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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify the development needs of the detector dog team
  2. Coordinate the development of each detector dog team
  3. Monitor workflow
  4. Monitor outcomes

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

deploying detector dogs

maintaining detector dog proficiency

analysing training records to identify and record training deficiencies

applying all facets of detector dog training theory and deployment

identifying strengths and weaknesses of detector dog teams

producing and implementing detector dog team training and assessment of high quality

providing feedback to team members

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of detector dog team training

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

best practice training and development techniques for detector dog teams

performance standards for detector dog and detector dog teams

assessment techniques

workplace and industry environment

equity and diversity principles

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

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPBORDA Conduct detector dog team training

PSPBORD406A Conduct detector dog team training

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOVB Develop and implement work unit plans

PSPGOV404B Develop and implement work unit plans

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

Overview of evidence requirements

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 the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

development of operational effectiveness of detector dog teams in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and guidelines relating to development of the operational effectiveness of detector dog teams

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing the operational effectiveness of detector dog teams

Where and how to assess evidence

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 developing operational effectiveness of detector dog teams including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

development of operational effectiveness of detector dog teams in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

demonstration

observation

questioning

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence 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


Range Statement

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

The detector dog team: comprises

a dog and handler with a unique style, approach, potential, strengths and weaknesses

Potential is based on:

strengths and weaknesses

dog's learning capacity

success in training

Strategies involve:

a structured approach to training and development which is tailored to meet the specific needs of the team

Development plan:

outlines the strategies and timeline for the progressive development of the team

Effective training and deployment techniques relate to:

agency approved training and deployment principles

occupational health and safety

Legislation, policy and guidelines may include:

enabling legislation and regulations, such as:

Customs Act 1901

Quarantine Act 1908

organisational policies and procedures, particularly detector dog program training, operational and training aid control

occupational health and safety

national and regional standard operating procedures

work instructions

occupational health and safety and environment