Unit of competency Outline

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Select dogs

Select dogs

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCDOG004
State Code
AUY71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to identify the organisational purpose for selecting dogs, record information about dogs for selection and assess dogs for recruitment suitability.The outcomes of this unit may be applied by a person working in a dog selection role in any organisation. This unit may be customised, particularly regarding the assessment of the temperament and characteristics of dogs based on different requirements of the organisation, functions of the work team and location.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, particularly those related to selecting dogs.A person undertaking this unit would usually work autonomously using support from mostly familiar resources. The role requires complex task organisation and application of moderate analytical skills. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the purpose for selecting dogs
  • 1.1 Identify the roles of dogs working within the organisation and the purposes for their use.
  • 1.2 Identify the purpose for which dogs will be selected and trained.
2. Record information about dogs for selection
  • 2.1 Set up and maintain a file recording the contact details of the source of the dog candidates.
  • 2.2 Record information about available dogs relevant to their recruitment and training.
3. Assess dogs for recruitment
  • 3.1 Plan activities for dogs to enable assessment of suitability.
  • 3.2 Observe and assess the dog for the desired characteristics, according to the criteria set by the organisation.
  • 3.3 Record results of dog assessments.
  • 3.4 Use assessment results to determine suitability of dogs for the organisation’s purposes.
  • 3.5 Report selection results to the appropriate people.
  • 3.6 Follow organisation’s procedures for acquiring or rejecting the dog.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S5947 CSCDH404A Select dogs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCX84 CSCDOG008 Assess dogs for custodial purposes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI1 CSC40115 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice Qualification