Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare greyhounds for racing, following kennelling and pre- and post-race procedures.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to attend greyhounds at race meetings. This may include kennel hands and trainers.
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 race meetings | 1.1 Prepare healthy greyhounds for race meetings, according to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements 1.2 Follow industry and workplace requirements for personal presentation, at race meetings |
2. Follow kennelling procedures | 2.1 Follow racing officials' instructions and provide documentation relating to greyhound performance 2.2 Present greyhound for inspection when requested by stewards or officials 2.3 Carry out workplace kennelling duties, according to animal welfare requirements |
3. Follow pre-race procedures | 3.1 Collect greyhound from kennel, at specified time, and ethically control, during pre-race processes 3.2 Catch, lead, control and parade greyhound and follow parade official’s directions 3.3 Follow starting official’s directions, prepare greyhound for start, and place greyhound safely into starting box 3.4 Carry out pre-race duties according to animal welfare requirements |
4. Complete post-race procedures | 4.1 Carry out post-race and rehydration procedures, according to safety procedures and the relevant rules of racing 4.2 Check greyhound for any post-race injury or stress and report to owner or trainer for action 4.3 Return greyhounds to home kennels and report any observations to owner or trainer 4.4 Check gear for damage, and clean and store according to workplace procedures |
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 follow any officials’ written instructions |
Writing | Use clear, specific and industry-related terminology to record basic information about greyhound performance |
Oral Communication | Ask questions to clarify and confirm instructions |
Get the work done | Make routine decisions and implement standard greyhound parading procedures |
Sectors
Performance services greyhounds (PSG)