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Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds

Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG302
State Code
BBF26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2018
Field of Education
061101 - Veterinary Science
Original Release Date
06/12/2018
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor greyhound health and welfare, before and after exercise or races.The unit applies to all individuals who have greyhounds in their care.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.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Refer to your state or territory Controlling Body or Principal Racing Authority for current licence or registration requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess health and condition of greyhounds
  • 1.1 Identify signs of a healthy and fit greyhound
  • 1.2 Identify and recognise signs of greyhound ill health, injury or distress
  • 1.3 Follow workplace procedures for greyhound specialist treatment referral
2. Respond to injuries, illnesses or distress in greyhounds
  • 2.1 Catch, handle and control sick or injured greyhounds, using fear-free techniques according to industry standards for safe greyhound handling
  • 2.2 Follow first aid and disease control policies and procedures with respect to obligations to greyhounds, owners, regulations and duty of care
  • 2.3 Comply with rules relating to prohibited substances and alternative treatments
  • 2.4 Apply basic first aid treatment to greyhounds following industry standards, and refer greyhounds to the workplace veterinary practice when required
3. Monitor greyhound health and welfare before and after exercise or races
  • 3.1 Implement pre-exercise and post-exercise or race assessment of greyhound for injuries, distress, health and fitness
  • 3.2 Report signs of greyhound illness, injury or distress to officials where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6906 RGRPSG302A Assess health and provide first aid for greyhounds Unit of competency