Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, handle and exercise greyhounds, of all ages, and conduct post-exercise care procedures.
The unit applies to individuals who may be required to attend greyhounds during exercise routines. This may include kennel hands and trainers.
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. Prepare greyhounds for exercise | 1.1 Identify greyhounds to be exercised 1.2 Identify greyhound social traits, behaviour and illnesses, prior to preparation for exercise 1.3 Prepare for greyhound exercise activities according to industry standards 1.4 Identify exercise hazards and personal protective equipment requirements and apply risk control measures in accordance with WHS |
2. Exercise greyhounds | 2.1 Lead and control greyhounds, before undertaking exercise activities 2.2 Interact positively with the greyhound whenever it is handled 2.3 Implement a process of desensitisation and habituation in relation to the greyhound being fitted with exercise gear 2.4 Conduct exercise activity with greyhounds, of various ages, according to the goals of the activity |
3. Perform post-exercise procedures | 3.1 Effectively cool down the greyhound post-exercise and supply water to drink to prevent heat stress or dehydration 3.2 Implement post-exercise assessment of greyhound for injuries, distress, health and fitness 3.3 Report signs of greyhound illness, injury or distress to supervisor and refer to veterinarian if required 3.4 Report any irregularities with greyhound exercise gear to supervisor according to workplace policy and safety requirements |
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 | Report irregularities, hazards or defects in gear to supervisor |
Sectors
Performance services greyhounds (PSG)