RGRSTD301 — Perform duties of cadet steward

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• supported racing operations staff and completed administrative duties, including preparing race day documentation
• assisted with the conduct of race meetings or trials, including verifying the suitability of animals to race
• identified animals by colour, markings, brands, microchips and tattoos according to relevant code requirements
• supported senior stewards in non-race day activities, including: checked and gathered information on security, safety, animal welfare and performance and participant activity; followed instructions and procedures and complied with the rules of racing that apply to the duties of a cadet steward.

Knowledge evidence

• procedures and protocols for communicating with other stewards and officials, including: reporting lines within the workplace and wider racing industry; principles of effective communication; reporting irregularities and problems
• duties and responsibilities of cadet steward role, including: ethical conduct standards of relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority; relationship of own role to roles and activities of licensed and non-licensed racing industry personnel
• relevant rules of racing and own role, including: licensing requirements for racing industry personnel; registration requirements of greyhounds or horses; racing industry animal welfare requirements; key safety and environmental requirements
• methods for identifying greyhounds or racehorses, including: markings, physical features and brands; microchips and tattoos according to relevant code requirements; registration documentation
• approved racing gear and reasons for identifying and reporting problems with condition, fit and safety
• animal performance indicators and checking for common signs and symptoms of injury, ill health or distress in racing animals
• safety and security of kennels or stables
• reasons racing animals may not perform as expected
• organisational policies and procedures that apply to cadet steward duties: methods and protocols for collecting evidence; purpose and comprehension of racing and non-racing operations documentation; procedures for recordkeeping and use of office information systems

Foundation skills

• Learning: Actively maintain a current and thorough knowledge of the rules of racing and PRA requirements for stewards
• Reading: Interpret key information in procedures and protocols, rules of racing and other documentation, and consolidate information to determine work requirements
• Writing: Accurately record and complete racing industry documentation, and compile reports using clear language and terminology
• Oral communication: Effectively participate in verbal exchanges using collaborative and inclusive techniques, including active listening and questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information
• Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and legislative requirements; Seek advice and clarification for new activities
• Interact with others: Cooperate with others and contribute to work practices where joint outcomes are expected and deadlines are to be met
• Get the work done: Make routine decisions and implement standard procedures for routine tasks, using formal decision-making processes for more complex and non-routine situations

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