Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select dog for security role.
- Review workplace procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when managing security dogs.
- Identify and assess needs of security dog and handler team.
- Inspect appropriate canine breeds and select suitable dog to meet security role.
- Check dog’s health and training records and confirm suitability for security role.
- Develop dog and handler training maintenance plan.
- Implement dog and handler maintenance training.
- demonstrate dog handling techniques which minimise risk to self, others and dog.
- Select and use suitable protective clothing and equipment and training aids.
- Conduct maintenance training according to schedule and timeframes.
- Assess the security dog’s response to training and adjust methods to achieve team performance objectives.
- Complete training records using workplace documentation.
- Maintain dog’s health and well-being.
- Monitor security dog’s health and condition and immediately address identified needs and problems in consultation with relevant persons.
- Administer preventive health treatments and maintain a diet that meets security dog’s nutritional requirements.
- Maintain security dog at a high level of fitness.
- Clean and maintain security dog’s facilities and equipment to the required standard.