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

RGRPSG302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSG302 - Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor greyhound health and welfare, before and after exercise or races.The unit applies to all individuals who have greyhounds in their care.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.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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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess health and condition of greyhounds
  • Identify signs of a healthy and fit greyhound
  • Identify and recognise signs of greyhound ill health, injury or distress
  • Follow workplace procedures for greyhound specialist treatment referral
       
Element: Respond to injuries, illnesses or distress in greyhounds
  • Catch, handle and control sick or injured greyhounds, using fear-free techniques according to industry standards for safe greyhound handling
  • Follow first aid and disease control policies and procedures with respect to obligations to greyhounds, owners, regulations and duty of care
  • Comply with rules relating to prohibited substances and alternative treatments
  • Apply basic first aid treatment to greyhounds following industry standards, and refer greyhounds to the workplace veterinary practice when required
       
Element: Monitor greyhound health and welfare before and after exercise or races
  • Implement pre-exercise and post-exercise or race assessment of greyhound for injuries, distress, health and fitness
  • Report signs of greyhound illness, injury or distress to officials where required
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Identify signs of a healthy and fit greyhound 
Identify and recognise signs of greyhound ill health, injury or distress 
Follow workplace procedures for greyhound specialist treatment referral 
Catch, handle and control sick or injured greyhounds, using fear-free techniques according to industry standards for safe greyhound handling 
Follow first aid and disease control policies and procedures with respect to obligations to greyhounds, owners, regulations and duty of care 
Comply with rules relating to prohibited substances and alternative treatments 
Apply basic first aid treatment to greyhounds following industry standards, and refer greyhounds to the workplace veterinary practice when required 
Implement pre-exercise and post-exercise or race assessment of greyhound for injuries, distress, health and fitness 
Report signs of greyhound illness, injury or distress to officials where required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSG302 - Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds
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