Required skills

applying safe handling and work practices when dealing with greyhounds

assessing an individuals capability to perform specific tasks

catching controlling and handling greyhounds

coaching and mentoring learners or new staff

communicating with employer coworkers and others using assertive communication techniques to gather and relay information related to greyhound handling activities

completing duties in accordance with safe operating procedures and nominated time frame

delegating tasks

demonstrating best practice techniques for identifying catching controlling and handling greyhounds

evaluating risks associated with catching and handling greyhounds

identifying and explaining features of greyhounds using industry standards

identifying and explaining behaviour of greyhounds

identifying and correctly using different items of handling gear

incorporating safe operating procedures into all instructions

giving receiving and interpreting instructions

providing positive feedback to learners on skills development

providing opportunities for staff to practise skills development

reading and interpreting workplace documentation including relevant rules of racing

relating to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities and adapting practice and skills development opportunities to suit these varying needs

supporting others in handling greyhounds using industry best practice techniques

Required knowledge

communication procedures within kennel and wider racing industry

common greyhound behaviour social traits and vices

effective working relationships including teamwork

handling techniques for greyhounds

industry terminology related to identifying catching controlling and handling greyhounds

purpose of using appropriate personal protective equipment

racing industry animal welfare requirements

racing industry safety requirements including safe operating procedures

range and purpose of gear

relevant council regulations and bylaws related to keeping and handling greyhounds

relevant rules of racing

relevant road safety rules

safe work practices when giving instructions

staff management

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions that apply to supervising duties related to the handling of greyhounds

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe effective and efficient performance of overseeing duties

working with others to undertake and complete overseeing procedures that meet required outcomes

Evidence should be collected over a period of time using a range of greyhounds of different ages sexes and temperaments and at different stages of preparation in racing kennel and track environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements

Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills

The following resources must be available

a variety of greyhounds

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidates ability to perform overseeing duties

safe handling areas such as commercial kennels and training and racetracks

work instructions and related documentation

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package

The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are

written andor oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates application of practical tasks

simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment

Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands eg literacy and numeracy demands and the needs of particular target groups eg people with disabilities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women people with a language background other than English youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to supervise the handling of greyhounds. Workplaces include kennels and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Supervised handling of greyhounds may include:

Factors to consider when tasks are delegated may include:

Gear may include:

Practice and skill development opportunities may include: