communication	Communicating ideas and information
Teamwork	Working with others and in teams
Problem solving	Solving problems Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising	Collecting, analysing and organising information Planning and organising activities
Self-management
Learning
Technology	Using technology

When analysing the above table it is important to consider the relationship and natural overlap of employability skills. For example, using technology may involve communication skills and combine the understanding of mathematical concepts.

Explicitly embedding employability skills in units of competency

This Training Package seeks to ensure that industry-endorsed employability skills are explicitly embedded in units of competency. The application of each skill and the level of detail included in each part of the unit will vary according to industry requirements and the nature of the unit of competency.

Employability skills must be both explicit and embedded within units of competency. This means that employability skills will be:

•	embedded in units of competency as part of the other performance requirements that make	up the competency as a whole

•	explicitly described within units of competency to enable Training Packages users to identify	accurately the performance requirements of each unit with regards to employability skills.

This Training Package also seeks to ensure that employability skills are well-defined and written into units of competency so that they are apparent, clear and can be delivered and assessed as an essential component of unit work outcomes.

Employability Skills Framework

The following table contains the employability skills facets identified in the report Employability Skills for the Future. Copies of the report are available from the DEST website at: http://www.dest.gov.au/archive/ty/publications/employability_skills/index.htm

Skill	Facets Aspects of the skill that employers identify as important. The nature and application of these facets will vary depending on industry and job type.
Communication that contributes to productive and harmonious relations across employees and customers.	• listening and understanding • speaking clearly and directly • writing to the needs of the audience • negotiating responsively • reading independently • empathising • using numeracy effectively • understanding the needs of internal and external customers • persuading effectively • establishing and using networks • being assertive • sharing information • speaking and writing in languages other than English.
Teamwork that contributes to productive working relationships and outcomes.	• working across different ages irrespective of gender, race, religion or political persuasion • working as an individual and as a member of a team • knowing how to define a role as part of the team • applying teamwork to a range of situations e.g. futures planning and crisis problem solving • identifying the strengths of team members • coaching and mentoring skills, including giving feedback.
Problem solving that contributes to productive outcomes.	• developing creative, innovative and practical solutions • showing independence and initiative in identifying and solving problems • solving problems in teams • applying a range of strategies to problem solving • using mathematics, including budgeting and financial management to solve problems • applying problem-solving strategies across a range of areas • testing assumptions, taking into account the context of data and circumstances • resolving customer concerns in relation to complex project issues.
Initiative and enterprise that contribute to innovative outcomes.	• adapting to new situations • developing a strategic, creative and long-term vision • being creative • identifying opportunities not obvious to others • translating ideas into action • generating a range of options • initiating innovative solutions.
Planning and organising that contribute to long and short-term strategic Sample unit of competency components showing employability skills The following table shows the sequence of a unit of competency, and each cell contains text taken from a range of units. It provides examples of where and how various employability skills could be embedded in each component. Please note that in the example, the bracketed employability skills are provided for clarification only and would not be present in units of competency within this Training Package. Unit title Give formal presentations and take part in meetings (communication) Unit descriptor This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to promote the use and implementation of innovative work practices to effect change. (initiative and enterprise) Element Proactively resolve issues. (problem solving) Performance criteria Information is organised in a format suitable for analysis and dissemination in accordance with organisational requirements. (planning and organising) Range statement Software applications may include email, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database or accounting packages. (technology) Required skills and knowledge Modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and environments. (learning) Work collaboratively with others during a fire emergency. (teamwork) Instructions, procedures and other information relevant the maintenance of vessel and port security. (communication) Evidence guide Evidence of having worked constructively with a wide range of community groups and stakeholders to solve problems and adapt or design new solutions to meet identified needs in crime prevention. In particular, evidence must be obtained on the ability to: • assess response options to identified crime-prevention needs and determine the optimal action to be implemented • in consultation with relevant others, design an initiative to address identified issues. (initiative and enterprise) Employability Skills Summaries and units of competency An Employability Skills Summary exists for each qualification. Summaries include broad advice on industry expectations with regard to employability skills at the qualification level. Summaries should be used by trainers and assessors to assist in identifying the employability skills requirements contained within units of competency. Employability Skills Summaries follow each qualification in the Qualifications Framework section of this volume. planning.	• managing time and priorities – setting time lines, coordinating tasks for self and with others • being resourceful • taking initiative and making decisions • adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies • establishing clear project goals and deliverables • allocating people and other resources to tasks • planning the use of resources, including time management • participating in continuous improvement and planning processes • developing a vision and a proactive plan to accompany it • predicting – weighing up risk, evaluating alternatives and applying evaluation criteria • collecting, analysing and organising information • understanding basic business systems and their relationships.
Self-management that contributes to employee satisfaction and growth.	• having a personal vision and goals • evaluating and monitoring own performance • having knowledge and confidence in own ideas and visions • articulating own ideas and visions • taking responsibility.
Learning that contributes to ongoing improvement and expansion in employee and company operations and outcomes.	• managing own learning • contributing to the learning community at the workplace • using a range of mediums to learn – mentoring, peer support and networking, IT and courses • applying learning to technical issues (e.g. learning about products) and people issues (e.g. interpersonal and cultural aspects of work) • having enthusiasm for ongoing learning • being willing to learn in any setting – on and off the job • being open to new ideas and techniques • being prepared to invest time and effort in learning new skills • acknowledging the need to learn in order to accommodate change.
Technology that contributes to the effective carrying out of tasks.	• having a range of basic IT skills • applying IT as a management tool • using IT to organise data • being willing to learn new IT skills • having the OHS knowledge to apply technology • having the appropriate physical capacity.

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