Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirements may relate to:
animal welfare
apprehension and powers of arrest
counter-terrorism
crowd control and control of persons under the influence of intoxicating substances
force continuum, use of force guidelines
general 'duty of care' responsibilities
inspection of people and property, and search and seizure of goods
licensing or certification requirements
privacy and confidentiality
relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation, codes and national standards for:
anti-discrimination
cultural and ethnic diversity
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
relevant industry codes of practice
trespass and the removal of persons.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
access and equity policies, principles and practices
business and performance plans
client service standards
code of conduct, code of ethics
communication and reporting procedures
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
emergency and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
OHS policies, procedures and programs
own role, responsibility and authority
personal and professional development
privacy and confidentiality of information
quality assurance and continuous improvement processes and standards
resource parameters and procedures
roles, functions and responsibilities of security personnel
storage and disposal of information
use of dogs for security functions.
Patrol tasksmay include:
alarm responses
area denial
crowd control
escort
external inspections
incident responses
internal or external site patrols
location of intruders.
mobile or static patrols
observation
route finding and location identification
scent detection.
Assignment instructions may include:
assignment purpose and objective
assignment tasks and procedures
assignment timeframe
client information
dog transportation arrangements
dog's feed, water and rest requirements
incident and security risk response procedures
reporting and documentation requirements
resource and equipment requirements
route, departure and arrival details
schedules
site layout including access points.
Relevant personsmay include:
animal welfare officers
canine breeders or trainers
clients
colleagues
supervisor
veterinarians.
Suitabilitymay relate to:
breed, drives and behaviours of dogs suitable to security work
compatibility with dog handler (security officer)
designated security tasks
relevant licensing and registration requirements
temperament and attitude
training certification requirements.
Dog patrolsmay include:
patrol of buildings, sites and crowds
search of buildings.
Incidents may relate to:
conflicts between members of the public
demonstrations
fire
persons suffering from emotional or physical distress
persons under the influence of intoxicating substances
persons with criminal intent
persons, vehicles and packages in unsuitable locations
physical threats
security breaches
terrorism
violence.
Situationsmay include:
assisting with an arrest
foot and motor patrols
search of persons and baggage
search of property and premises.
Personal safety needsmay involve:
access to appropriate vehicle
access to specific security equipment
clarification of own role and responsibilities
provision of back-up support
provision of personal protective equipment.
Documentationmay relate to:
dog health
dog training log book
incident reports
logs, journals and activity reports
security notebook
vehicle and personnel movements
written and computer reports.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
applying general safety procedures when handling a dog, both leashed and unleashed, in a security working environment
applying the correct challenge release and arrest procedures for apprehending intruders
complying with relevant legislation, licensing and documentation requirements for handling a dog in the conduct of security functions
managing the health and hygiene of a dog including detecting signs of ill health or abnormal behaviour
maximising the safety and protection of persons and dog while carrying out patrol and response activities
responding appropriately to rapidly changing circumstances while handling a dog.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment includes:
a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
access to a registered provider of assessment services
access to a suitable venue and equipment
assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book
work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements.
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:
observation of processes and procedures
questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.