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Evidence Guide: PUASAR019 - Train canines to work in a USAR environment

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PUASAR019 - Train canines to work in a USAR environment

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

Work in a USAR environment

  1. Risk assessment of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) environment is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
Risk assessment of Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) environment is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures

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Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the USAR environment is selected and worn

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Principles and organisational procedures for working safely in a USAR environment are implemented

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Introduce canines to a USAR environment

  1. An incremental approach is followed to introduce canines to a USAR environment
An incremental approach is followed to introduce canines to a USAR environment

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Problems that may develop with canines being introduced to a USAR environment are identified and solved within area of responsibility

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Problems outside area of responsibility are referred to appropriate personnel for action and recommendations are made, as required

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Prepare canines for detection of live human scent

  1. Scent factors that limit the capability of canines to function efficiently are identified
Scent factors that limit the capability of canines to function efficiently are identified

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Canine behaviour and responses are interpreted, and appropriate action is taken, in accordance with organisational procedures

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Regular interaction with canine is undertaken to maintain an enthusiastic, effective and appropriate level of work and behaviour at search locations

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Canine is deployed to detect live human scent in a range of areas and situations

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Develop alert behaviour in canines

  1. Training tools and techniques are used to shape the desired bark alert behaviour in canine
Training tools and techniques are used to shape the desired bark alert behaviour in canine

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Problems encountered in bark alert training are diagnosed and solved, in accordance with organisational procedures

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Train canine using appropriate methods

  1. Humane ways of training are used that reflect positive reinforcement techniques
Humane ways of training are used that reflect positive reinforcement techniques

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Canine psychology and drives are recognised and applied when training canine

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Appropriate degree of correction is used to discourage unwanted canine behaviour

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Canine involved in training is handled and controlled in a way that maintains performance and safety

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Manage training assistants

  1. Training assistant is selected for the training exercise to be performed in a simulated USAR environment
Training assistant is selected for the training exercise to be performed in a simulated USAR environment

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Training assistant is briefed on the expected outcomes of the exercise

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Job safety analysis is provided to training assistant prior to commencement of training exercise

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Safety and welfare of training assistant is maintained throughout the training exercise

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Problems encountered with the training assistant are diagnosed and resolved, or referred to relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge
Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.