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Perform duties of kennel attendant at race meetings

Perform duties of kennel attendant at race meetings

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP202
State Code
OAA93
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
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist the kennel supervisor in the control of greyhounds during race meetings.The unit applies to race meeting staff assisting in the conduct of races or trials in work environments including racing kennels, racecourses and public areas.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for kennelling
  • 1.1 Identify and apply rules of racing relevant to kennelling procedures and greyhound health and welfare guidelines
  • 1.2 Follow kennelling procedures and responsibilities of kennel attendant
  • 1.3 Ensure security of kennels prior to commencement of kennelling
  • 1.4 Confirm duties prior to commencement of kennelling with supervisor to ensure compliance with racing protocols and procedures
2. Follow kennelling procedures
  • 2.1 Verify the identity of greyhounds and their general fitness to race
  • 2.2 Collect and securely store registration papers
  • 2.3 Secure the kennel after escorting and observing the greyhound and attendant to allocated kennel
  • 2.4 Seek approval prior to allowing non-scheduled visit to kennels by greyhound attendant or others
  • 2.5 Monitor general wellbeing of greyhound and refer concerns to veterinarian or kennel supervisor
3. Conduct pre-race kennelling procedures
  • 3.1 Call greyhounds to marshalling area prior to race
  • 3.2 Verify identification of greyhounds and allocate race rugs
  • 3.3 Escort greyhounds to stir-up area
  • 3.4 Identify and direct catchers to finish area
  • 3.5 Organise greyhounds into race order and hand over to racing official
  • 3.6 Maintain cleanliness, safety and security of kennel area throughout race meeting
4. Conduct post-race kennelling procedures
  • 4.1 Collect and return race rugs and documents after receiving greyhounds after race
  • 4.2 Check and clean kennels, scales, race rugs, vests and other equipment, and report damage at the end of race meeting according to work practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6916 RGRROP202A Perform duties of kennel attendant at race meetings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD769 RGRSS00036 Greyhound Race Club Kennel Attendant Skill Set Skill set