Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely catch, control and lead greyhounds.
The unit applies to all individuals who may be required to handle greyhounds as part of their job function in the greyhound industry.
NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Refer to your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify greyhounds | 1.1 List a range of features to identify an individual greyhound 1.2 Use industry terminology to identify and describe individual greyhounds |
2. Safely approach, catch and lead greyhounds | 2.1 Identify observed individual greyhound behaviours and known level of education before handling 2.2 Use handling methods that ensure the wellbeing of the greyhound 2.3 Use safe and effective catching techniques to secure greyhounds 2.4 Fit greyhound with catching and leading gear 2.5 Demonstrate safe and effective greyhound leading techniques according to industry standards 2.6 Lead the greyhound in a range of different environmental conditions, singly and with other dogs |
3. Control greyhounds in public areas | 3.1 Identify hazards and evaluate risks associated with handling greyhounds in public areas 3.2 Use safe leading, lifting and holding techniques appropriate to the individual dog to minimise distress in line with welfare requirements, and to control greyhounds in public areas |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Read and research greyhound identifying features and rules of racing and codes of practice in relation to health and welfare of greyhounds |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following explicit procedures and health and safety requirements |
Sectors
Performance services greyhounds (PSG)