RGRPSG303
Meet nutritional needs of greyhounds


Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare rations for greyhounds and assess the range of feed, additives and supplements in relation to industry quality regulations.

The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for the health of greyhounds.

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. Determine nutrition requirements

1.1 Determine nutrition requirements for each greyhound tailored to the age, gender, body mass and health of the dog and its career

1.2 Formulate individual rations appropriate to greyhound's condition, workload and stage of life

1.3 Investigate ways in which food can be used as a method of enriching the greyhound’s environment

2. Assess range of feed, additives and supplements for greyhounds

2.1 Select feed for an animal on the basis of quality, nutrition and cost

2.2 Assess supplements and feed additives on the basis of active ingredients, price and nutritional needs of specific greyhounds

2.3 Check selected supplements and feed additives for rules of racing and animal welfare compliance

3. Monitor kennel feeding practices

3.1 Assess individual greyhounds for condition and nutritional needs and discuss greyhounds’ conditions and general behaviour with relevant kennel staff

3.2 Ensure water and feeding infrastructure ensures access to and security of food

3.3 Monitor and record individual greyhounds' eating behaviour, feed intake and work level, according to nutritional principles for greyhound welfare

3.4 Modify feeding practices in response to outcomes of monitoring

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

Identify texts relating to greyhound feed and supplements and analyse information

Writing

Use clear, specific and industry-related terminology to record details regarding greyhound eating behaviour

Numeracy

Use ratios to correctly use nutritional supplements and formulate rations

Get the work done

Take responsibility for organising own workload, identifying ways of sequencing and combining elements for greater efficiency


Sectors

Performance services greyhounds (PSG)