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Develop and implement greyhound transition to pet plans

Develop and implement greyhound transition to pet plans

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG403
State Code
OBB24
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and implement individual greyhound transition to pet plans.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 and the application of knowledge of greyhound behaviour 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a transition to pet plan for individual greyhounds
  • 1.1 Analyse outcomes of pet suitability assessment to determine behaviours that need addressing
  • 1.2 Source and interpret reputable information on canine and greyhound breed-specific behaviour and behaviour modification to address individual greyhound transition to pet needs
  • 1.3 Document key stages for transitioning to pet in a plan, including success criteria for individual greyhound
2. Implement greyhound transition to pet plan
  • 2.1 Assess safety risks and welfare requirements associated with transition to pet program for individual greyhounds
  • 2.2 Determine whether volunteer, specialist or organisational resources will be used to implement the greyhound transition to pet plan
  • 2.3 Introduce the greyhound to activities and situations to address specific needs according to sequence and timeframes outlined in plan
  • 2.4 Use organisation-approved greyhound learning and behavioural management techniques, complying with relevant state regulations and industry codes of practice
  • 2.5 Observe and record behaviour for the individual greyhound using organisation criteria
3. Review greyhound transition to pet plan
  • 3.1 Assess the individual greyhound's progress against success criteria in plan, and report to relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Review and modify the individual greyhound's transition to pet plan to meet objectives
  • 3.3 Evaluate the greyhound's suitability to be rehomed or adopted according to organisational procedures
4. Maintain records of transition to pet plans
  • 4.1 Record information relating to transition to pet plan for individual greyhounds accurately and regularly according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Document the individual greyhound's characteristics to assist in matching the greyhound to the most suitable social environment
  • 4.3 Prepare an adoption profile of the greyhound according to organisation formats
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