Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify basic anatomy and physiology of greyhounds, relate anatomy and body systems to the performance of racing greyhounds and follow illness and injury management plans provided by veterinarians for greyhounds, including the practical care and management of racing greyhounds.
The unit applies to trainers and others in the greyhound racing industry responsible for relating anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of greyhounds.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant 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. Relate anatomy and body systems to performance of racing greyhounds | 1.1 Identify key anatomical features and functions of the greyhound musculoskeletal system 1.2 Identify common illnesses, injuries and conditions of other body systems in racing greyhounds 1.3 Identify the impact of illness, injury and conditions on performance of racing greyhounds |
2. Follow illness, injury and condition health management plans | 2.1 Implement health management plan in response to illness, injury or conditions in greyhounds, providing care and treatment according to directions 2.2 Apply safe handling and work practices when caring for and treating greyhounds 2.3 Recognise the impact of medications and therapies on body systems and healing processes relating to greyhound illness, injury or condition 2.4 Administer or supervise the correct administration of non-prescription and prescribed medication according to directions on medication labels and/or instructions provided by veterinarian 2.5 Adhere to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements in the correct use of therapies and medications, including prohibited substances |
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 | Critically analyse complex documentation from a variety of sources and consolidate information relating to greyhound body systems to determine health care requirements Interpret documentation, including relevant rules of racing, material safety data sheets and medication labels |
Oral communication | Participate in verbal exchanges with kennel staff, greyhound health specialists and others using questioning and active listening techniques to gather and relay information related to the care and treatment of greyhounds |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for adhering to safe work practices, animal welfare principles and the relevant rules of racing relating to the care of greyhounds |
Get the work done | Analyse complex anatomical and physiological relationships in greyhound body systems to understand the nature of injury or health problems and implement treatments |
Sectors
Performance services greyhounds (PSG)