The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Determine the prospective handler's assistance needs
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| Review health care professional referral and other information to gain an indication of prospective handler's personal care support requirements Completed |
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| Discuss purpose of care needs assessment with parties involved, including prospective handler and/or carer and/or family, referencing the role assistance dogs can play Completed |
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| Identify prospective handler's household situation, other pets, other household members and any allergies that may be impacted Completed |
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| Assess prospective handler's expectations, noting limitations of an assistance dog's assistive behaviour, and discuss human and assistance dog bond Completed |
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| Gather and record information according to workplace policies and procedures Completed |
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Determine if an assistance dog would improve prospective handler's personal welfare and explain the process
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| Discussenvironmental riskassessment issues for functions associated with prospective handler's care needs Completed |
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| Liaise with prospective handler regarding issues that may be relevant to their circumstances Completed |
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| Liaise with prospective handler to assess if an assistance dog would improve their personal welfare Completed |
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| Explain process of attaining an assistance dog, and manage prospective handler's expectations of the types of support an assistance dog can provide Completed |
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Determine the prospective handler's ability to care for an assistance dog
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| Discuss needs of assistance dog with prospective handler, and contingency planning for dog's care when required Completed |
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| Determine prospective handler's ability to meet assistance dog's nutritional and housing needs, and enrich dog's physical, emotional and mental health and lifestyle needs Completed |
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| Determine if prospective handler can satisfy animal welfare regulatory/legislative requirements Completed |
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| Determine if prospective handler is motivated for a long-term reciprocal relationship with a dog beyond the assistive tasks it can provide Completed |
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| Assess possible distractions and/or challenges to the dog's needs and in relation to the dog providing required in-home and/or public access assistance Completed |
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Determine if a dog is suitable as an assistance dog
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| Determine if being an assistance dog is in the welfare interests of the dog Completed |
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| Determine if a dog’s temperament, needs, health, capability and behaviour are suited to a handler’s assistive requirements and public access, if required Completed |
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Make assessment and complete documentation
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| Use information gathered to determine the prospective handler's suitability for an assistance dog Completed |
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| Discuss findings with the prospective handler Completed |
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| Complete prospective handler suitability assessment documentation for an assistance dog according to personal requirements and workplace procedures Completed |
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