Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise race meeting kennelling procedures before, during and after racing while adhering to the compliance requirements associated with the rules of racing and related protocols.
The unit applies to individuals in the greyhound racing industry who may be required to supervise race meeting kennels as part of their job function.
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 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 for kennelling | 1.1 Identify and apply rules of racing relevant to kennelling procedures 1.2 Check kennels for cleanliness, repair and security 1.3 Secure kennels and verify the operation of security devices prior to commencement of kennelling 1.4 Allocate duties to kennel staff according to workplace requirements 1.5 Identify and manage hazards and risks in the kennelling area |
2. Oversee kennelling procedures for greyhounds | 2.1 Explain the purpose and requirements for kennelling procedures and the compliance requirements to kennel attendants 2.2 Verify identification, weight and health of greyhounds prior to allocation of kennel 2.3 Allocate kennels for each race using racing protocols and procedures 2.4 Observe procedures for escorting and securing greyhound in allocated kennel 2.5 Supervise greyhound attendants during visits to kennels |
3. Oversee pre-race procedures | 3.1 Monitor procedures for marshalling greyhounds according to workplace procedures 3.2 Monitor procedures for conduct of stir-up 3.3 Monitor procedures for supervising greyhound empty-out 3.4 Monitor procedures for escorting greyhounds to race start 3.5 Rectify or report to supervisor non-compliance with kennelling procedures 3.6 Report distressed or ill greyhounds to veterinarian and stewards |
4. Oversee post-race procedures | 4.1 Monitor procedures for kennelling greyhounds for post-race swabbing 4.2 Call veterinarian to inspect greyhounds that are injured, ill or nominated by stewards 4.3 Relay reports on greyhounds' status to stewards in the required reporting format 4.4 Monitor swabbing of greyhounds and report on procedural non-conformance |
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 rules of racing |
Writing | Accurately record and complete organisational documentation using clear language and terminology when reporting incidents and problems |
Oral communication | Provide instructions or reports to others using language, tone and pace appropriate to audience |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following policies, procedures and industry standards, and identifying and acting on issues that contravene relevant policies and procedures and rules of racing |
Interact with others | Work collaboratively and build rapport with kennel staff |
Get the work done | Make routine decisions and implement standard procedures for routine tasks Address less predictable problems and initiate standard procedures in response, applying problem-solving processes in determining a solution |
Sectors
Racing performance (ROP)