Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise race meeting kennelling procedures before, during and after racing. It requires adherence to the compliance requirements associated with the rules of racing and related protocols, allocating duties to and monitoring performance of kennel staff to ensure procedures meet security standards and race schedule timetable in line with stewards' directions. To undertake this unit the candidate will be able to oversee safe greyhound handling skills. It is recommended that RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices be delivered in conjunction with or before this unit of competency. This unit of competency operates in work environments of racing kennels, racecourses and public areas. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your State Principal Racing Authority for current license or registration requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports licensed and registered personnel and others in the greyhound racing industry who may be required to supervise race meeting kennels as part of their job function. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Prepare for kennelling. |
1. Rules of racing that apply to kennelling procedures are identified and applied. 2. Kennels are checked for cleanliness, repair and security . 3. Kennels are secured and operation of monitors (if present) or other security devices is verified prior to commencement of kennelling. 4. Duties are allocated to kennel staff. 5. OHS hazards are identified and risks managed. |
Oversee kennelling procedures for greyhounds. |
6. Purpose of and requirements for kennelling procedures and the obligations of staff to comply are explained to kennel attendants. 7. Identification , weight and health of greyhounds are verified prior to allocation of kennel. 8. Kennels for each race are allocated using racing protocols and procedures. 9. Procedures for escorting and securing greyhound in allocated kennel are observed. 10. Greyhound attendants are supervised during visits to kennels. |
Oversee pre-race procedures. |
11. Procedures for marshalling greyhounds are monitored. 12. Procedures for conduct of stir -up are monitored. 13. Procedures for supervising greyhound empty -out are monitored. 14. Procedures for escorting greyhounds to race start are monitored. 15. Distressed or ill greyhounds are reported to veterinarian and stewards. |
Oversee post-race procedures. |
16. Procedures for kennelling greyhounds for post-race swabbing are monitored. 17. Veterinarian is called to inspect greyhounds that are injured , ill or nominated by stewards. 18. Reports on greyhounds' status are relayed to stewards. 19. Swabbing of greyhounds is monitored. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplace-relevant contexts and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations. |
Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements. Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills. The following resources must be available:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package. The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons. This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds). |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Rules of racing that apply to kennelling procedures may include: |
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Security requirements may include: |
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Duties performed by kennel staff may include: |
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OHS hazards and risks may include: |
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Features considered to verify identification and health of greyhounds may include: |
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Protocol and procedures when kennels are allocated may include: |
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Procedures to follow when greyhounds are escorted and secured in kennels will include: |
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Attendants are supervised during visits to kennels to: |
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Main features of the pre-race marshalling procedure include: |
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Conduct of stir -up involves: |
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Empty -out procedures may include: |
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Procedures of escorting greyhounds to race start include: |
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Features of distressed or ill greyhounds may include: |
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Features of injured greyhounds may include: |
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Swabbing will include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit Sector |
Greyhound racing code |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Functional Area
Functional Area |
Racing performance services |