This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct assessments of greyhounds trained in the racing industry for suitability to be transitioned via adoption or rehoming programs as a pet.

The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities dealing with predictable and unpredictable problems relating to their work in the greyhound racing sector.

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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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
Collate relevant information about the greyhound to be assessed, and schedule arrangements for assessment
Review background information provided by owner for individual greyhound, and identify factors that may impact on greyhound transitioning to a pet
Check assessment area to identify hazards and minimise risks to people and welfare of animals
Organise equipment, support personnel and companion animals needed for assessment process
Confirm identity and prepare greyhounds for assessment according to organisational procedures
Move the greyhound from holding area to a safe assessment environment
Identify health status of greyhound according to organisational procedures
Observe greyhound behaviour in a range of contexts, applying knowledge of context-appropriate and abnormal canine and breed-specific behaviour
Record the greyhound's behaviour using organisational criteria, tools and/or formats
Collate all information about individual greyhound
Review notes and assessment outcomes to identify any behaviours likely to affect the suitability of an individual greyhound to transition to a pet
Gather further information to confirm or clarify the initial assessment outcome, or refer to other suitable personnel according to organisational procedures
Make a judgement on the greyhound's suitability for transitioning to a pet based on information gathered using organisational tools, criteria and procedures
Advise owner of assessment outcome and/or acceptance to program according to organisational procedures
Discuss outcomes for greyhounds assessed as unsuitable for transitioning to pets at this point in time, according to organisational procedures
Determine any further action or behaviour modification required for greyhounds accepted to program, and refer to appropriate personnel
Complete all documentation accurately and file according to organisational procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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