Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to load and unload greyhounds in vehicles and ensure their safety and welfare during transport.
The unit applies to individuals who prepare greyhounds for transportation, carry out that transportation and unload greyhounds at the destination.
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. Prepare for and load greyhounds | 1.1 Plan travel requirements according to requirements and industry codes of practice and animal welfare policies 1.2 Check weather and traffic conditions relevant to planned journey 1.3 Conduct vehicle and trailer safety check 1.4 Check ventilation and cooler operation of dog vehicles 1.5 Organise and check required equipment for transporting greyhounds including personal protective equipment 1.6 Inspect greyhounds and report illness or injury to supervisor 1.7 Apply bedding and dog clothing appropriate for weather conditions 1.8 Safely load greyhounds |
2. Monitor greyhounds during transportation | 2.1 Monitor greyhounds for comfort and safety while travelling 2.2 Provide rest and relief stops according to racing industry standards 2.3 Identify, and appropriately manage, effects of travel on the behaviour and condition of greyhounds |
3. Conduct post-transport procedures | 3.1 Safely unload greyhounds 3.2 Inspect greyhounds and report illness or injury to the supervisor 3.3 Care for greyhounds according to supervisor's instructions and safe work practices and animal welfare codes of practice 3.4 Check bedding and gear and report any damage to supervisor 3.5 Check and clean vehicle and trailer and report any defects to supervisor |
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 |
Oral Communication | Use clear and concise language to report verbally to supervisor, and to clarify instructions |
Get the work done | Navigate effectively to reach destination in a safe manner |
Sectors
Performance services greyhounds (PSG)