Handle dogs for security patrols

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSEC3113, 'Handle dogs for security patrols'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Handle dogs for security patrols' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for patrol with security dog.

1.1 Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when handling dog during security patrol.

1.2 Interpret work instructions and clarify patrol requirements with relevant persons.

1.3 Confirm security dog is suitable and trained to the standard required to meet patrol requirements

1.4 Check health, hygiene and stability of dog, and take required remedial action where signs of poor health or abnormal behaviour are detected in accordance with animal welfare requirements.

1.5 Organise and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling aids in accordance with workplace requirements.

2. Conduct patrol with security dog.

2.1 Carry out patrol tasks with security dog using safe handling methods.

2.2 Handle security dog in a manner that ensures minimal risk of injury to the dog, self and members of the public.

2.3 Monitor and maintain dog’s operating efficiency and well-being throughout patrol.

3. Identify and respond to security threat.

3.1 apply general safety procedures to handle dogs, both leashed and unleashed in a security work environment.

3.2 Identify security threat and assess degree of risk to persons, property and premises.

3.3 Assess the threat situation to determine appropriate use of the dog as a security measure and implement response.

3.4 Check personal safety needs and seek assistance as required.

3.5 Apply hold, release and arrest procedures to apprehend intruder, ensuring minimal risk of injury to the dog, members of the public and self.

3.6 Adjust or discontinue response promptly to meet changing circumstances while maintaining control of dog.

3.7 Promptly attend to injuries to persons or the dog, and seek assistance from relevant persons as required.

3.8 Record patrol and response details using documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.