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Perform ear branding and marking up of greyhounds

Perform ear branding and marking up of greyhounds

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP301
State Code
OAB42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform industry regulated procedures for the recording of permanent identification and registration of individual racing greyhounds.The unit applies to stipendiary stewards or controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA) delegated officers in performing industry-regulated identification and branding of racing greyhounds in work environments of racing kennels, racecourses and public areas.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Verify identification
  • 1.1 Use industry identification features to distinguish and identify greyhounds
  • 1.2 Use whelping certificates and other industry documentation to verify relationship of greyhound to declared parents
  • 1.3 Estimate and compare age of greyhound with breeding and industry documentation
2. Apply ear brand
  • 2.1 Restrain animals in a humane manner, for safety of greyhound, handler and operator
  • 2.2 Prepare ear branding equipment according to workplace health and safety requirements
  • 2.3 Apply ear brand using humane techniques
  • 2.4 Complete documentation according to racing industry and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6918 RGRROP301A Perform ear branding and marking up of greyhounds Unit of competency