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

RGRPSG409 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess greyhound structural and functional suitability for racing

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSG409 - Assess greyhound structural and functional suitability for racing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a physical examination of greyhounds to assess their structural and functional suitability for racing.The unit applies to individuals who work with greyhound owners, trainers and veterinarians to assist with optimising the health of racing greyhounds. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation, state-based licensing arrangements and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for greyhound examination
  • Assess the potential risks to health and safety when working with greyhounds
  • Obtain background information from owner and/or trainer on greyhound racing performance to assist with identifying common injuries
  • Prepare a safe and controlled environment to conduct the examination
  • Handle and control the greyhound to minimise the risk to self, others and the greyhound
  • Recognise greyhound behaviour that indicates that an activity should be discontinued
       
Element: Conduct physical examination for musculoskeletal dysfunction or injury
  • Assess gait, and check mobility of major joints and limbs using flexing and extension techniques
  • Examine the spinal column, applying gentle palpation techniques
  • Examine lower limbs to detect abnormalities
  • Assess common sites for torn muscles in racing greyhounds to detect injuries
  • Recognise signs indicating whether injury or dysfunction is acute or chronic
  • Monitor the greyhound for signs of pain, distress or alarm, and respond appropriately
       
Element: Provide options for detected musculoskeletal dysfunction or injury
  • Identify abnormalities and discuss examination findings with owner and/or trainer
  • Refer greyhounds with major dysfunction and injuries to registered veterinarian for clinical examination
  • Provide options for non-invasive treatment for minor dysfunction and injuries, with greyhound owner and/or trainer and in consultation with veterinarians
  • Advise on strategies to avoid injury, and on recovery or stand down times for relevant injuries, in consultation with veterinarians, owners and trainers
       
Element: Maintain records
  • Record examination notes and treatment plan for individual greyhound
  • Provide records to owner and/or trainer, and to the referring veterinarian as requested
  • File and store records, ensuring they can be retrieved when required
       

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
Assess the potential risks to health and safety when working with greyhounds 
Obtain background information from owner and/or trainer on greyhound racing performance to assist with identifying common injuries 
Prepare a safe and controlled environment to conduct the examination 
Handle and control the greyhound to minimise the risk to self, others and the greyhound 
Recognise greyhound behaviour that indicates that an activity should be discontinued 
Assess gait, and check mobility of major joints and limbs using flexing and extension techniques 
Examine the spinal column, applying gentle palpation techniques 
Examine lower limbs to detect abnormalities 
Assess common sites for torn muscles in racing greyhounds to detect injuries 
Recognise signs indicating whether injury or dysfunction is acute or chronic 
Monitor the greyhound for signs of pain, distress or alarm, and respond appropriately 
Identify abnormalities and discuss examination findings with owner and/or trainer 
Refer greyhounds with major dysfunction and injuries to registered veterinarian for clinical examination 
Provide options for non-invasive treatment for minor dysfunction and injuries, with greyhound owner and/or trainer and in consultation with veterinarians 
Advise on strategies to avoid injury, and on recovery or stand down times for relevant injuries, in consultation with veterinarians, owners and trainers 
Record examination notes and treatment plan for individual greyhound 
Provide records to owner and/or trainer, and to the referring veterinarian as requested 
File and store records, ensuring they can be retrieved when required 

Forms

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