CPPSEC3112 — Manage training and well-being of dogs for security functions
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What an assessment for CPPSEC3112 must cover
50 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 27 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Select dog for security role.
- 1.1Review workplace procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when managing security dogs.
- 1.2Identify and assess needs of security dog and handler team.
- 1.3Inspect appropriate canine breeds and select suitable dog to meet security role.
- 1.4Check dog’s health and training records and confirm suitability for security role.
2 Develop dog and handler training maintenance plan.
- 2.1Develop a tailored training maintenance program to address the unique needs, strengths and weaknesses of the security dog and handler team.
- 2.2Schedule training to meet priority needs within an agreed timeframe.
- 2.3Update training plan to meet changing needs of security dog and handler team.
3 Implement dog and handler maintenance training.
- 3.1demonstrate dog handling techniques which minimise risk to self, others and dog.
- 3.2Select and use suitable protective clothing and equipment and training aids.
- 3.3Conduct maintenance training according to schedule and timeframes.
- 3.4Assess the security dog’s response to training and adjust methods to achieve team performance objectives.
- 3.5Complete training records using workplace documentation.
4 Maintain dog’s health and well-being.
- 4.1Monitor security dog’s health and condition and immediately address identified needs and problems in consultation with relevant persons.
- 4.2Administer preventive health treatments and maintain a diet that meets security dog’s nutritional requirements.
- 4.3Maintain security dog at a high level of fitness.
- 4.4Clean and maintain security dog’s facilities and equipment to the required standard.
Performance evidence
- foot patrol
- assist with an arrest
Knowledge evidence
- standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative, licensing and regulatory requirements when managing the training and well-being of dogs for security functions:
- animal welfare
- apprehension, arrest and restraint of persons
- duty of care
- licensing requirements and limits of own authority
- trespass and the removal of persons
- use of force
- workplace health and safety (WHS)
- breeds, drives and behaviours of canines suitable for security work
- canine preventive health treatments and nutritional requirements
- canine training standards and procedures for the security context
- capabilities and limitations of a trained security dog
- common canine infections and contagious diseases
- kennel management including routine and emergency treatment of sick or injured dogs
- licensing and registration requirements for handling, using and owning security dogs
- methods to train dog to show aggression or bite with control and conditioning
- principles of continuation or maintenance training
- procedures for conducting a patrol with a security dog
- procedures for effecting an arrest using a security dog
- requirements for muzzle and tactical training of dogs
- risks and hazards associated with use, training and care of security dogs and appropriate control measures
- safe canine handling methods and techniques
- security roles and functions suitable for canines
- standards of cleanliness and safety relating to the dog’s facilities and equipment
- standards of training for obedience and handler protection
- training maintenance exercises for dogs and handlers
- training methods to ensure dog can defend handler and not escalate risk.
Foundation skills
- writing skills: to maintain security dog training records, document a training maintenance program
- reading skills: to interpret procedures and policies that clarify legal rights and responsibilities and WHS requirements, security dog health and training records and information from the breeder
- speaking and listening skills: to use questions and active listening to exchange and understand information when inspecting dogs
- numeracy skills: to schedule and conduct training to meet timeframes
- problem solving skills: to select a dog to match the requirements of the security role, formulate training exercises to meet dog and handler team objectives, identify symptoms of ill health and take necessary actions to maintain the well-being of dogs
Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
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Questions about assessing CPPSEC3112
What does an assessment tool for CPPSEC3112 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPSEC3112 needs to address all 50 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 27 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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