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

RGRSWA301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect non-blood samples from greyhounds or horses

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRSWA301 - Collect non-blood samples from greyhounds or horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and collect non-blood samples from racing animals and complete reporting requirements. The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision, using specialised knowledge and practical skills to carry out routine non-blood sampling activities within greyhound, harness or thoroughbred racing code workplaces.No licensing, legislative, regulatory 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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for sample collection
  • Confirm process for selecting greyhounds or horses to be sampled with stewards or supervising veterinarian
  • Confirm preparation of collecting area and provision of collecting equipment and collection bags, including personal protective equipment
  • Secure collecting area and equipment
  • Identify hazards and minimise risks associated with sample collection
  • Identify and escort greyhounds or horses required for non-blood sample collection to collecting area following safe animal handling practices
       
Element: Collect samples
  • Explain collection procedures and rights and obligations to nominated witness
  • Follow safe urine collection procedures and protocols
  • Take other non-blood samples according to collection protocols and safety procedures
  • Maintain chain of custody of sampling equipment, documentation and sample
  • Follow swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols
  • Implement contingency plans when sample cannot be provided within timeframe
  • Maintain safety of greyhound or horse, self and others during collection of sample
       
Element: Complete sample reports
  • Complete and store sample documents according to racing protocols and procedures
  • Record and report alterations to collection procedures to stewards
  • Record and report incidents that occurred during collection process to stewards
  • Give evidence relating to collection processes at inquiries when requested by stewards
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Confirm process for selecting greyhounds or horses to be sampled with stewards or supervising veterinarian 
Confirm preparation of collecting area and provision of collecting equipment and collection bags, including personal protective equipment 
Secure collecting area and equipment 
Identify hazards and minimise risks associated with sample collection 
Identify and escort greyhounds or horses required for non-blood sample collection to collecting area following safe animal handling practices 
Explain collection procedures and rights and obligations to nominated witness 
Follow safe urine collection procedures and protocols 
Take other non-blood samples according to collection protocols and safety procedures 
Maintain chain of custody of sampling equipment, documentation and sample 
Follow swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols 
Implement contingency plans when sample cannot be provided within timeframe 
Maintain safety of greyhound or horse, self and others during collection of sample 
Complete and store sample documents according to racing protocols and procedures 
Record and report alterations to collection procedures to stewards 
Record and report incidents that occurred during collection process to stewards 
Give evidence relating to collection processes at inquiries when requested by stewards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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