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

RGRSWA303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect blood samples for racing animal drug testing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRSWA303 - Collect blood samples for racing animal drug testing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work under supervision and apply the process for the safe and secure collection of blood samples from racing animals. The unit applies to racing personnel or other authorised persons who are required to collect blood samples from racing greyhounds or horses under supervision as part of their job role, in work environments of racing administration-approved sample collection facilities that may include racecourses, kennels or stable premises.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification 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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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan for blood collection from greyhounds or horses
  • Confirm process for selecting greyhounds or horses with stewards
  • Confirm collecting area is prepared and equipment is provided
  • Secure collecting area and equipment according to procedures
  • Identify animals nominated for blood collection and escort to collecting area following safe animal handling practices
       
Element: Collect blood samples from greyhounds or horses
  • Explain collection procedures and rights and obligations to nominated witness
  • Employ techniques for handling greyhounds or horses to ensure safety of animals, self and others
  • Prepare animals for blood collection
  • Follow safe blood collection procedures and protocols
  • Maintain chain of custody of sampling equipment, documentation and samples
  • Follow swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols
  • Manage disposal of sharps to ensure safety of self and others
       
Element: Document and provide information on swabbing procedure to relevant parties
  • Complete and file swab documentation
  • Justify and document alterations to standard collection procedures
  • Document incidents that occurred during collection procedure, and report to 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 with stewards 
Confirm collecting area is prepared and equipment is provided 
Secure collecting area and equipment according to procedures 
Identify animals nominated for blood collection and escort to collecting area following safe animal handling practices 
Explain collection procedures and rights and obligations to nominated witness 
Employ techniques for handling greyhounds or horses to ensure safety of animals, self and others 
Prepare animals for blood collection 
Follow safe blood collection procedures and protocols 
Maintain chain of custody of sampling equipment, documentation and samples 
Follow swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols 
Manage disposal of sharps to ensure safety of self and others 
Complete and file swab documentation 
Justify and document alterations to standard collection procedures 
Document incidents that occurred during collection procedure, and report to stewards 

Forms

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