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Attend greyhounds at race meetings

Attend greyhounds at race meetings

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG205
State Code
BBF30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
06/12/2018
Nominal Hours
25
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6903 RGRPSG205A Attend greyhounds at race meetings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD739 RGRSS00026 Greyhound Attendant Skill Set Skill set
BDO1 RGR20117 Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound) Qualification