This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

solving problems to deal with workplace safety risks

applying basic first aid techniques

evaluating operations activities and 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 unit 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

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

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 preparing stimulus aids including coping with difficulties irregularities and changes to routine

legislation policy procedures and guidelines relating to

preparation of stimulus aids

use of stimulus aids in the organisation

safety health and welfare of dogs working in security situations

security of unauthorised and illegal materials

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

Types of odours can include:

Suitable resources can include:

Organisational policies and procedures can include:

Methods of preparing stimulus aids to include:

Factors that may affect the preparation and use of stimulus aids include:

Administrative requirements may include: