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Select appropriate equipment for an assistance dog and handler

Select appropriate equipment for an assistance dog and handler

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMADT301
State Code
OED19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/09/2022
Field of Education
061309 - Community Health
Original Release Date
21/09/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to advise handlers on selecting equipment for use in training and employing an assistance dog in a range of specialised tasks to support a handler with disability.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources, and complete activities that require behavioural analysis of dogs and handler to select appropriate equipment.All work must be carried out to comply with Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify handler's assistance requirements
  • 1.1 Discuss referral from health care professional with dog handler to confirm and/or clarify needs, while incorporating privacy considerations
  • 1.2 Determine the specialised tasks required from an assistance dog based on individual prospective handler
  • 1.3 Determine handler's ability to fit and use equipment for their assistance dog, and ensure dog's equipment needs complement those of the handler
2. Identify assistance dog's equipment requirements
  • 2.1 Identify leads, collars and other basic equipment requirements
  • 2.2 Determine need for additional equipment and how equipment will be used according to task requirements
  • 2.3 Confirm equipment requirements based on the handler and dog partnership
3. Trial use of equipment with handler and assistance dog
  • 3.1 Introduce and test the use of equipment chosen to ascertain if it is suitable for both handler and assistance dog
  • 3.2 Adjust or change equipment as required
  • 3.3 Instruct handler to use the equipment safely, according to animal welfare principles, dog training regulatory and public access requirements
  • 3.4 Evaluate handler's use of the equipment to ensure safety and wellbeing of both handler and assistance dog
4. Confirm requirements and complete documentation
  • 4.1 Confirm that handler is satisfied with the chosen equipment
  • 4.2 Document assistance dog equipment requirements according to workplace requirements
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