Unit of competency Outline
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Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity
Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity
Unit of competency
National Code
RGRCMN203
RGRCMN203
State Code
OAB09
OAB09
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
092199 - Sport And Recreation, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with racing industry ethics and behave with integrity regarding the rules of racing and related protocols. The unit applies to individuals who work in the racing industry in greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine current community expectations in regards to racing
- 1.1 Recognise the different community viewpoints in regards to the use of animals for sport
- 1.2 Determine the potential animal welfare issues for each of the lifecycle stages of animals used for sport and how these might be prevented or minimised
2. Demonstrate ethical practice
- 2.1 Identify the key requirements and purpose of local and national rules of racing, including inquiries and appeals processes and procedures
- 2.2 Identify protocols and practices related to working ethically and with integrity relevant to own work role
- 2.3 Abide by community expectation, workplace practices and legislation relating to animal welfare
- 2.4 Carry out directions and requests from stewards and officials according to workplace policy
- 2.5 Comply with appeals, inquiry and compliance processes and procedures in racing
3. Promote the interests of racing and conform to industry practices
- 3.1 Provide information about racing that is positive and accurate and does not breach the rules of racing
- 3.2 Use information sensitively and in the best interests of the racing industry
- 3.3 Outline and observe the Principal Racing Authority’s social media policy, including regulations and legislation related to non-discriminatory language and behaviour
- 3.4 Apply personal grooming and presentation requirements for job role
4. Maintain productive industry relationships
- 4.1 Recognise community interests in racing and ensure that personal commentary, opinion and behaviour is non-discriminatory and does not cause damage to the image of racing
- 4.2 Conduct open, honest and ethical dealings with industry organisations and individual stakeholders, and treat the ideas and opinions of others with politeness and respect
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6861 | RGRCMN001A | Comply with the rules of racing and related protocols | Unit of competency |