Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct assessments of greyhounds trained in the racing industry for suitability to be transitioned via adoption or rehoming programs as a pet.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities dealing with predictable and unpredictable problems relating to their work in the greyhound racing sector.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 greyhound suitability assessment | 1.1 Collate relevant information about the greyhound to be assessed, and schedule arrangements for assessment 1.2 Review background information provided by owner for individual greyhound, and identify factors that may impact on greyhound transitioning to a pet 1.3 Check assessment area to identify hazards and minimise risks to people and welfare of animals 1.4 Organise equipment, support personnel and companion animals needed for assessment process 1.5 Confirm identity and prepare greyhounds for assessment according to organisational procedures |
2. Carry out initial greyhound suitability assessment | 2.1 Move the greyhound from holding area to a safe assessment environment 2.2 Identify health status of greyhound according to organisational procedures 2.3 Observe greyhound behaviour in a range of contexts, applying knowledge of context-appropriate and abnormal canine and breed-specific behaviour 2.4 Record the greyhound's behaviour using organisational criteria, tools and/or formats |
3. Review greyhound suitability assessment outcomes | 3.1 Collate all information about individual greyhound 3.2 Review notes and assessment outcomes to identify any behaviours likely to affect the suitability of an individual greyhound to transition to a pet 3.3 Gather further information to confirm or clarify the initial assessment outcome, or refer to other suitable personnel according to organisational procedures |
4. Finalise greyhound suitability assessment outcome | 4.1 Make a judgement on the greyhound's suitability for transitioning to a pet based on information gathered using organisational tools, criteria and procedures 4.2 Advise owner of assessment outcome and/or acceptance to program according to organisational procedures 4.3 Discuss outcomes for greyhounds assessed as unsuitable for transitioning to pets at this point in time, according to organisational procedures 4.4 Determine any further action or behaviour modification required for greyhounds accepted to program, and refer to appropriate personnel 4.5 Complete all documentation accurately and file according to organisational 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 | Interpret organisational procedures and tools for assessing greyhound suitability for transitioning to pets program |
Writing | Record information clearly and accurately to complete records and forms for internal and external purposes |
Oral communication | Use active listening and questioning skills to clarify and convey information Use language and concepts appropriate for people from diverse backgrounds |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following organisational procedures and regulatory requirements for own role and area of work |
Get the work done | Plan, sequence and prioritise activities to achieve work outcomes Seek clarification and assistance in decision making to ensure accurate suitability assessments Use workplace technology and systems to complete records and reports |
Sectors
Performance Services Greyhounds (PSG)