Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:14 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:14 AM AWST
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Ethically rehome a greyhound
Ethically rehome a greyhound
Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG209
RGRPSG209
State Code
BBF22
BBF22
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
06/12/2018
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a greyhound for rehoming. It requires the ability to determine options, modify greyhound lifestyle and environment, and prepare and lodge required documentation.The unit applies to individuals who are greyhound owners and others in the greyhound racing industry who prepare greyhounds for retirement, including those working in greyhound adoption programs.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Recognise greyhound retirement options
- 1.1 Identify greyhound racing industry protocols for racing greyhound retirement
- 1.2 Identify and follow ethical considerations in determining options for greyhounds, when it is determined that they are not suitable to race
- 1.3 Assess suitability of retiring greyhounds as pets, for breeding or other options
- 1.4 Seek advice from workplace supervisors or colleagues on a preferred option or the need for behaviour assessment services
- 1.5 Identify factors in the early months of life and throughout the life cycle that will have an impact on greyhound rehoming, later in life
- 1.6 Identify potential adoption or fostering agencies
- 1.7 Investigate the availability and access to greyhound behaviour assessment services or other specialist services
2. Prepare greyhound for rehoming
- 2.1 Modify greyhound daily living, exercise and feeding routines in order to prepare for rehoming
- 2.2 Observe how the greyhound responds to the changes in routines and record any observations to behavioural changes
3. Lodge documents pertaining to greyhound retirement
- 3.1 Lodge formal documentation relating to greyhound retirement with greyhound industry
- 3.2 Investigate adoption options and contact state greyhound adoption body
- 3.3 Assist with matching individual dogs with specific homes
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6905 | RGRPSG301A | Supervise handling of greyhounds | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDQ4 | RGR20117 | Certificate II in Racing (Greyhound) | Qualification |
| BDO0 | RGR30117 | Certificate III in Racing (Greyhound) | Qualification |