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Assess greyhounds for suitability to transition to a pet

Assess greyhounds for suitability to transition to a pet

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG402
State Code
OBB25
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 conduct assessments of greyhounds trained in the racing industry for suitability to be transitioned via adoption or rehoming programs as a pet.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 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. Prepare for greyhound suitability assessment
  • 1.1 Collate relevant information about the greyhound to be assessed, and schedule arrangements for assessment
  • 1.2 Review background information provided by owner for individual greyhound, and identify factors that may impact on greyhound transitioning to a pet
  • 1.3 Check assessment area to identify hazards and minimise risks to people and welfare of animals
  • 1.4 Organise equipment, support personnel and companion animals needed for assessment process
  • 1.5 Confirm identity and prepare greyhounds for assessment according to organisational procedures
2. Carry out initial greyhound suitability assessment
  • 2.1 Move the greyhound from holding area to a safe assessment environment
  • 2.2 Identify health status of greyhound according to organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Observe greyhound behaviour in a range of contexts, applying knowledge of context-appropriate and abnormal canine and breed-specific behaviour
  • 2.4 Record the greyhound's behaviour using organisational criteria, tools and/or formats
3. Review greyhound suitability assessment outcomes
  • 3.1 Collate all information about individual greyhound
  • 3.2 Review notes and assessment outcomes to identify any behaviours likely to affect the suitability of an individual greyhound to transition to a pet
  • 3.3 Gather further information to confirm or clarify the initial assessment outcome, or refer to other suitable personnel according to organisational procedures
4. Finalise greyhound suitability assessment outcome
  • 4.1 Make a judgement on the greyhound's suitability for transitioning to a pet based on information gathered using organisational tools, criteria and procedures
  • 4.2 Advise owner of assessment outcome and/or acceptance to program according to organisational procedures
  • 4.3 Discuss outcomes for greyhounds assessed as unsuitable for transitioning to pets at this point in time, according to organisational procedures
  • 4.4 Determine any further action or behaviour modification required for greyhounds accepted to program, and refer to appropriate personnel
  • 4.5 Complete all documentation accurately and file according to organisational procedures
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