Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and collect non-blood samples from racing animals and complete reporting requirements.
The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision, using specialised knowledge and practical skills to carry out routine non-blood sampling activities within greyhound, harness or thoroughbred racing code workplaces.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory 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 sample collection | 1.1 Confirm process for selecting greyhounds or horses to be sampled with stewards or supervising veterinarian 1.2 Confirm preparation of collecting area and provision of collecting equipment and collection bags, including personal protective equipment 1.3 Secure collecting area and equipment 1.4 Identify hazards and minimise risks associated with sample collection 1.5 Identify and escort greyhounds or horses required for non-blood sample collection to collecting area following safe animal handling practices |
2. Collect samples | 2.1 Explain collection procedures and rights and obligations to nominated witness 2.2 Follow safe urine collection procedures and protocols 2.3 Take other non-blood samples according to collection protocols and safety procedures 2.4 Maintain chain of custody of sampling equipment, documentation and sample 2.5 Follow swab documentation, packaging, security and shipping protocols 2.6 Implement contingency plans when sample cannot be provided within timeframe 2.7 Maintain safety of greyhound or horse, self and others during collection of sample |
3. Complete sample reports | 3.1 Complete and store sample documents according to racing protocols and procedures 3.2 Record and report alterations to collection procedures to stewards 3.3 Record and report incidents that occurred during collection process to stewards 3.4 Give evidence relating to collection processes at inquiries when requested by stewards |
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 instructions, workplace procedures, reporting requirements and rules of racing relating to collecting non-blood samples |
Writing | Record data accurately and complete workplace documentation and report clearly and succinctly |
Numeracy | Measure and calculate volume associated with non-blood sampling |
Oral communication | Provide prompt and succinct information to stewards and others as required |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for adherence to workplace and racing industry procedures, including safe work practices and animal welfare requirements, relating to own role and area of responsibility Recognise importance of complying with collection protocols and procedures essential to maintaining the integrity of the samples and the continuity and security of evidence |
Interact with others | Work collaboratively with others to ensure timely completion of job tasks Follow protocols and procedures for communicating with stewards and licensed and other racing industry personnel |
Get the work done | Plan, prioritise and assemble resources to collect non-blood samples from racing animals in required timeframes Use problem-solving techniques to deal with difficult people and contingency situations |
Sectors
Swabbing (SWA)