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Unit of competency details

RGRPSG202 - Transport greyhounds (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes RGRPSG202A - Transport greyhoundsUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Inclusion of prerequisite - RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds. 17/Dec/2017

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 18/Dec/2017

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  18/Dec/2017 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 1.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load and unload greyhounds in vehicles and ensure their safety and welfare during transport.

The unit applies to individuals who prepare greyhounds for transportation, carry out that transportation and unload greyhounds at the destination.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Refer to your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds

Unit Sector

Performance services greyhounds (PSG)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for and load greyhounds

1.1 Plan travel requirements according to requirements and industry codes of practice and animal welfare policies

1.2 Check weather and traffic conditions relevant to planned journey

1.3 Conduct vehicle and trailer safety check

1.4 Check ventilation and cooler operation of dog vehicles

1.5 Organise and check required equipment for transporting greyhounds including personal protective equipment

1.6 Inspect greyhounds and report illness or injury to supervisor

1.7 Apply bedding and dog clothing appropriate for weather conditions

1.8 Safely load greyhounds

2. Monitor greyhounds during transportation

2.1 Monitor greyhounds for comfort and safety while travelling

2.2 Provide rest and relief stops according to racing industry standards

2.3 Identify, and appropriately manage, effects of travel on the behaviour and condition of greyhounds

3. Conduct post-transport procedures

3.1 Safely unload greyhounds

3.2 Inspect greyhounds and report illness or injury to the supervisor

3.3 Care for greyhounds according to supervisor's instructions and safe work practices and animal welfare codes of practice

3.4 Check bedding and gear and report any damage to supervisor

3.5 Check and clean vehicle and trailer and report any defects to supervisor

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Description 

Oral Communication
  • Use clear and concise language to report verbally to supervisor, and to clarify instructions

Get the work done
  • Navigate effectively to reach destination in a safe manner

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

RGRPSG202 Transport greyhounds

RGRPSG202A Transport greyhounds

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Inclusion of prerequisite, RGRPSG201 Handle greyhounds.

No equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with RGR Racing Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has:

  • planned and implemented at least three journeys and for each journey:
  • complied with workplace safety policies when working with greyhounds
  • evaluated risks associated with transporting greyhounds
  • identified and used different items of greyhound handling gear
  • used safe handling and work practices when dealing with greyhounds.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • principles and practices for transporting greyhounds
  • normal or abnormal greyhound behaviour
  • symptoms and signs of greyhound illness, injury or distress
  • industry terminology related to handling greyhounds
  • methods of checking greyhound physical condition during and after transport
  • purpose of handling gear items and personal protective equipment
  • racing industry animal welfare requirements, including the Five Domains model of animal welfare
  • range of transport conditions, including temperature, time, duration and mode of travel, and their potential effects on greyhound health and welfare.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a greyhound establishment or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • a vehicle that is used to transport greyhounds
  • live greyhounds
  • workplace resources typically found in a greyhound establishment
  • specifications:
  • greyhound industry codes of practice.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0

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