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

RGRPSG305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate greyhound breeding

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSG305 - Coordinate greyhound breeding
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor greyhound mating and breeding programs and evaluate outcomes.The unit applies to individuals who coordinate greyhound breeding, who may be owners or may be greyhound breeders. The individual is overseeing the process and ensuring it is followed.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your state 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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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine breeding plans
  • Assess and clarify individual breeding program objectives and requirements according to industry, legislation, regulations, animal welfare and ethics, codes of practice and requirements
  • Apply industry breeding regulations and animal welfare requirements
  • Identify resources required to support breeding requirements
       
Element: Select animals for breeding
  • Use basic genetic concepts to help meet individual breeding program objectives according to animal welfare and ethical breeding procedures
  • Assess pedigree information and anatomical traits to determine suitability for breeding
  • Select animals for breeding according to industry standards, industry performance indicators and industry accepted breeding techniques
  • Ensure examinations and tests to confirm suitability of selected animals for breeding are carried out when required
       
Element: Monitor breeding programs
  • Communicate, orally and in writing, breeding program strategies and procedures to staff, and provide training opportunities as required
  • Identify potential risks to animals during breeding, birth and early life, evaluate options for managing the risk, and prepare in case of emergencies
  • Oversee the provision of gestational nutrition, health and emergency care to greyhounds
  • Identify external influences on eventual success, and develop procedures and protocols to minimise their effects
  • Prioritise and implement changes necessary to achieve breeding program objectives
       
Element: Evaluate breeding programs
  • Review and evaluate breeding program processes and outcomes against industry performance indicators, and update breeding plans based on outcomes
  • Assess and update criteria used to select animals for breeding to meet the requirements of the breeding program and industry requirements
  • Coordinate the maintenance of breeding records according to industry codes of practice, breeding program requirements and workplace procedures
       

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
Assess and clarify individual breeding program objectives and requirements according to industry, legislation, regulations, animal welfare and ethics, codes of practice and requirements 
Apply industry breeding regulations and animal welfare requirements 
Identify resources required to support breeding requirements 
Use basic genetic concepts to help meet individual breeding program objectives according to animal welfare and ethical breeding procedures 
Assess pedigree information and anatomical traits to determine suitability for breeding 
Select animals for breeding according to industry standards, industry performance indicators and industry accepted breeding techniques 
Ensure examinations and tests to confirm suitability of selected animals for breeding are carried out when required 
Communicate, orally and in writing, breeding program strategies and procedures to staff, and provide training opportunities as required 
Identify potential risks to animals during breeding, birth and early life, evaluate options for managing the risk, and prepare in case of emergencies 
Oversee the provision of gestational nutrition, health and emergency care to greyhounds 
Identify external influences on eventual success, and develop procedures and protocols to minimise their effects 
Prioritise and implement changes necessary to achieve breeding program objectives 
Review and evaluate breeding program processes and outcomes against industry performance indicators, and update breeding plans based on outcomes 
Assess and update criteria used to select animals for breeding to meet the requirements of the breeding program and industry requirements 
Coordinate the maintenance of breeding records according to industry codes of practice, breeding program requirements and workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSG305 - Coordinate greyhound breeding
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