Required skills

working independently and in teams to manage dogs in security situations

applying all facets of doghandling training theory and deployment

solving problems to deal with workplace safety risks

applying basic first aid techniques

evaluating operations activities

communicating ideas and information

planning and organising activities to prepare for the deployment of dogs in security situations

responding appropriately to unauthorised and illegal materials in ways that preserve evidence

transporting dogs safely

collecting analysing and organising information to produce records and reports

Required knowledge

basic first aid techniques that can be applied to dogs

chain of evidence and security of evidence

dogtraining methodologies and practices

organisational policies and procedures regarding the roles and purpose of dogs within the organisation

legislative organisation and units policies and procedures regarding unauthorised and illegal materials

methods for requesting the deployment of dogs in security situations

work rosters and schedules of the work unit

methods of transporting dogs safely and without stress

capabilities of dogs working within the organisation

records and reports required by legislative authorities the organisation work unit and animal welfare authorities

work environment in which dogs could be deployed and emergencies that could arise within those environments

environmental or sustainability legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to industry

Overview of assessment

Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

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

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit contains knowledge that may be assessed off the job for example in a structured learning process and performance outcomes which should be assessed ideally in the workplace in routine activities and in conjunction with other units with doghandling skills set

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when managing dogs in security situations including coping with difficulties irregularities and changes to routine

legislation policy procedures and guidelines relating to

deployment of dogs in security situations

safety and welfare of people present in security situations where dogs are involved

safety health and welfare of dogs working in security situations

security of unauthorised and illegal materials to preserve evidence

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands and any identified special needs of the candidate including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Operational environment includes:

Security situation can include:

Organisational policies and procedures can include:

Capabilities of the dogs can be affected by the following factors:

Prohibited and illegal items that need to be seized and held according to the chain of evidence can vary according to the jurisdiction, its policies and purpose and may include:

Records and reports include:

Administrative requirements may include: