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

RGRPSG301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Rear greyhounds

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSG301 - Rear greyhounds
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to rear greyhounds.The unit applies to individuals who rear greyhounds for racing.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
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maintain kennels
  • Establish and implement kennel routines and procedures, according to industry standards
  • Clean facilities and disinfect kennels
  • Maintain greyhound housing to industry and animal welfare codes of practice standards
  • Apply WHS protocols, according to animal welfare standards
  • Establish protocols to meet legislative, local authority requirements and to comply with industry codes of practice
       
Element: Manage early development of growing greyhounds
  • Establish and monitor greyhounds in group and individual housing systems
  • Develop and implement procedures for socialisation, enrichment and training of young greyhounds according to industry standards and greyhound welfare principles
  • Identify when a greyhound is ready for education
  • Catch, lead and control young greyhounds and provide them with exercise opportunities
  • Familiarise greyhounds with approved equipment used in training and racing greyhounds
       
Element: Monitor wellbeing of greyhounds
  • Identify and recognise the characteristics of a healthy greyhound
  • Identify, recognise and report symptoms of common illnesses and injuries
  • Implement general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures for greyhounds according to health and safety practices
  • Develop and implement a nutrition program according to greyhound welfare policies and determine the need for veterinary assistance or other specialist advice
  • Observe and report variations of individual greyhound eating and drinking patterns
  • Administer medications and treatments, according to veterinary instructions or other specialist advice
       
Element: Develop and maintain kennel records
  • Identify workplace contractual records and establish a boarding contract, where necessary
  • Maintain administrative and medical records according to industry standards
  • Establish and implement kennel routines and procedures, according to industry standards
  • Clean facilities and disinfect kennels
  • Maintain greyhound housing to industry and animal welfare codes of practice standards
  • Apply WHS protocols, according to animal welfare standards
  • Establish protocols to meet legislative, local authority requirements and to comply with industry codes of practice
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
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
Establish and implement kennel routines and procedures, according to industry standards 
Clean facilities and disinfect kennels 
Maintain greyhound housing to industry and animal welfare codes of practice standards 
Apply WHS protocols, according to animal welfare standards 
Establish protocols to meet legislative, local authority requirements and to comply with industry codes of practice 
Establish and monitor greyhounds in group and individual housing systems 
Develop and implement procedures for socialisation, enrichment and training of young greyhounds according to industry standards and greyhound welfare principles 
Identify when a greyhound is ready for education 
Catch, lead and control young greyhounds and provide them with exercise opportunities 
Familiarise greyhounds with approved equipment used in training and racing greyhounds 
Identify and recognise the characteristics of a healthy greyhound 
Identify, recognise and report symptoms of common illnesses and injuries 
Implement general health maintenance and preventative treatment procedures for greyhounds according to health and safety practices 
Develop and implement a nutrition program according to greyhound welfare policies and determine the need for veterinary assistance or other specialist advice 
Observe and report variations of individual greyhound eating and drinking patterns 
Administer medications and treatments, according to veterinary instructions or other specialist advice 
Identify workplace contractual records and establish a boarding contract, where necessary 
Maintain administrative and medical records according to industry standards 
Establish and implement kennel routines and procedures, according to industry standards 
Clean facilities and disinfect kennels 
Maintain greyhound housing to industry and animal welfare codes of practice standards 
Apply WHS protocols, according to animal welfare standards 
Establish protocols to meet legislative, local authority requirements and to comply with industry codes of practice 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSG301 - Rear greyhounds
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