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Unit of competency details

RGRPSG205 - Attend greyhounds at race meetings (Release 1)

Summary

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Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes RGRPSG205A - Attend greyhounds at race meetingsUpdated to meet new 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  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  14/Feb/2018 
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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 prepare greyhounds for racing, following kennelling and pre- and post-race procedures.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to attend greyhounds at race meetings. This may include kennel hands and trainers.

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 greyhounds for race meetings

1.1 Prepare healthy greyhounds for race meetings, according to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements

1.2 Follow industry and workplace requirements for personal presentation, at race meetings

2. Follow kennelling procedures

2.1 Follow racing officials' instructions and provide documentation relating to greyhound performance

2.2 Present greyhound for inspection when requested by stewards or officials

2.3 Carry out workplace kennelling duties, according to animal welfare requirements

3. Follow pre-race procedures

3.1 Collect greyhound from kennel, at specified time, and ethically control, during pre-race processes

3.2 Catch, lead, control and parade greyhound and follow parade official’s directions

3.3 Follow starting official’s directions, prepare greyhound for start, and place greyhound safely into starting box

3.4 Carry out pre-race duties according to animal welfare requirements  

4. Complete post-race procedures

4.1 Carry out post-race and rehydration procedures, according to safety procedures and the relevant rules of racing

4.2 Check greyhound for any post-race injury or stress and report to owner or trainer for action

4.3 Return greyhounds to home kennels and report any observations to owner or trainer

4.4 Check gear for damage, and clean and store according to workplace procedures

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 

Reading
  • Read and follow any officials’ written instructions

Writing
  • Use clear, specific and industry-related terminology to record basic information about greyhound performance

Oral Communication
  • Ask questions to clarify and confirm instructions

Get the work done
  • Make routine decisions and implement standard greyhound parading procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

RGRPSG205 Attend greyhounds at race meetings

RGRPSG205A Attend greyhounds at race meetings

Updated to meet new 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 and Breeding Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

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

  • attended a greyhound at a trial at least twice
  • attended a greyhound at a race meeting on at least three occasions.

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 attending greyhounds
  • animal welfare codes of practice
  • characteristics of healthy greyhounds
  • common greyhound illnesses or injuries
  • communication procedures during race day operations
  • grooming methods and equipment for race meetings
  • industry terminology related to greyhound racing procedures
  • methods of checking greyhound physical condition pre- and post-race
  • pre- and post-race care and welfare requirements of racing greyhounds
  • race meeting procedures and industry codes of practice
  • relevant rules of racing.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a greyhound racing establishment
  • a greyhound race track
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • racing greyhounds.

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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