Assessor Resource

PSPBDR011
Conduct detector dog team training

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to prepare and conduct initial detector dog team training courses. It includes preparation and delivery of training/development, managing training resources, maintaining the security of training aids, and evaluating and reporting training course outcomes.

This unit applies to those working in the provision of detector dog training courses.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously supervising others, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for training/ development

1.1 Identify needs of teams to be trained.

1.2 Plan training and development based upon the identified needs.

1.3 Identify and prepare training resources in accordance with training requirements.

1.4 Identify and address administrative requirements.

2. Deliver training/ development

2.1 Provide constructive feedback throughout the development process.

2.2 Monitor and evaluate dog and handler progress.

2.3 Monitor training against schedule and outcomes.

2.4 Adjust the training program to allow individual detector dog teams every opportunity to meet the performance criteria.

2.5 Maintain records.

3. Manage training resources

3.1 Identify and report training resource requirements to management.

3.2 Monitor resource usage in accordance with approved resource allocation.

3.3 Maintain security of training aids.

3.4 Ensure custody, transport and use of training aids is in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

4. Evaluate training outcomes

4.1 Assess level of development and operational effectiveness of detector dog teams.

4.2 Provide clear and constructive feedback in relation to performance to the person/s being assessed using appropriate language and strategies, and including guidance on any further goals or training opportunities available to overcome gaps in competency.

4.3 Identify changes aimed at improving the detection capabilities of detector dog teams.

4.4 Ensure training outcomes are in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

deploying detector dogs

maintaining detector dog proficiency

developing operational effectiveness of detector dog teams

analysing training and development needs for each team

preparing and delivering a detector dog training program

preparing and managing a training budget

mentoring detector dog teams

assessing performance and providing feedback to detector dog teams

producing reports based on assessment of all elements of detector dog training and deployment principles and practices

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

principles of quality management and continuous improvement

current training methodologies

analysis techniques

standards

workplace and industry environment

equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation including work health and safety and environment related to detector dog team training

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for training/ development

1.1 Identify needs of teams to be trained.

1.2 Plan training and development based upon the identified needs.

1.3 Identify and prepare training resources in accordance with training requirements.

1.4 Identify and address administrative requirements.

2. Deliver training/ development

2.1 Provide constructive feedback throughout the development process.

2.2 Monitor and evaluate dog and handler progress.

2.3 Monitor training against schedule and outcomes.

2.4 Adjust the training program to allow individual detector dog teams every opportunity to meet the performance criteria.

2.5 Maintain records.

3. Manage training resources

3.1 Identify and report training resource requirements to management.

3.2 Monitor resource usage in accordance with approved resource allocation.

3.3 Maintain security of training aids.

3.4 Ensure custody, transport and use of training aids is in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

4. Evaluate training outcomes

4.1 Assess level of development and operational effectiveness of detector dog teams.

4.2 Provide clear and constructive feedback in relation to performance to the person/s being assessed using appropriate language and strategies, and including guidance on any further goals or training opportunities available to overcome gaps in competency.

4.3 Identify changes aimed at improving the detection capabilities of detector dog teams.

4.4 Ensure training outcomes are in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

deploying detector dogs

maintaining detector dog proficiency

developing operational effectiveness of detector dog teams

analysing training and development needs for each team

preparing and delivering a detector dog training program

preparing and managing a training budget

mentoring detector dog teams

assessing performance and providing feedback to detector dog teams

producing reports based on assessment of all elements of detector dog training and deployment principles and practices

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

principles of quality management and continuous improvement

current training methodologies

analysis techniques

standards

workplace and industry environment

equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation including work health and safety and environment related to detector dog team training

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify needs of teams to be trained. 
Plan training and development based upon the identified needs. 
Identify and prepare training resources in accordance with training requirements. 
Identify and address administrative requirements. 
Provide constructive feedback throughout the development process. 
Monitor and evaluate dog and handler progress. 
Monitor training against schedule and outcomes. 
Adjust the training program to allow individual detector dog teams every opportunity to meet the performance criteria. 
Maintain records. 
Identify and report training resource requirements to management. 
Monitor resource usage in accordance with approved resource allocation. 
Maintain security of training aids. 
Ensure custody, transport and use of training aids is in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines. 
Assess level of development and operational effectiveness of detector dog teams. 
Provide clear and constructive feedback in relation to performance to the person/s being assessed using appropriate language and strategies, and including guidance on any further goals or training opportunities available to overcome gaps in competency. 
Identify changes aimed at improving the detection capabilities of detector dog teams. 
Ensure training outcomes are in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines. 
Identify needs of teams to be trained. 
Plan training and development based upon the identified needs. 
Identify and prepare training resources in accordance with training requirements. 
Identify and address administrative requirements. 
Provide constructive feedback throughout the development process. 
Monitor and evaluate dog and handler progress. 
Monitor training against schedule and outcomes. 
Adjust the training program to allow individual detector dog teams every opportunity to meet the performance criteria. 
Maintain records. 
Identify and report training resource requirements to management. 
Monitor resource usage in accordance with approved resource allocation. 
Maintain security of training aids. 
Ensure custody, transport and use of training aids is in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines. 
Assess level of development and operational effectiveness of detector dog teams. 
Provide clear and constructive feedback in relation to performance to the person/s being assessed using appropriate language and strategies, and including guidance on any further goals or training opportunities available to overcome gaps in competency. 
Identify changes aimed at improving the detection capabilities of detector dog teams. 
Ensure training outcomes are in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines. 

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