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Handle dogs for security patrols

Handle dogs for security patrols

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3113
State Code
OAP82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to handle dogs while conducting a security patrol.It includes:applicable legislative and organisational and licensing requirements relevant to handling guard dogs verifying the suitability of a dog to undertake patrol taskshandling and maintaining control of a dog while conducting a security patrol and assessing threat situations to determine appropriate use of the dog as a security measureapplying the correct hold, release and arrest procedures to apprehend intruders.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for patrol with security dog.
  • 1.1 Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when handling dog during security patrol.
  • 1.2 Interpret work instructions and clarify patrol requirements with relevant persons.
  • 1.3 Confirm security dog is suitable and trained to the standard required to meet patrol requirements
  • 1.4 Check health, hygiene and stability of dog, and take required remedial action where signs of poor health or abnormal behaviour are detected in accordance with animal welfare requirements.
  • 1.5 Organise and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and handling aids in accordance with workplace requirements.
2. Conduct patrol with security dog.
  • 2.1 Carry out patrol tasks with security dog using safe handling methods.
  • 2.2 Handle security dog in a manner that ensures minimal risk of injury to the dog, self and members of the public.
  • 2.3 Monitor and maintain dog’s operating efficiency and well-being throughout patrol.
3. Identify and respond to security threat.
  • 3.1 apply general safety procedures to handle dogs, both leashed and unleashed in a security work environment.
  • 3.2 Identify security threat and assess degree of risk to persons, property and premises.
  • 3.3 Assess the threat situation to determine appropriate use of the dog as a security measure and implement response.
  • 3.4 Check personal safety needs and seek assistance as required.
  • 3.5 Apply hold, release and arrest procedures to apprehend intruder, ensuring minimal risk of injury to the dog, members of the public and self.
  • 3.6 Adjust or discontinue response promptly to meet changing circumstances while maintaining control of dog.
  • 3.7 Promptly attend to injuries to persons or the dog, and seek assistance from relevant persons as required.
  • 3.8 Record patrol and response details using documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1412 CPPSEC3011A Handle dogs for security patrol Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD896 CPPSS00060 Canine Skill set
BEG6 CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations Qualification