RGRROP404 — Perform duties of veterinarian at race meetings or trials
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What an assessment for RGRROP404 must cover
48 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare for race meeting
- 1.1Confirm date, times and duties with race club or PRA
- 1.2Confirm billing system with race club or PRA
- 1.3Review rules of racing applicable to veterinary practices
- 1.4Prepare supplies of first aid and emergency medications and equipment, including personal protective equipment
- 1.5Advise stewards of veterinarian presence on course
2 Monitor greyhounds or horses during race meetings
- 2.1Carry out pre-race and post-race assessment of greyhounds or horses at the request of stewards and/or trainer or after observation of signs of distress, illness, injury or abnormal behaviour
- 2.2Collect pre-race and post-race blood and/or other samples as directed by stewards according to procedures and relevant rules of racing
- 2.3Provide advice on the impact of adverse weather conditions on the health, welfare and management of greyhounds or horses to stewards and/or trainers
- 2.4Observe race and post-race activities and examine and treat greyhounds or horses of concern, and report results to stewards
3 Provide emergency care to greyhounds or horses
- 3.1Assess emergency care situation and resource requirements, including any assistance needed from staff on track
- 3.2Carry out emergency care to greyhounds or horses
- 3.3Provide written reports to stewards of any injuries and conditions suffered and any treatment provided to greyhounds or horses according to relevant racing code protocols and practices
4 Comply with euthanasia procedures
- 4.1Report reasons for decision to euthanase greyhound or horse to stewards and personnel connected with the animal
- 4.2Move greyhound or horse to private location if possible or screen area from public view
- 4.3Verify and record identification of animal
- 4.4Select euthanasia method and administer with consideration to staff safety, greyhound or horse welfare and the rules of racing
- 4.5Confirm death of greyhound or horse
- 4.6Take samples for testing or perform post-mortem
- 4.7Coordinate arrangements with stewards, race club staff and greyhound or horse connections for removal of deceased animal
- 4.8Provide written report on incident, including reasons for decision to euthanase and outcomes of post-mortem tests, to stewards
Performance evidence
- applied safe animal handling and work practices, including assessing hazards and controlling risks when dealing with greyhounds or horses
- identified animal by colour, brand, gender, and leg and face markings
- assessed animal health and illness or injury status
- treated animals during race events, including in emergency situations
- participated in safe sample collection processes according to procedures and relevant rules of racing
- followed procedures for euthanasing animals, notifying relevant personnel and disposing of body
- provided prompt and succinct information to stewards and others.
Knowledge evidence
- protocols and procedures for communicating with stewards, and licensed and other racing industry personnel
- relevant rules of racing for code and area of responsibility
- emergency animal care
- euthanasia practices and animal removal processes
- greyhound or horse behaviour, senses and communication traits
- signs of animal health, ill health, injury and diseases
- industry terminology related to race meeting procedures
- features used to identify animals accurately for relevant code, including colour, brand, gender, and leg and face markings for reporting
- impacts on animals of adverse or extreme weather conditions
- work health and safety and racing industry safety requirements, including safe operating procedures and personal protective equipment
- medications and treatments for injured or unhealthy animals
- racing industry animal welfare and ethical requirements
- reporting requirements for breaches of relevant procedures or rules of racing relating to sample collection or animal welfare
- sample collection standard operating procedures
- swabbing protocols and associated rules of racing.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interpret and consolidate key information, including rules of racing and race club procedures
- Writing: Use clear language and accurate industry and/or medical terminology for reporting and recording animal injury and treatment information
- Numeracy: Perform calculations and measurements to determine medication doses
- Navigate the world of work: Follow workplace procedures, including WHS, animal welfare and first aid requirements, and meet expectations relating to own role and responsibilities Maintain racing code requirements for confidentiality
- Interact with others: Follow accepted industry practices and communication protocols for working with stewards, racing officials and other personnel
- Get the work done: Respond quickly to requests from stewards or other racing officials Judge situations, often under pressure, and take appropriate action to prevent problems arising or to overcome problems before they escalate
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