RGR40419 Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry

Release 2

RGR40419 Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry

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