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Unit of competency details

PSPBDR011 - Conduct detector dog team training (Release 1)

Summary

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DeletedDeleted from PSP Public Sector Training Package02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPBORD406A - Conduct detector dog team trainingUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.06/Mar/2016

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1 1 (this release) 07/Mar/2016

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 099905 Security Services  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 099905 Security Services  09/Aug/2016 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

1

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPBORD406A Conduct detector dog team training.

  • Unit code updated
  • Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
  • All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to prepare and conduct initial detector dog team training courses. It includes preparation and delivery of training/development, managing training resources, maintaining the security of training aids, and evaluating and reporting training course outcomes.

This unit applies to those working in the provision of detector dog training courses.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously supervising others, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Border protection

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for training/ development 

1.1 Identify needs of teams to be trained.

1.2 Plan training and development based upon the identified needs.

1.3 Identify and prepare training resources in accordance with training requirements.

1.4 Identify and address administrative requirements.

2. Deliver training/ development 

2.1 Provide constructive feedback throughout the development process.

2.2 Monitor and evaluate dog and handler progress.

2.3 Monitor training against schedule and outcomes.

2.4 Adjust the training program to allow individual detector dog teams every opportunity to meet the performance criteria.

2.5 Maintain records.

3. Manage training resources 

3.1 Identify and report training resource requirements to management.

3.2 Monitor resource usage in accordance with approved resource allocation.

3.3 Maintain security of training aids.

3.4 Ensure custody, transport and use of training aids is in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

4. Evaluate training outcomes 

4.1 Assess level of development and operational effectiveness of detector dog teams.

4.2 Provide clear and constructive feedback in relation to performance to the person/s being assessed using appropriate language and strategies, and including guidance on any further goals or training opportunities available to overcome gaps in competency.

4.3 Identify changes aimed at improving the detection capabilities of detector dog teams.

4.4 Ensure training outcomes are in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPBORD406A Conduct detector dog team training.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

  • Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • deploying detector dogs
  • maintaining detector dog proficiency
  • developing operational effectiveness of detector dog teams
  • analysing training and development needs for each team
  • preparing and delivering a detector dog training program
  • preparing and managing a training budget
  • mentoring detector dog teams
  • assessing performance and providing feedback to detector dog teams
  • producing reports based on assessment of all elements of detector dog training and deployment principles and practices

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

  • principles of quality management and continuous improvement
  • current training methodologies
  • analysis techniques
  • standards
  • workplace and industry environment
  • equity and diversity principles
  • public sector legislation including work health and safety and environment related to detector dog team training

Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

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