Assessor Resource
RGRSWA303A
Collect blood samples for racing animal drug testing
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency supports racing personnel or other authorised persons who are required to collect blood samples from racing greyhounds or horses under supervision as part of their job role.
Blood collection may be restricted to veterinarians and veterinary nurses in some states. Candidates must ensure they are eligible to collect blood from animals before undertaking this unit.
Competencies attained in this unit apply to the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred code of the industry. Consequently when performance criteria are applied they will relate to the greyhound code or the harness code or the thoroughbred code, and statements of attainment for this unit will reflect this distinction.
This unit can be contextualised for other industries while also maintaining the integrity of the unit.
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work under supervision and apply the process for the collection of blood samples from racing animals. It requires compliance with laboratory protocols and procedures as well as the rules of racing, OHS regulations and safe operating procedures, which are essential to maintaining the integrity of the samples and the continuity and security of evidence.
This unit of competency operates in work environments of racing administration approved sample collection facilities that may include racecourse, kennel or stable premises.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your State Principal Racing Authority for current license or registration requirements.
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