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

RGRPSG411 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Interpret and manage greyhound behaviours

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSG411 - Interpret and manage greyhound behaviours
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic knowledge of greyhound breed-specific behaviour, read body language, and interpret and manage common behaviours. The unit applies to individuals who work with greyhounds and are involved in greyhound education at all stages. 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. 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
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify key features of the greyhound breed
  • Describe greyhounds according to physical features using industry terminology
  • Outline the natural ethogram of the domestic dog
  • Identify how artificial selection has influenced the predominance of certain behaviours in the working greyhound
  • Outline industry documentation used for greyhound identification
       
Element: Interpret common behaviours in greyhounds
  • Identify common behavioural issues, including those related to anxiety and predation that impact on the ability of a greyhound to transition from racing to a pet
  • Observe and identify behavioural indicators of different emotional states in greyhounds and their potential consequences
  • Undertake a functional analysis to document greyhound behaviour
       
Element: Provide constructive solutions to manage behaviour for transitioning to a pet
  • Source appropriate external reference material and resources to build knowledge of canine behaviour and current practices relating to behaviour modification
  • Evaluate common methods for modifying canine behaviour
  • Identify common approaches to address and manage canine behavioural issues
  • Identify best practice socialisation and environmental optimisation to assist greyhound transition to a pet at all life cycle stages
       

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Describe greyhounds according to physical features using industry terminology 
Outline the natural ethogram of the domestic dog 
Identify how artificial selection has influenced the predominance of certain behaviours in the working greyhound 
Outline industry documentation used for greyhound identification 
Identify common behavioural issues, including those related to anxiety and predation that impact on the ability of a greyhound to transition from racing to a pet 
Observe and identify behavioural indicators of different emotional states in greyhounds and their potential consequences 
Undertake a functional analysis to document greyhound behaviour 
Source appropriate external reference material and resources to build knowledge of canine behaviour and current practices relating to behaviour modification 
Evaluate common methods for modifying canine behaviour 
Identify common approaches to address and manage canine behavioural issues 
Identify best practice socialisation and environmental optimisation to assist greyhound transition to a pet at all life cycle stages 

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