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Promote and enhance greyhound behaviour

Promote and enhance greyhound behaviour

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSG203
State Code
BBF32
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
06/12/2018
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret the behaviour of individual greyhounds and to achieve an understanding of factors affecting behaviour. This unit applies to all individuals who work directly with greyhounds in the greyhound industry.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. Apply knowledge of canine behaviour
  • 1.1 Source and interpret information on greyhound behaviour and its implications for the training and management of greyhounds
  • 1.2 Apply knowledge of canine behaviour to specific training methods, systems and techniques
  • 1.3 Identify problem behaviours in greyhounds, including likely causes, treatment and prevention
  • 1.4 Modify the behaviour of a greyhound to perform a specific task using knowledge of canine cognition and learning
2. Use knowledge of behaviour to improve the welfare of greyhounds
  • 2.1 Identify and comply with the codes of practice that relate to the welfare of greyhounds
  • 2.2 Review greyhound establishment layout and the implications for greyhound behaviour and welfare
  • 2.3 Suggest modifications to layout to enhance greyhound welfare and behaviour
  • 2.4 Suggest enrichment and socialisation activities for greyhounds to improve welfare and behaviour over their life cycle
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6905 RGRPSG301A Supervise handling of greyhounds Unit of competency