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

PSPBDR004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain detector dog proficiency

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPBDR004 - Maintain detector dog proficiency
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to maintain a detector dog at maximum level of performance and readiness. This involves team handler plus dog in ongoing proficiency training. The unit includes developing a plan for proficiency maintenance training, implementing the training maintaining dog/handler team performance, and maintaining the dog’s health and well-being.This unit applies to those working in canine detector teams who are responsible for the currency of the dog/handler team’s performance and readiness.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.Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a team, performing routine tasks in a range of contexts.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.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Border protection
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: Develop a plan for proficiency maintenance training
  • Assess detector dog’s capability.
  • Identify and assess the needs of the dog/handler team.
  • Develop a tailored proficiency maintenance training plan addressing the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the team.
  • Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe.
  • Update training plan regularly to reflect the changing needs of the team.
       
Element: Implement proficiency maintenance training
  • Implement proficiency maintenance training in accordance with the schedule and available resources.
  • Assess the dog’s response to training immediately.
  • Modify training as required to meet desired outcomes.
  • Undertake custody, transport and use of training aids.
  • Maintain training and other records.
       
Element: Maintain dog/handler team performance
  • Identify and agree upon performance standards for the detector dog team with relevant personnel.
  • Implement a plan for achieving team effectiveness.
  • Assess the detector dog team’s effectiveness against specific performance criteria.
  • Maintain performance records for monitoring purposes.
  • Review team plans and working practices and identify improvements if required to achieve maximum performance.
       
Element: Maintain dog’s health and well-being
  • Monitor the detector dog’s health on a regular and consistent basis.
  • Identify and address the dog’s needs and problems.
  • Maintain the detector dog at a high level of fitness.
  • Clean and maintain detector dog’s quarters to the required standard.
       
Element: Develop a plan for proficiency maintenance training
  • Assess detector dog’s capability.
  • Identify and assess the needs of the dog/handler team.
  • Develop a tailored proficiency maintenance training plan addressing the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the team.
  • Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe.
  • Update training plan regularly to reflect the changing needs of the team.
       
Element: Implement proficiency maintenance training
  • Implement proficiency maintenance training in accordance with the schedule and available resources.
  • Assess the dog’s response to training immediately.
  • Modify training as required to meet desired outcomes.
  • Undertake custody, transport and use of training aids.
  • Maintain training and other records.
       
Element: Maintain dog/handler team performance
  • Identify and agree upon performance standards for the detector dog team with relevant personnel.
  • Implement a plan for achieving team effectiveness.
  • Assess the detector dog team’s effectiveness against specific performance criteria.
  • Maintain performance records for monitoring purposes.
  • Review team plans and working practices and identify improvements if required to achieve maximum performance.
       
Element: Maintain dog’s health and well-being
  • Monitor the detector dog’s health on a regular and consistent basis.
  • Identify and address the dog’s needs and problems.
  • Maintain the detector dog at a high level of fitness.
  • Clean and maintain detector dog’s quarters to the required standard.
       


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. Develop a plan for proficiency maintenance training

1.1 Assess detector dog’s capability.

1.2 Identify and assess the needs of the dog/handler team.

1.3 Develop a tailored proficiency maintenance training plan addressing the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the team.

1.4 Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe.

1.5 Update training plan regularly to reflect the changing needs of the team.

2. Implement proficiency maintenance training

2.1 Implement proficiency maintenance training in accordance with the schedule and available resources.

2.2 Assess the dog’s response to training immediately.

2.3 Modify training as required to meet desired outcomes.

2.4 Undertake custody, transport and use of training aids.

2.5 Maintain training and other records.

3. Maintain dog/handler team performance

3.1 Identify and agree upon performance standards for the detector dog team with relevant personnel.

3.2 Implement a plan for achieving team effectiveness.

3.3 Assess the detector dog team’s effectiveness against specific performance criteria.

3.4 Maintain performance records for monitoring purposes.

3.5 Review team plans and working practices and identify improvements if required to achieve maximum performance.

4. Maintain dog’s health and well-being

4.1 Monitor the detector dog’s health on a regular and consistent basis.

4.2 Identify and address the dog’s needs and problems.

4.3 Maintain the detector dog at a high level of fitness.

4.4 Clean and maintain detector dog’s quarters to the required standard.

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.

deploying detector dogs

observing and analysing capability and performance

applying decision making using sound judgment

organising training schedules

keeping records

communicating using styles to suit different audiences

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.

enabling and allied legislation and regulations

organisational policy, procedures, guidelines and protocols

work health and safety and environment policies and guidelines relating to detector dog program

detector dog program training and deployment principles

proficiency maintenance training exercises

dog’s health requirements

fitness levels

performance standards

reporting procedures

equipment operation, usage and maintenance procedures

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. Develop a plan for proficiency maintenance training

1.1 Assess detector dog’s capability.

1.2 Identify and assess the needs of the dog/handler team.

1.3 Develop a tailored proficiency maintenance training plan addressing the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the team.

1.4 Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe.

1.5 Update training plan regularly to reflect the changing needs of the team.

2. Implement proficiency maintenance training

2.1 Implement proficiency maintenance training in accordance with the schedule and available resources.

2.2 Assess the dog’s response to training immediately.

2.3 Modify training as required to meet desired outcomes.

2.4 Undertake custody, transport and use of training aids.

2.5 Maintain training and other records.

3. Maintain dog/handler team performance

3.1 Identify and agree upon performance standards for the detector dog team with relevant personnel.

3.2 Implement a plan for achieving team effectiveness.

3.3 Assess the detector dog team’s effectiveness against specific performance criteria.

3.4 Maintain performance records for monitoring purposes.

3.5 Review team plans and working practices and identify improvements if required to achieve maximum performance.

4. Maintain dog’s health and well-being

4.1 Monitor the detector dog’s health on a regular and consistent basis.

4.2 Identify and address the dog’s needs and problems.

4.3 Maintain the detector dog at a high level of fitness.

4.4 Clean and maintain detector dog’s quarters to the required standard.

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 detector dog’s capability. 
Identify and assess the needs of the dog/handler team. 
Develop a tailored proficiency maintenance training plan addressing the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the team. 
Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe. 
Update training plan regularly to reflect the changing needs of the team. 
Implement proficiency maintenance training in accordance with the schedule and available resources. 
Assess the dog’s response to training immediately. 
Modify training as required to meet desired outcomes. 
Undertake custody, transport and use of training aids. 
Maintain training and other records. 
Identify and agree upon performance standards for the detector dog team with relevant personnel. 
Implement a plan for achieving team effectiveness. 
Assess the detector dog team’s effectiveness against specific performance criteria. 
Maintain performance records for monitoring purposes. 
Review team plans and working practices and identify improvements if required to achieve maximum performance. 
Monitor the detector dog’s health on a regular and consistent basis. 
Identify and address the dog’s needs and problems. 
Maintain the detector dog at a high level of fitness. 
Clean and maintain detector dog’s quarters to the required standard. 
Assess detector dog’s capability. 
Identify and assess the needs of the dog/handler team. 
Develop a tailored proficiency maintenance training plan addressing the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the team. 
Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe. 
Update training plan regularly to reflect the changing needs of the team. 
Implement proficiency maintenance training in accordance with the schedule and available resources. 
Assess the dog’s response to training immediately. 
Modify training as required to meet desired outcomes. 
Undertake custody, transport and use of training aids. 
Maintain training and other records. 
Identify and agree upon performance standards for the detector dog team with relevant personnel. 
Implement a plan for achieving team effectiveness. 
Assess the detector dog team’s effectiveness against specific performance criteria. 
Maintain performance records for monitoring purposes. 
Review team plans and working practices and identify improvements if required to achieve maximum performance. 
Monitor the detector dog’s health on a regular and consistent basis. 
Identify and address the dog’s needs and problems. 
Maintain the detector dog at a high level of fitness. 
Clean and maintain detector dog’s quarters to the required standard. 

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