RGRSTD403 — Apply principles of administrative law to investigation and resolution of racing matters

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What an assessment for RGRSTD403 must cover

55 assessable components: 3 elements (17 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 27 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Apply the principles of administrative law

1.1Apply natural justice to the investigation and resolution of racing matters
1.2Follow racing protocols and procedures and due processes during the investigation and resolution of racing matters
1.3Identify circumstances requiring the exercise of powers that are outside organisational or own limits, and refer to designated personnel
1.4Identify potential risks associated with the exercise of powers and strategies to manage risks
1.5Prepare documentation of investigations and interviews, complying with the rules of racing and principles of administrative law

2 Conduct inquiries using effective interview techniques

2.1Outline the purpose and intent of the interview to all participants, explaining rules and protocols to be followed
2.2Organise and use communication and recording aids during interviews according to organisational requirements
2.3Explain participant rights and responsibilities and determine the participant’s need for assistance
2.4Use active listening and effective questioning techniques to elicit and clarify information
2.5Apply strategies for dealing with difficult people and conflict situations
2.6Conduct interviews and inquiries in a timely manner according to organisational protocols and principles of administrative law

3 Make decision and determine appropriate penalties

3.1Identify specific rules of racing that apply to the racing matter
3.2Consult rules of racing to clarify information relating to the matter
3.3Base decisions on evidence provided and according to the rules of racing
3.4Consider penalties appropriate to the matter based on the evidence gathered, previous history of the participant and previous penalties for similar breaches of specific rules
3.5Announce the decision and associated penalty, providing reasons to ensure a fair and transparent process
3.6Explain right to appeal and associated process to the participant

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has applied the principles of administrative law to the investigation and resolution of racing matters, on at least three occasions, including for each:
explained purpose, procedures and protocols for conducting the interview
used a range of communication strategies to elicit facts and information and to defuse potentially difficult situations
applied the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness and complied with equity principles when gathering, reviewing and making decisions about the racing matter based on evidence
determined and announced penalties for infringements according to rules of racing.

Knowledge evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
principles of administrative law, including:
natural justice
procedural fairness
due process
exercise of power
decisions based on evidence
right to appeal
penalties
industry terminology related to compliance
rules of racing for relevant code, including:
racing industry animal welfare and safety requirements
rules relating to licensed personnel, permit holders and others authorised to undertake work associated with the greyhound, harness and thoroughbred codes
communication procedures and protocols, including:
reporting lines within the workplace and wider racing industry
reporting of irregularities and problems
communication and recording aids
techniques for dealing with difficult people
questioning techniques
assertiveness skills
non-verbal communication
organisational policies and procedures for conducting inquiries:
rules relating to conduct of inquiries, hearings, protests and/or appeals
ethical conduct standards of relevant principal racing authority
key principles of anti-discrimination, harassment, and confidentiality
purpose of racing operations documentation
referrals to other bodies.

Foundation skills

Reading: • Critically analyse complex documentation from a variety of sources, and consolidate information relating to investigation and evidence to determine requirements and draw conclusions
Writing: • Document evidence accurately, including justification for decisions and penalties, using clear language and industry terminology in workplace formats
Oral communication: • Communicate using assertive communication techniques to gather, interpret and relay information related to racing incident investigations
Navigate the world of work: • Take responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and requirements • Recognise the need for ethical behaviour and actively promote the integrity and fairness of processes
Interact with others: • Manage conflict through the recognition of contributing factors and by implementing strategies to resolve conflict • Recognise the diversity in people and manage this diversity to ensure fair and transparent processes
Get the work done: • Make critical decisions in complex situations based on evidence, taking into consideration a range of variables • Apply systematic and analytical decision-making processes for complex and non-routine situations • Respond to problems requiring immediate resolution, drawing on past experiences to focus on the cause of a problem

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What does an assessment tool for RGRSTD403 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRSTD403 needs to address all 55 unit components: 3 elements with 17 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 27 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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