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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select dog for security role.
   • Review workplace procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when managing security dogs.
   • Identify and assess needs of security dog and handler team.
   • Inspect appropriate canine breeds and select suitable dog to meet security role.
   • Check dog’s health and training records and confirm suitability for security role.
2. Develop dog and handler training maintenance plan.
   • Develop a tailored training maintenance program to address the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the security dog and handler team.
   • Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe.
   • Update training plan to meet changing needs of security dog and handler team.
3. Implement dog and handler maintenance training.
   • demonstrate dog handling techniques which minimise risk to self, others and dog.
   • Select and use suitable protective clothing and equipment and training aids.
   • Conduct maintenance training according to schedule and timeframes.
   • Assess the security dog’s response to training and adjust methods to achieve team performance objectives.
   • Complete training records using workplace documentation.
4. Maintain dog’s health and well-being.
   • Monitor security dog’s health and condition and immediately address identified needs and problems in consultation with relevant persons.
   • Administer preventive health treatments and maintain a diet that meets security dog’s nutritional requirements.
   • Maintain security dog at a high level of fitness.
   • Clean and maintain security dog’s facilities and equipment to the required standard.