Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work under supervision and apply the process for the collection of non-blood samples from racing animals. It requires compliance with laboratory protocols and procedures as well as the rules of racing, OHS regulations and safe operating procedures, which are essential to maintaining the integrity of the samples and the continuity and security of evidence. This unit of competency operates in work environments of racing administration approved sample collection facilities that may include racecourse, kennel or stable premises. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your State Principal Racing Authority for current license or registration requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports racing personnel or other authorised persons who are required to collect non-blood samples from greyhounds or horses under supervision as part of their job role. Competencies attained in this unit apply to the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred code of the industry. Consequently when performance criteria are applied they will relate to the greyhound code or the harness code or the thoroughbred code, and statements of attainment for this unit will reflect this distinction. This unit can be contextualised for other industries while also maintaining the integrity of the unit. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Prepare for sample collection. |
1. Process for selecting greyhounds or horses to be sampled is confirmed with stewards or supervising veterinarian. 2. Preparation of collecting area and provision of collecting equipment and collection bags are confirmed. 3. Collecting area and equipment are secured. 4. Greyhounds or horses required for non-blood sample collection are identified and escorted to collecting area. |
Collect samples. |
5. Collection procedures and rights and obligations are explained to nominated witness. 6. Urine collection procedures and protocols are followed. 7. Other non -blood samples are taken in accordance with protocols and procedures. 8. Chain of custody of sampling equipment , documentation and sample is maintained. 9. Swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols are followed. 10. Contingency plans are employed when sample cannot be provided within time frame. 11. Safety of greyhound or horse , self and others is maintained during collection of sample. |
Complete sample reports. |
12. Sample documents are completed and stored in accordance with racing protocols and procedures. 13. Alterations to collection procedures are recorded and reported to stewards. 14. Incidents that occurred during collection process are recorded and reported to stewards. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
Evidence should be collected over a period of time in a range of workplace-relevant contexts and include dealings with an appropriate range of situations. |
Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements. Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills. The following resources must be available:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package. The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons, at least one of whom should be approved by the State Principal Racing Authority. This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds). |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Preparation of collecting area will include: |
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Collecting equipment will include: |
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Collection procedures will include: |
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Non -blood samples may include: |
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Chain of custody of sampling equipment , documentation and sample may include: |
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Contingency plans may include: |
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Safety of greyhound or horse , self and others will include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit Sector |
Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing codes |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Functional Area
Functional Area |
Racing common |