Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for kennelling
- Identify and apply rules of racing relevant to kennelling procedures
- Check kennels for cleanliness, repair and security
- Secure kennels and verify the operation of security devices prior to commencement of kennelling
- Allocate duties to kennel staff according to workplace requirements
- Identify and manage hazards and risks in the kennelling area
- Oversee kennelling procedures for greyhounds
- Explain the purpose and requirements for kennelling procedures and the compliance requirements to kennel attendants
- Verify identification, weight and health of greyhounds prior to allocation of kennel
- Allocate kennels for each race using racing protocols and procedures
- Observe procedures for escorting and securing greyhound in allocated kennel
- Supervise greyhound attendants during visits to kennels
- Oversee pre-race procedures
- Monitor procedures for marshalling greyhounds according to workplace procedures
- Monitor procedures for conduct of stir-up
- Monitor procedures for supervising greyhound empty-out
- Monitor procedures for escorting greyhounds to race start
- Rectify or report to supervisor non-compliance with kennelling procedures
- Report distressed or ill greyhounds to veterinarian and stewards
- Oversee post-race procedures
- Monitor procedures for kennelling greyhounds for post-race swabbing
- Call veterinarian to inspect greyhounds that are injured, ill or nominated by stewards
- Relay reports on greyhounds' status to stewards in the required reporting format
- Monitor swabbing of greyhounds and report on procedural non-conformance