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Evidence Guide: CSCDH401A - Manage dogs for security purposes

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CSCDH401A - Manage dogs for security purposes

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for deployment of dogs

  1. Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed, preparing for possible contingencies.
  2. Consult information on security situation and assignment details and prepare dog for deployment.
  3. Transport the dog to the allocated location according to the requirements of the assignment, animal welfare requirements, and organisational policies and procedures.
Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed, preparing for possible contingencies.

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

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Transport the dog to the allocated location according to the requirements of the assignment, animal welfare requirements, and organisational policies and procedures.

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Manage dogs at the scene of operation

  1. Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities, the specifications of the assignment, legal requirements and work unit procedures and standards.
  2. Deploy the dog in a manner that results in minimal risk of injury to other persons, the dog, handler and property.
  3. Read and interpret the body language of the dog and take appropriate action.
  4. Attend to injuries to the dog according to the degree of risk, level of urgency and animal welfare requirements.
  5. Secure detected prohibited and illegal items according to the chain of evidence and organisational procedures.
Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities, the specifications of the assignment, legal requirements and work unit procedures and standards.

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

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

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Attend to injuries to the dog according to the degree of risk, level of urgency and animal welfare requirements.

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

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Participate in post-operational activities

  1. Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation's activities and ways to improve responses and plans for responding to situations.
  2. Evaluate the ways in which the dog worked and plan for future training sessions and methods of deployment in similar situations.
  3. Complete accurate and comprehensive records and reports in a timely manner and in the form required by the organisation or work unit.
  4. Meet administrative requirements for reports according to organisational requirements for information management.
Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation's activities and ways to improve responses and plans for responding to situations.

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

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Complete accurate and comprehensive records and reports in a timely manner and in the form required by the organisation or work unit.

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Meet administrative requirements for reports according to organisational requirements for information management.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Overview of assessment

Evidence for assessment 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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

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 employability skills as they relate to this unit.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit contains knowledge that may be assessed off the job, for example in a structured learning process, and performance outcomes which should be assessed ideally in the workplace in routine activities and in conjunction with other units with dog-handling skills set.

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 managing dogs in security situations, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine

legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines relating to:

deployment of dogs in security situations

safety and welfare of people present in security situations where dogs are involved

safety, health and welfare of dogs working in security situations

security of unauthorised and illegal materials to preserve evidence

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills:

working independently and in teams to manage dogs in security situations

applying all facets of dog-handling training, theory and deployment

solving problems to deal with workplace safety risks

applying basic first aid techniques

evaluating operation's activities

communicating ideas and information

planning and organising activities to prepare for the deployment of dogs in security situations

responding appropriately to unauthorised and illegal materials in ways that preserve evidence

transporting dogs safely

collecting, analysing and organising information to produce records and reports

Required knowledge:

basic first aid techniques that can be applied to dogs

chain of evidence and security of evidence

dog-training methodologies and practices

organisational policies and procedures regarding the roles and purpose of dogs within the organisation

legislative, organisation and unit's policies and procedures regarding unauthorised and illegal materials

methods for requesting the deployment of dogs in security situations

work rosters and schedules of the work unit

methods of transporting dogs safely and without stress

capabilities of dogs working within the organisation

records and reports required by legislative authorities, the organisation, work unit and animal welfare authorities

work environment in which dogs could be deployed and emergencies that could arise within those environments

environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to industry

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Operational environment includes:

geographical location

transport mode

hours of operation

the human element: officers, suspects and persons who work, reside in or visit the environment

the situation or intelligence

Security situation can include:

detecting unauthorised and illegal materials, such as drugs, alcohol, weapons, explosives and fire accelerants

protecting property or people

tracking, searching and finding people

preventing escapes

preventing crime

patrolling areas

border protection

providing a presence e.g. at riots and hostage situations or for crowd control

Organisational policies and procedures can include:

particularly those relating to:

deployment of dogs in security situations

search methodology

security of evidence

enabling legislation

workplace health and safety Acts, regulations and guidelines

national and regional policies and procedures

procedural guides, standard operating procedures and work instructions

Capabilities of the dogs can be affected by the following factors:

temperament of the dog

experience and training of the dog

type of situation

location of the situation

environmental factors, including:

temperature

humidity

air currents and wind drift

motivation to work

Prohibited and illegal items that need to be seized and held according to the chain of evidence can vary according to the jurisdiction, its policies and purpose and may include:

opiates

cocaine

marijuana

amphetamines

steroids

other drugs on illegal or banned lists

food

vegetable matter

animals and birds

animal products

money

firearms and associated equipment, such as ammunition

knives and similar weapons

explosives and associated equipment

general weapons, including knuckledusters, bows and arrows

dangerous goods

Records and reports include:

methods of transporting dogs safely and humanely

methods of training dogs, including:

conditioning process

regular evaluation and assessment

records of training activity

dog health and development

communications with internal and external networks

incident report, including:

date and time of incident

date and time of report

persons involved

occurrence

body of report

outcomes

requirements for reports, including that they are:

complete

concise

clear

correct

honest

Administrative requirements may include:

report number

cross-referencing to other reports

file number

number of copies and where each is lodged