AHCLSK363 — Care for and train working dogs

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What an assessment for AHCLSK363 must cover

29 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify workplace requirements and select working dog

1.1Identify and confirm working dog requirements for the workplace
1.2Research suitable working dog breeds and determine availability
1.3Inspect dogs for suitability and make selection according to workplace criteria

2 Develop and implement training program for working dog

2.1Identify hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
2.2Teach commands for working tasks
2.3Introduce the dog to a small flock or herd in a confined area
2.4Train the dog to handle larger numbers of livestock in open areas
2.5Train the dog on specialist skills such as backing and forcing
2.6Safely handle working dog, and handle livestock using good stock handling techniques and according to animal welfare practices

3 Maintain health and welfare of working dog

3.1Monitor and maintain health and condition of the working dog
3.2Provide an adequate and balanced diet to meet nutritional requirements of the working dog according to workload and training program
3.3Seek veterinary advice and arrange for or administer preventative health treatments
3.4Provide and maintain housing facilities and equipment according to workplace animal welfare practices and requirements

Performance evidence

applied relevant workplace health and safety legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
applied relevant animal welfare practices
identified the workplace need for working dogs
selected working dogs to meet workplace requirements
developed working dog training programs and applied effective training methods
maintained the health and welfare of the working dog
safely handled working dog
handled livestock using good stock handling techniques

Knowledge evidence

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for caring for and training working dogs to handle livestock
principles and practices for caring for and training working dogs to handle livestock, including: working dog breeds and behaviour, use of working dogs in the workplace, managing the workload of working dogs, effective working dog training systems and procedures, good stock handling techniques, care, husbandry and management procedures for working dogs
signs of health, anatomy and physiology of working dogs
common illnesses of working dogs and preventative health strategies
animal welfare practices
registration and care of domestic dogs

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and interpret workplace documentation to identify relevant and key information about working dog breeds and workplace requirements
Oral communication: Respond to questions and clarify information

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What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK363 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK363 needs to address all 29 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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