Unit of competency
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 safely identify, catch and control an individual greyhound, after a race or trial, and report incidents and observations.
The unit applies to individuals who are authorised to perform the duties of a greyhound catcher, at a trial or race.
NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
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 to catch greyhounds |
1.1 Follow rules of racing, and protocols and procedures that are related to greyhound welfare and catching pen operations 1.2 Select and use personal protective equipment according to requirements and follow pre-race catching preparations 1.3 Identify hazards in catching area and use strategies to minimise risk of injury, according to WHS and animal welfare policies 1.4 Watch race from catchers' designated area and identify welfare issues that may affect individual greyhounds |
2. Conduct post-race greyhound activity |
2.1 Collect specified greyhound and ethically restrain, following catching pen supervisor or steward instructions 2.2 Inspect greyhound for injury, cramp or fatigue 2.3 Report race incidents or observations to greyhound's trainer or handler |
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 |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
RGRPSG206 Catch and control greyhounds |
RGRPSG206A Perform duties of greyhound catcher |
Title changed for clarity. 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