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

CSCDOG002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain the health and welfare of dogs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCDOG002 - Maintain the health and welfare of dogs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the health, hygiene and welfare of dogs and report on their health and welfare.This unit applies to those responsible for the health and welfare of working dogs. Dogs may work in security, detection, and/or response and control roles within the organisation. This unit may be customised, particularly regarding the methods of maintaining high standards of canine health and welfare based on different requirements of the organisation, function of the work team and location.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied 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 dog health.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 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: Manage the health of dogs
  • Recognise basic symptoms of ill health in dogs.
  • Identify local authorities who can be consulted regarding the establishment or maintenance of the health of dogs.
  • Carry out a program of health maintenance to prevent common illnesses or parasites.
  • Carry out a treatment program for an ill or injured dog.
  • Undertake basic first aid for an ill or injured dog.
  • Maintain a basic first aid kit suitable for treating an ill or injured dog.
       
Element: Manage the hygiene and welfare of dogs
  • Maintain kennels, training areas and dog transportation kennels according to animal health and welfare requirements or unit policy, standards and regulations.
  • Maintain the health, welfare and fitness of dogs in all operational and environmental conditions according to work unit policies and standards.
  • Maintain a healthy diet for dogs based upon individual animal’s requirements and unit policy and procedures.
  • Use humane training methods.
  • Use short, frequent training sessions suited to the individual dog’s level of training and ability to concentrate effectively.
  • Assess and recommend the need to retire or dispose of dogs according to unit policy, specialist advice and/or animal health and welfare standards.
       
Element: Maintain records of health and welfare of dogs
  • Establish and maintain health and operation records for each dog according to unit policies, standards and requirements.
  • Keep records of decisions to retire or dispose of dogs.
  • Follow unit and organisational policies and procedures to record and report incidents that result in injuries to dogs.
       
Element: Manage the health of dogs
  • Recognise basic symptoms of ill health in dogs.
  • Identify local authorities who can be consulted regarding the establishment or maintenance of the health of dogs.
  • Carry out a program of health maintenance to prevent common illnesses or parasites.
  • Carry out a treatment program for an ill or injured dog.
  • Undertake basic first aid for an ill or injured dog.
  • Maintain a basic first aid kit suitable for treating an ill or injured dog.
       
Element: Manage the hygiene and welfare of dogs
  • Maintain kennels, training areas and dog transportation kennels according to animal health and welfare requirements or unit policy, standards and regulations.
  • Maintain the health, welfare and fitness of dogs in all operational and environmental conditions according to work unit policies and standards.
  • Maintain a healthy diet for dogs based upon individual animal’s requirements and unit policy and procedures.
  • Use humane training methods.
  • Use short, frequent training sessions suited to the individual dog’s level of training and ability to concentrate effectively.
  • Assess and recommend the need to retire or dispose of dogs according to unit policy, specialist advice and/or animal health and welfare standards.
       
Element: Maintain records of health and welfare of dogs
  • Establish and maintain health and operation records for each dog according to unit policies, standards and requirements.
  • Keep records of decisions to retire or dispose of dogs.
  • Follow unit and organisational policies and procedures to record and report incidents that result in injuries to dogs.
       


Evidence Required

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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. Manage the health of dogs

1.1 Recognise basic symptoms of ill health in dogs.

1.2 Identify local authorities who can be consulted regarding the establishment or maintenance of the health of dogs.

1.3 Carry out a program of health maintenance to prevent common illnesses or parasites.

1.4 Carry out a treatment program for an ill or injured dog.

1.5 Undertake basic first aid for an ill or injured dog.

1.6 Maintain a basic first aid kit suitable for treating an ill or injured dog.

2. Manage the hygiene and welfare of dogs

2.1 Maintain kennels, training areas and dog transportation kennels according to animal health and welfare requirements or unit policy, standards and regulations.

2.2 Maintain the health, welfare and fitness of dogs in all operational and environmental conditions according to work unit policies and standards.

2.3 Maintain a healthy diet for dogs based upon individual animal’s requirements and unit policy and procedures.

2.4 Use humane training methods.

2.5 Use short, frequent training sessions suited to the individual dog’s level of training and ability to concentrate effectively.

2.6 Assess and recommend the need to retire or dispose of dogs according to unit policy, specialist advice and/or animal health and welfare standards.

3. Maintain records of health and welfare of dogs

3.1 Establish and maintain health and operation records for each dog according to unit policies, standards and requirements.

3.2 Keep records of decisions to retire or dispose of dogs.

3.3 Follow unit and organisational policies and procedures to record and report incidents that result in injuries to dogs.

Submission Requirements

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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. Manage the health of dogs

1.1 Recognise basic symptoms of ill health in dogs.

1.2 Identify local authorities who can be consulted regarding the establishment or maintenance of the health of dogs.

1.3 Carry out a program of health maintenance to prevent common illnesses or parasites.

1.4 Carry out a treatment program for an ill or injured dog.

1.5 Undertake basic first aid for an ill or injured dog.

1.6 Maintain a basic first aid kit suitable for treating an ill or injured dog.

2. Manage the hygiene and welfare of dogs

2.1 Maintain kennels, training areas and dog transportation kennels according to animal health and welfare requirements or unit policy, standards and regulations.

2.2 Maintain the health, welfare and fitness of dogs in all operational and environmental conditions according to work unit policies and standards.

2.3 Maintain a healthy diet for dogs based upon individual animal’s requirements and unit policy and procedures.

2.4 Use humane training methods.

2.5 Use short, frequent training sessions suited to the individual dog’s level of training and ability to concentrate effectively.

2.6 Assess and recommend the need to retire or dispose of dogs according to unit policy, specialist advice and/or animal health and welfare standards.

3. Maintain records of health and welfare of dogs

3.1 Establish and maintain health and operation records for each dog according to unit policies, standards and requirements.

3.2 Keep records of decisions to retire or dispose of dogs.

3.3 Follow unit and organisational policies and procedures to record and report incidents that result in injuries to dogs.

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
Recognise basic symptoms of ill health in dogs. 
Identify local authorities who can be consulted regarding the establishment or maintenance of the health of dogs. 
Carry out a program of health maintenance to prevent common illnesses or parasites. 
Carry out a treatment program for an ill or injured dog. 
Undertake basic first aid for an ill or injured dog. 
Maintain a basic first aid kit suitable for treating an ill or injured dog. 
Maintain kennels, training areas and dog transportation kennels according to animal health and welfare requirements or unit policy, standards and regulations. 
Maintain the health, welfare and fitness of dogs in all operational and environmental conditions according to work unit policies and standards. 
Maintain a healthy diet for dogs based upon individual animal’s requirements and unit policy and procedures. 
Use humane training methods. 
Use short, frequent training sessions suited to the individual dog’s level of training and ability to concentrate effectively. 
Assess and recommend the need to retire or dispose of dogs according to unit policy, specialist advice and/or animal health and welfare standards. 
Establish and maintain health and operation records for each dog according to unit policies, standards and requirements. 
Keep records of decisions to retire or dispose of dogs. 
Follow unit and organisational policies and procedures to record and report incidents that result in injuries to dogs. 
Recognise basic symptoms of ill health in dogs. 
Identify local authorities who can be consulted regarding the establishment or maintenance of the health of dogs. 
Carry out a program of health maintenance to prevent common illnesses or parasites. 
Carry out a treatment program for an ill or injured dog. 
Undertake basic first aid for an ill or injured dog. 
Maintain a basic first aid kit suitable for treating an ill or injured dog. 
Maintain kennels, training areas and dog transportation kennels according to animal health and welfare requirements or unit policy, standards and regulations. 
Maintain the health, welfare and fitness of dogs in all operational and environmental conditions according to work unit policies and standards. 
Maintain a healthy diet for dogs based upon individual animal’s requirements and unit policy and procedures. 
Use humane training methods. 
Use short, frequent training sessions suited to the individual dog’s level of training and ability to concentrate effectively. 
Assess and recommend the need to retire or dispose of dogs according to unit policy, specialist advice and/or animal health and welfare standards. 
Establish and maintain health and operation records for each dog according to unit policies, standards and requirements. 
Keep records of decisions to retire or dispose of dogs. 
Follow unit and organisational policies and procedures to record and report incidents that result in injuries to dogs. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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