Unit of competency Outline
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Care for and train working dogs
Care for and train working dogs
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK324A
AHCLSK324A
State Code
D6969
D6969
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/05/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
02/05/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of selecting, training and caring for working dogs in the rural industry and defines the standard required to: select a working dog; develop training programs and apply effective training procedures; maintain health and welfare requirements and recognise abnormalities; provide a balanced diet, adequate water and housing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify role and select working dog
- 1.1. Working dog requirements for the enterprise are identified and confirmed.
- 1.2. Suitable working dog breeders and bloodlines are researched and availability determined.
- 1.3. Dogs are inspected for suitability and selected to meet role and enterprise requirements.
2. Develop and implement training program
- 2.1. Basic commands are taught.
- 2.2. The dog is introduced to a small flock in a confined area.
- 2.3. The dog is asked to handle larger numbers in more open areas.
- 2.4. Specialist skills such as backing and forcing are taught.
- 2.5. Existing and potential animal handling hazards in the workplace are identified, risk assessed and controlled in line with enterprise requirements.
3. Maintain welfare of working dog
- 3.1. Health, condition and status are monitored and maintained.
- 3.2. Diet is provided to meet nutritional requirements in consideration of work/training program.
- 3.3. Preventative health treatments are arranged and administered.
- 3.4. Facilities and equipment needs are provided and maintained in line with animal welfare requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
all working dogs.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
all working dogs.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
select a working dog
develop training programs and apply effective training procedures
maintain health and welfare requirements and recognise abnormalities
provide a balanced diet, adequate water and housing.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
select a working dog
develop training programs and apply effective training procedures
maintain health and welfare requirements and recognise abnormalities
provide a balanced diet, adequate water and housing.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3412 | RTE2106A | Care for and train working dogs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS22 | AHCLSK324 | Care for and train working dogs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D595 | MTM20111 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) | Qualification |