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Assess greyhound or horse handling skills

Assess greyhound or horse handling skills

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRSTD406
State Code
OAA77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess safe animal handling practices of licence or registration applicants in a range of situations, including greyhound or horse races or trials, and provide appropriate feedback.The unit applies to individuals authorised to assess the greyhound or horse handling skills of licence or registration applicants working in greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes.Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are appointed under the rules of racing by the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA). Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for requirements.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review greyhound or horse handling skills required for nominated job functions
  • 1.1 Identify greyhound or horse handling skills for nominated job functions for relevant governing authority's licensing or registration requirements
  • 1.2 Revise or update knowledge of current licensing or registration and workplace health and safety requirements in relation to greyhound or horse handling skills
  • 1.3 Select organisational assessment tool or checklist for assessing the handling skills of the applicant for the nominated job function
2. Assess greyhound or horse handling skills
  • 2.1 Identify horse or greyhound by colour, markings, and brands or tattoos relevant to racing code
  • 2.2 Ensure horse or greyhound being handled is appropriate for the skill level of the applicant, and appropriate for competence for licence to be issued
  • 2.3 Check that the applicant has selected and can correctly name the appropriate approved racing gear relevant to nominated job function according to relevant governing authority's register
  • 2.4 Observe and record whether the applicant has correctly fitted and adjusted the relevant, approved racing gear
  • 2.5 Observe and record whether the applicant has safely handled the greyhound or horse according to racing industry code approved practices identified on organisational assessment tool or checklist
3. Determine if greyhound or horse handling skills are appropriate for nominated job function
  • 3.1 Assess performance during handling skills tests using objective measurements and safe operating procedures on organisational assessment tool or checklist
  • 3.2 Make a judgement and record outcome of handling and gear fitting evaluation
  • 3.3 Advise applicant of outcome and provide feedback on handling skills assessment
  • 3.4 Recommend remedial action where skills do not meet the governing authority's requirements
  • 3.5 Record reasons for decision on licence or registration application endorsement or rejection
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6889 RGRSTD406A Assess greyhound or horse handling skills Unit of competency
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