This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for greyhounds and protect their health and welfare through the creation and maintenance of comfortable physical and mental environments.

The unit applies to all individuals who have a greyhound in their care.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify and recognise the characteristics of a healthy greyhound
Identify, recognise and report symptoms of common greyhound illnesses and injuries and signs of distress to supervisor/trainer/owner
Recognise and report the characteristics of a greyhound in a positive, negative or neutral mental state
Identify the range of feeds appropriate for the nutritional requirements of greyhounds
Determine the feed and water requirements for an individual racing greyhound, taking into account age, gender, body mass and health of the dog and its career
Ensure access to and security of food for all greyhounds
Observe individual greyhound eating and drinking patterns, and report variations to supervisor/trainer/owner
Comply with racing kennel operations related to the care, welfare and management of greyhounds
Clean and maintain kennels, the kennel environment and yards according to sanitation requirements and industry codes of practice
Identify workplace safety hazards and take the appropriate actions to rectify
Identify any signs of discomfort and/or distress of greyhounds and take the appropriate actions to rectify
Provide greyhounds with access to activities that involve choice and variety to enable behavioural expression
Follow an enrichment and exercise plan for greyhounds at different life stages
Choose appropriate grooming and bathing equipment for greyhounds and use to groom and bathe greyhounds
Catch, lead and control greyhounds and groom and prepare greyhounds for race meetings according to work health and safety (WHS) policy
Check greyhounds for illness or injury during grooming, and report or record findings promptly

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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