Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals licensed to operate a business that trains greyhounds under racing industry regulated licensing criteria for the purpose of competing in industry-regulated events in the greyhound racing code.
It covers the care, maintenance and performance of greyhounds and the tasks and duties associated with running a racing establishment, including managing staff, finances and equipment. Trainers are responsible for planning and organising their own work, leading others and carrying out often complex and non-routine tasks.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this qualification. Refer to your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.
Entry Requirements
To undertake this qualification the individual must have:
- skills and knowledge commensurate with RGR20117 Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound) demonstrating industry-relevant experience in the care, welfare and management of greyhounds.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 11 core units plus
- 4 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 2 electives from Group A
- up to 2 electives from Group B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
BSBSMB303 |
Organise finances for the micro business |
BSBSMB305 |
Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for micro business |
BSBWHS401 |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
RGRCMN402 |
Participate in media interviews for racing |
RGRPSG207 |
Demonstrate greyhound racing industry integrity and ethical practice |
RGRPSG302 |
Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds |
RGRPSG303 |
Meet nutritional needs of greyhounds |
RGRPSG304 |
Participate in greyhound racing inquiries and appeals |
RGRPSG307* |
Train and race greyhounds |
RGRPSG401 |
Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of greyhounds |
RGRTRK402 |
Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions |
Elective Units
Group A
BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
BSBSMB405 |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
BSBSMB407 |
Manage a small team |
BSBSUS501 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
PSPGEN032 |
Deal with conflict |
SIRXMKT006 |
Develop a social media strategy |
SISXEMR002 |
Coordinate emergency responses |
TAEASS301 |
Contribute to assessment |
TAEASS401 |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
TAEASS402 |
Assess competence |
TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Group B
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
RGRPSG201 |
Handle greyhounds |
RGRPSG301 |
Rear greyhounds |
RGRPSG305 |
Coordinate greyhound breeding |
RGRPSG306* |
Determine care and treatment needs of greyhounds |
RGRPSG308* |
Whelp greyhounds |
RGRPSG309* |
Educate a greyhound |
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
RGRPSG306 Determine care and treatment needs of racing greyhounds |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds |
RGRPSG307 Train and race greyhounds |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds |
RGRPSG308 Whelp greyhounds |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds |
RGRPSG309 Educate a greyhound |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
RGR40418 Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer) |
RGR40408 Certificate IV in Racing (Greyhound Trainer) |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages Changes to core units |
No equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0