Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CSCDOG001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage dogs for security purposes

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCDOG001 - Manage dogs for security purposes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to use dogs in security situations such as:detecting prohibited and illegal itemsprotecting property or peopletracking, searching and finding peoplepreventing escapespreventing crime patrolling areasborder protectionproviding a presenceThe unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge for preparing dogs for deployment, managing dogs at the scene of the operation and participating in post operational activities.The unit may be customised to suit the operational environment, which includes consideration of the:geographical locationmode of transport hours of operationthe humans present in the area (officer, suspects, civilians)intelligence providedThe skills and knowledge described in this unit must be performed within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to the deployment and care of dogs.A person undertaking this unit would usually work autonomously using support from mostly familiar resources. The role requires complex task organisation and application of moderate analytical skills.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to the awarding of this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Dog handling
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for deployment of dogs
  • Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed and prepare for contingencies.
  • Consult information on security situation and assignment details and prepare dog for deployment.
  • Transport the dog to the security situation according to the requirements of the assignment and animal welfare requirements.
       
Element: Manage dogs at the scene of operation
  • Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities and the specifications of the assignment.
  • Deploy the dog in a manner that results in minimal risk of injury to other persons, the dog, handler and property.
  • Read and interpret the body language of the dog and take appropriate action.
  • Attend to injuries to the dog.
  • Secure detected prohibited and illegal items according to the chain of evidence.
       
Element: Participate in post-operational activities
  • Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation’s activities.
  • Review the ways in which the dog worked and plan for future training sessions and methods of deployment in similar situations.
  • Complete accurate and comprehensive dog records and reports in a timely manner and lodge.
       
Element: Prepare for deployment of dogs
  • Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed and prepare for contingencies.
  • Consult information on security situation and assignment details and prepare dog for deployment.
  • Transport the dog to the security situation according to the requirements of the assignment and animal welfare requirements.
       
Element: Manage dogs at the scene of operation
  • Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities and the specifications of the assignment.
  • Deploy the dog in a manner that results in minimal risk of injury to other persons, the dog, handler and property.
  • Read and interpret the body language of the dog and take appropriate action.
  • Attend to injuries to the dog.
  • Secure detected prohibited and illegal items according to the chain of evidence.
       
Element: Participate in post-operational activities
  • Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation’s activities.
  • Review the ways in which the dog worked and plan for future training sessions and methods of deployment in similar situations.
  • Complete accurate and comprehensive dog records and reports in a timely manner and lodge.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for deployment of dogs

1.1 Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed and prepare for contingencies.

1.2 Consult information on security situation and assignment details and prepare dog for deployment.

1.3 Transport the dog to the security situation according to the requirements of the assignment and animal welfare requirements.

2. Manage dogs at the scene of operation

2.1 Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities and the specifications of the assignment.

2.2 Deploy the dog in a manner that results in minimal risk of injury to other persons, the dog, handler and property.

2.3 Read and interpret the body language of the dog and take appropriate action.

2.4 Attend to injuries to the dog.

2.5 Secure detected prohibited and illegal items according to the chain of evidence.

3. Participate in post-operational activities

3.1 Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation’s activities.

3.2 Review the ways in which the dog worked and plan for future training sessions and methods of deployment in similar situations.

3.3 Complete accurate and comprehensive dog records and reports in a timely manner and lodge.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for deployment of dogs

1.1 Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed and prepare for contingencies.

1.2 Consult information on security situation and assignment details and prepare dog for deployment.

1.3 Transport the dog to the security situation according to the requirements of the assignment and animal welfare requirements.

2. Manage dogs at the scene of operation

2.1 Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities and the specifications of the assignment.

2.2 Deploy the dog in a manner that results in minimal risk of injury to other persons, the dog, handler and property.

2.3 Read and interpret the body language of the dog and take appropriate action.

2.4 Attend to injuries to the dog.

2.5 Secure detected prohibited and illegal items according to the chain of evidence.

3. Participate in post-operational activities

3.1 Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation’s activities.

3.2 Review the ways in which the dog worked and plan for future training sessions and methods of deployment in similar situations.

3.3 Complete accurate and comprehensive dog records and reports in a timely manner and lodge.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed and prepare for contingencies. 
Consult information on security situation and assignment details and prepare dog for deployment. 
Transport the dog to the security situation according to the requirements of the assignment and animal welfare requirements. 
Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities and the specifications of the assignment. 
Deploy the dog in a manner that results in minimal risk of injury to other persons, the dog, handler and property. 
Read and interpret the body language of the dog and take appropriate action. 
Attend to injuries to the dog. 
Secure detected prohibited and illegal items according to the chain of evidence. 
Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation’s activities. 
Review the ways in which the dog worked and plan for future training sessions and methods of deployment in similar situations. 
Complete accurate and comprehensive dog records and reports in a timely manner and lodge. 
Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed and prepare for contingencies. 
Consult information on security situation and assignment details and prepare dog for deployment. 
Transport the dog to the security situation according to the requirements of the assignment and animal welfare requirements. 
Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities and the specifications of the assignment. 
Deploy the dog in a manner that results in minimal risk of injury to other persons, the dog, handler and property. 
Read and interpret the body language of the dog and take appropriate action. 
Attend to injuries to the dog. 
Secure detected prohibited and illegal items according to the chain of evidence. 
Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation’s activities. 
Review the ways in which the dog worked and plan for future training sessions and methods of deployment in similar situations. 
Complete accurate and comprehensive dog records and reports in a timely manner and lodge. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CSCDOG001 - Manage dogs for security purposes
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Assessment Record Sheet

CSCDOG001 - Manage dogs for security purposes

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