Unit of competency Outline

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Work as a greyhound health assistant

Work as a greyhound health assistant

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG407
State Code
OBB18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a health assistant according to the rules and requirements of the greyhound racing industry.The unit applies to individuals who work with greyhound owners, trainers and veterinarians to assist with optimising the health of racing greyhounds. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation, state-based licensing arrangements and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Comply with industry and regulatory requirements for providing greyhound health assistance services
  • 1.1 Identify key requirements of state and national legislation relevant to providing greyhound health assistance services
  • 1.2 Comply with key requirements of national and local greyhound racing rules and codes of practice, including legal and ethical obligations, relevant to the role of a greyhound health assistant
  • 1.3 Identify services that are within and outside the scope of practice for a health assistant in the greyhound racing industry
2. Apply knowledge of common greyhound conditions
  • 2.1 Identify signs of common infectious and zoonotic disease risks and advise relevant personnel according to greyhound industry and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Identify common greyhound racing and training related signs of a range of conditions
  • 2.3 Explore approaches for avoiding or minimising injuries in racing and training greyhounds
3. Conduct health assistance services professionally and ethically
  • 3.1 Establish working relationships with registered veterinarians for referrals beyond own scope of practice
  • 3.2 Explain the role and scope of practice of greyhound health assistants to industry participants
  • 3.3 Follow standard industry practices for conducting non-invasive examinations and treatments
4. Maintain accurate health records
  • 4.1 Keep accurate records of health signs, injuries and treatment plans administered to individual greyhounds
  • 4.2 Provide records to relevant personnel
  • 4.3 File and store records ensuring they can be retrieved on request
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