Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPSEC3112 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency CPPSEC3112 - Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to manage the training and well-being of dogs used for security functions.It includes: applicable legislative and organisational, animal welfare and licensing requirements relevant to handling guard dogs identifying and assessing the needs of the dog and handler team, and inspecting canine breeds to select a dog suitable for the security roledeveloping and implementing a training maintenance plan to meet the performance objectives of the dog and handler team maintaining the dog’s health and well-being including cleaning and maintaining its facilities and equipment.It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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.
       
Element: Develop dog and handler training maintenance plan.
  • Develop a tailored training maintenance program to address the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the security dog and handler team.
  • Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe.
  • Update training plan to meet changing needs of security dog and handler team.
       
Element: 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.
       
Element: 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.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 a tailored training maintenance program to address the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the security dog and handler team. 
Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe. 
Update training plan to meet changing needs of security dog and handler team. 
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. 
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. 

Forms

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