Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 4.1. |
Release 1 |
This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 3.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in or providing services related to the greyhound racing industry.
It allows for three specialisations, including:
- greyhound trainer – licensed to operate a business that trains greyhounds under racing industry- regulated licensing criteria for the purpose of competing in industry-regulated events
- greyhound health assistant – providing independent non-veterinary greyhound health services for industry participants
- greyhound transition to a pet – providing services to assess, educate and transition greyhounds bred for racing to pets in new homes.
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:
- 5 core units plus
- 10 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. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation.
For the award of the Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry choose:
- at least 8 units from the electives in Groups A to D
- up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry (Trainer) choose:
- all 4 electives from Group A
- at least 4 units from the electives in Groups B, C or D
- up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry (Health Assistant) choose:
- all 4 electives from Group B
- at least 4 units from the electives in Groups A, C or D
- up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry (Transition to Pet) choose:
- all 4 electives from Group C
- at least 4 units from the electives in Groups A, B or D
- up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry (Trainer, Health Assistant).
Core Units
BSBWHS401 |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
RGRPSG201 |
Handle greyhounds |
RGRPSG207 |
Demonstrate greyhound racing industry integrity and ethical practice |
RGRPSG302 |
Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds |
RGRPSG411 |
Interpret and manage greyhound behaviours |
Elective 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.
Group A Trainer
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 |
Group B Health Assistant
RGRPSG407 |
Work as a greyhound health assistant |
RGRPSG408 |
Relate musculoskeletal structure to greyhound movement |
RGRPSG409* |
Assess greyhound structural and functional suitability for racing |
RGRPSG410* |
Provide massage therapy and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds |
Group C Greyhound Transition to Pet
ACMCAS409 |
Provide training advice to companion animal owners |
RGRPSG402* |
Assess greyhounds for suitability to transition to a pet |
RGRPSG403* |
Develop and implement greyhound transition to pet plans |
RGRPSG404* |
Carry out greyhound adoptions |
Group D
ACMACR401 |
Comply with animal control and regulation requirements |
ACMCAN302 |
Prepare and present information to the public |
ACMCAS409 |
Provide training advice to companion animal owners |
ACMGAS210 |
Prepare for and conduct a tour or presentation |
ACMSPE304 |
Provide basic care of domestic dogs |
ACMSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
ACMVET411 |
Prepare, deliver and review animal care education programs |
BSBSMB303 |
Organise finances for the micro business |
BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
BSBSMB407 |
Manage a small team |
BSBSMB420 |
Evaluate and develop small business operations |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
PSPGEN032 |
Deal with conflict |
RGRCMN402 |
Participate in media interviews for racing |
RGRPSG301 |
Rear greyhounds |
RGRPSG305 |
Coordinate greyhound breeding |
RGRPSG306* |
Determine care and treatment needs of greyhounds |
RGRPSG309* |
Educate a greyhound |
RGRTRK402 |
Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions |
SIRXMKT006 |
Develop a social media strategy |
SISXEMR002 |
Coordinate emergency responses |
TAEASS301 |
Contribute to assessment |
TAEASS401 |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
TAEASS402 |
Assess competence |
TAEASS403 |
Participate in assessment validation |
TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
TAEDEL404 |
Mentor in the workplace |
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
RGRPSG306 Determine care and treatment needs of greyhounds |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds |
RGRPSG307 Train and race greyhounds |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds |
RGRPSG309 Educate a greyhound |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds |
RGRPSG402 Assess greyhounds for suitability to transition to a pet |
RGRPSG411 Interpret and manage greyhound behaviour |
RGRPSG403 Develop and implement greyhound transition to pet plan |
RGRPSG402* Assess greyhounds for suitability to transition to a pet RGRPSG411 Interpret and manage greyhound behaviour |
RGRPSG404 Carry out greyhound adoptions |
RGRPSG411 Interpret and manage greyhound behaviour |
RGRPSG409 Assess greyhound structural and functional suitability for racing |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds RGRPSG408 Relate musculoskeletal structure to greyhound movement |
RGRPSG410 Provide massage therapy and non-invasive health treatments for greyhounds |
RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds RGRPSG408 Relate musculoskeletal structure to greyhound movement |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
RGR40419 Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry Release 2 |
RGR40419 Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry Release 1 |
Qualification updated to replace superseded first aid unit, as approved by the AISC in consultation with ASQA |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0