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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select and apply a search methodology
   • Choose an approach that maximises the potential outcome of the search.
   • Identify likely risks.
   • Identify the most appropriate method for deploying the dog, taking into account the task and situation.
2. Deploy the detector dog
   • Deploy the detector dog in accordance with planned search methodology.
   • Manage risks in accordance with risk management policies and guidelines.
3. Conduct follow up search activities
   • Identify and manage ongoing risks to achieve identified outcomes.
   • Question persons of interest.
4. Maintain records
   • Collect, collate and exchange information relating to searches with other personnel.
   • Maintain contemporaneous notes.
   • Complete documentation accurately and in a timeframe that meets legislative and organisational requirements.
5. Gather and report information
   • Use initiative to identify possible information.
   • Record relevant information accurately.
   • Report information to relevant personnel accurately.
6. Receive and act upon feedback
   • Seek feedback on search processes.
   • Improve processes and approach based upon assessment of feedback received.
7. Select and apply a search methodology
   • Choose an approach that maximises the potential outcome of the search.
   • Identify likely risks.
   • Identify the most appropriate method for deploying the dog, taking into account the task and situation.
8. Deploy the detector dog
   • Deploy the detector dog in accordance with planned search methodology.
   • Manage risks in accordance with risk management policies and guidelines.
9. Conduct follow up search activities
   • Identify and manage ongoing risks to achieve identified outcomes.
   • Question persons of interest.
10. Maintain records
    • Collect, collate and exchange information relating to searches with other personnel.
    • Maintain contemporaneous notes.
    • Complete documentation accurately and in a timeframe that meets legislative and organisational requirements.
11. Gather and report information
    • Use initiative to identify possible information.
    • Record relevant information accurately.
    • Report information to relevant personnel accurately.
12. Receive and act upon feedback
    • Seek feedback on search processes.
    • Improve processes and approach based upon assessment of feedback received.

Performance Evidence

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.

conducting searches thoroughly in accordance with legal and policy requirements

handling dogs

identifying and addressing work health and safety and environmental risks issues associated with deployment of detector dogs

liaising, consulting and communicating with diverse audiences, conveying sometimes complex information orally and in writing

negotiating and applying conflict resolution

applying observation techniques

accurately recording and reporting information

applying decision making using sound judgment

responding effectively to feedback

suggesting improvements to procedures

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

risk management principles and risk assessment techniques and the application of diverse circumstances relating to the deployment of detector dogs

principles of detector dog training and deployment

enabling and allied legislation

policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and work instructions/standard operating procedures

jurisdictional and organisational values/ethics and codes of conduct

the organisation’s corporate planning cycle and risk management policy and practices

confidentiality, privacy and security issues

work health and safety and environment legislation, policies and guidelines

communication systems relevant to the workplace including communications network and radio protocols

equipment operation, usage and maintenance procedures

reporting procedures

evidence handling and storage

profiles and trends

workplace and industry environment

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