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Demonstrate knowledge of the greyhound racing industry structure

Level / 3
Credits / 5

PurposeThis is a theory based unit standard for people who require background information on the greyhound racing industry, or to inform a decision on career choice within the industry.

People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the: national structure that governs greyhound racing within the New Zealand racing industry; the department structure that manages greyhound racing; Greyhound Racing New Zealand Rules of Racing and the New Zealand Greyhound; and roles of official staff on a greyhound raceday.

Subfield / Greyhound Racing Industry
Domain / Greyhound Racing
Status / Registered
Status date / 21 November 2008
Date version published / 21 November 2008
Planned review date / 31 December 2012
Entry information / Open.
Accreditation / Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry.
Standard setting body (SSB) / Primary Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference / 0018

This AMAP can be accessed at

Special notes

1People will need to have access to a copy of the Greyhound Racing New Zealand Rules of Racing and the New Zealand Greyhound available from the Racing Registrar, NZ Greyhound Racing Association, PO Box 38899, Wellington Mail Centre 5045, New Zealand. Phone: 04-589-4900, or website

2Forms, contact addresses, and telephone numbers of industry organisations can be obtained from the Racing Registrar, NZ Greyhound Racing Association, PO Box 38899, Wellington Mail Centre 5045, New Zealand. Phone: 04-589-4900, or website

Elements and performance criteria

Element 1

Demonstrate knowledge of the national structure that governs greyhound racing within the New Zealand racing industry.

Performance criteria

1.1The organisations that govern greyhound racing with the New Zealand racing industry are described in terms of their roles and functions.

RangeGovernment, Minister of Racing, Judicial Control Authority, Totalisator Agency Board, New Zealand Racing Board.

Element 2

Demonstrate knowledge of the department structure that manages greyhound racing.

Performance criteria

2.1The department structure that manages the greyhound industry is identified.

Rangeincludes but is not limited to – Chief Executive Officer, Board Secretariat, Racing Manager, Training and Development Officer, Field Officers/Stewards, Racecourse Inspector, Stipendiary Stewards.

Element 3

Demonstrate knowledge of the Greyhound Racing New Zealand Rules of Racing and the New Zealand Greyhound.

Performance criteria

3.1Description of the Greyhound Racing New Zealand Rules of Racing and Regulations identifies their function.

3.2Description of the Greyhound Racing New Zealand Rules of Racing and Regulations identifies sources of advice for their interpretation.

Rangestaff and solicitors of Greyhound Racing New Zealand.

3.3Description of the Greyhound Racing New Zealand Rules of Racing and Regulations identifies procedures to follow for the amendment of rules.

3.4Description of the Greyhound Racing New Zealand Rules of Racing and Regulations identifies people who are bound by the rules.

3.5Description of the Greyhound Racing New Zealand Rules of Racing and Regulations identifies forms available for the administration of the industry.

3.6Description of the New Zealand Greyhound outlines its contents and function.

Element 4

Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of official staff on a greyhound raceday.

Performance criteria

4.1Official staff for a greyhound raceday are described in terms of their roles.

RangeRace Club secretary, Raceday Secretary, Racecourse Inspector, Stipendiary Steward, Field Officer/Steward, Assistance Stipendiary Steward, Judge, veterinarian, Swab Attendant, kennel officials, Lure Driver, Starter.

Please note

Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.

Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.

Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.

Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.

Comments on this unit standard

Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.

 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018