Application
This unit describes the skills required to prepare and conduct initial detector dog team training courses. It includes preparation and delivery of training/development, managing training resources, maintaining the security of training aids, and evaluating and reporting training course outcomes.
This unit applies to those working in the provision of detector dog training courses.
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 autonomously supervising others, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 training/ development | 1.1 Identify needs of teams to be trained. 1.2 Plan training and development based upon the identified needs. 1.3 Identify and prepare training resources in accordance with training requirements. 1.4 Identify and address administrative requirements. |
2. Deliver training/ development | 2.1 Provide constructive feedback throughout the development process. 2.2 Monitor and evaluate dog and handler progress. 2.3 Monitor training against schedule and outcomes. 2.4 Adjust the training program to allow individual detector dog teams every opportunity to meet the performance criteria. 2.5 Maintain records. |
3. Manage training resources | 3.1 Identify and report training resource requirements to management. 3.2 Monitor resource usage in accordance with approved resource allocation. 3.3 Maintain security of training aids. 3.4 Ensure custody, transport and use of training aids is in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines. |
4. Evaluate training outcomes | 4.1 Assess level of development and operational effectiveness of detector dog teams. 4.2 Provide clear and constructive feedback in relation to performance to the person/s being assessed using appropriate language and strategies, and including guidance on any further goals or training opportunities available to overcome gaps in competency. 4.3 Identify changes aimed at improving the detection capabilities of detector dog teams. 4.4 Ensure training outcomes are in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines. |
Evidence of Performance
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
maintaining detector dog proficiency
developing operational effectiveness of detector dog teams
analysing training and development needs for each team
preparing and delivering a detector dog training program
preparing and managing a training budget
mentoring detector dog teams
assessing performance and providing feedback to detector dog teams
producing reports based on assessment of all elements of detector dog training and deployment principles and practices
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
principles of quality management and continuous improvement
current training methodologies
analysis techniques
standards
workplace and industry environment
equity and diversity principles
public sector legislation including work health and safety and environment related to detector dog team training
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Border protection