This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist the kennel supervisor in the control of greyhounds during race meetings.

The unit applies to race meeting staff assisting in the conduct of races or trials in work environments including racing kennels, racecourses and public areas.

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.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current 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 apply rules of racing relevant to kennelling procedures and greyhound health and welfare guidelines
Follow kennelling procedures and responsibilities of kennel attendant
Ensure security of kennels prior to commencement of kennelling
Confirm duties prior to commencement of kennelling with supervisor to ensure compliance with racing protocols and procedures
Verify the identity of greyhounds and their general fitness to race
Collect and securely store registration papers
Secure the kennel after escorting and observing the greyhound and attendant to allocated kennel
Seek approval prior to allowing non-scheduled visit to kennels by greyhound attendant or others
Monitor general wellbeing of greyhound and refer concerns to veterinarian or kennel supervisor
Call greyhounds to marshalling area prior to race
Verify identification of greyhounds and allocate race rugs
Escort greyhounds to stir-up area
Identify and direct catchers to finish area
Organise greyhounds into race order and hand over to racing official
Maintain cleanliness, safety and security of kennel area throughout race meeting
Collect and return race rugs and documents after receiving greyhounds after race
Check and clean kennels, scales, race rugs, vests and other equipment, and report damage at the end of race meeting according to work practices

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRROP202 - Perform duties of kennel attendant at race meetings

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