Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RGRPSG204 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Attend greyhounds during and after exercise routines

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSG204 - Attend greyhounds during and after exercise routines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, handle and exercise greyhounds, of all ages, and conduct post-exercise care procedures.The unit applies to individuals who may be required to attend greyhounds during exercise routines. This may include kennel hands and trainers.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare greyhounds for exercise
  • Identify greyhounds to be exercised
  • Identify greyhound social traits, behaviour and illnesses, prior to preparation for exercise
  • Prepare for greyhound exercise activities according to industry standards
  • Identify exercise hazards and personal protective equipment requirements and apply risk control measures in accordance with WHS
       
Element: Exercise greyhounds
  • Lead and control greyhounds, before undertaking exercise activities
  • Interact positively with the greyhound whenever it is handled
  • Implement a process of desensitisation and habituation in relation to the greyhound being fitted with exercise gear
  • Conduct exercise activity with greyhounds, of various ages, according to the goals of the activity
       
Element: Perform post-exercise procedures
  • Effectively cool down the greyhound post-exercise and supply water to drink to prevent heat stress or dehydration
  • Implement post-exercise assessment of greyhound for injuries, distress, health and fitness
  • Report signs of greyhound illness, injury or distress to supervisor and refer to veterinarian if required
  • Report any irregularities with greyhound exercise gear to supervisor according to workplace policy and safety requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 greyhounds to be exercised 
Identify greyhound social traits, behaviour and illnesses, prior to preparation for exercise 
Prepare for greyhound exercise activities according to industry standards 
Identify exercise hazards and personal protective equipment requirements and apply risk control measures in accordance with WHS 
Lead and control greyhounds, before undertaking exercise activities 
Interact positively with the greyhound whenever it is handled 
Implement a process of desensitisation and habituation in relation to the greyhound being fitted with exercise gear 
Conduct exercise activity with greyhounds, of various ages, according to the goals of the activity 
Effectively cool down the greyhound post-exercise and supply water to drink to prevent heat stress or dehydration 
Implement post-exercise assessment of greyhound for injuries, distress, health and fitness 
Report signs of greyhound illness, injury or distress to supervisor and refer to veterinarian if required 
Report any irregularities with greyhound exercise gear to supervisor according to workplace policy and safety requirements 

Forms

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