Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist the kennel supervisor in the control of greyhounds during race meetings.
The unit applies to race meeting staff assisting in the conduct of races or trials in work environments including racing kennels, racecourses and public areas.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current 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 for kennelling | 1.1 Identify and apply rules of racing relevant to kennelling procedures and greyhound health and welfare guidelines 1.2 Follow kennelling procedures and responsibilities of kennel attendant 1.3 Ensure security of kennels prior to commencement of kennelling 1.4 Confirm duties prior to commencement of kennelling with supervisor to ensure compliance with racing protocols and procedures |
2. Follow kennelling procedures | 2.1 Verify the identity of greyhounds and their general fitness to race 2.2 Collect and securely store registration papers 2.3 Secure the kennel after escorting and observing the greyhound and attendant to allocated kennel 2.4 Seek approval prior to allowing non-scheduled visit to kennels by greyhound attendant or others 2.5 Monitor general wellbeing of greyhound and refer concerns to veterinarian or kennel supervisor |
3. Conduct pre-race kennelling procedures | 3.1 Call greyhounds to marshalling area prior to race 3.2 Verify identification of greyhounds and allocate race rugs 3.3 Escort greyhounds to stir-up area 3.4 Identify and direct catchers to finish area 3.5 Organise greyhounds into race order and hand over to racing official 3.6 Maintain cleanliness, safety and security of kennel area throughout race meeting |
4. Conduct post-race kennelling procedures | 4.1 Collect and return race rugs and documents after receiving greyhounds after race 4.2 Check and clean kennels, scales, race rugs, vests and other equipment, and report damage at the end of race meeting according to work practices |
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 key information in workplace documentation, including relevant rules of racing |
Oral communication | Use active listening and questioning techniques to gather, clarify and relay information related to kennel attendant duties |
Navigate the world of work | Recognise organisational expectations and follow explicit protocols and procedures |
Interact with others | Follow racing industry communication protocols with stewards, racing officials, and licensed and registered personnel |
Get the work done | Follow clearly defined instructions and sequencing, and monitor own progress and time management for the task, seeking assistance when necessary from racing officials and stewards Respond to highly obvious routine problems using step-by-step instruction and procedures |
Sectors
Racing performance (ROP)