CSCDOG009 — Maintain the health and welfare of dogs
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What an assessment for CSCDOG009 must cover
38 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 17 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 Manage the health of dogs
- 1.1Recognise basic symptoms of ill health in dogs
- 1.2Identify local authorities who can be consulted regarding the health of dogs
- 1.3Manage a program of health maintenance to prevent common illnesses or parasites
- 1.4Manage a treatment program for an ill or injured dog
- 1.5Undertake basic first aid for an ill or injured dog
- 1.6Maintain a basic first aid kit suitable for treating an ill or injured dog
2 Manage the hygiene and welfare of dogs
- 2.1Maintain kennels, training areas and dog transportation kennels according to animal health and welfare requirements
- 2.2Maintain the health, welfare and fitness of dogs in all operational and environmental conditions
- 2.3Maintain a healthy diet for dogs based upon individual animal’s requirements
- 2.4Use humane training methods and consider operational and environmental conditions
3 Maintain records of health and welfare of dogs
- 3.1Maintain health and operation records for each dog
- 3.2Report incidents that result in injuries to dogs
Performance evidence
- administering preventative or curative medicines and treatments to dogs
- cleaning kennels and maintaining hygiene
- maintaining safety of all persons involved when conducting medical assessments in accordance with legislation, and organisational policy, procedures and guidelines
- working independently and in teams to manage the hygiene and welfare of dogs
- monitoring diet and exercise regimes to maintain the health and welfare of dogs
- collecting, analysing and organising information to produce records and reports required by the organisation, work unit standards and animal welfare authorities
- recognising basic symptoms of ill health in dogs
- solving problems to deal with workplace safety risks to dog handler teams
- conducting preventative health checks
Knowledge evidence
- animal health and welfare requirements and regulations affecting working dogs
- organisation’s policies, procedures and guidelines related to the health and welfare and hygiene of dogs
- dietary and exercise requirements of working dogs
- signs of illness/injury in dogs
- location of veterinarians and other authorities who can assist in the maintenance of the health and welfare of dogs
- common canine diseases and parasites that affect the health of dogs
- records and reports required by legislative authorities, the organisation, work unit and animal welfare authorities
- dog handling methodologies and practices
- emergency response and evacuation procedures to maintain security
- duty of care to all involved
- limits of own authority
- Workplace/Occupational Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) relevant to the job task
- approved communication terminology, call signs and radio channels used by emergency personnel
- how to apply the hierarchy of control and use of force to control hazards and minimise risk
- location of emergency equipment in the workplace
- procedures for communicating and collaborating with responding officers and other services
- process of dynamic risk assessment and how it is applied
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Questions about assessing CSCDOG009
What does an assessment tool for CSCDOG009 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CSCDOG009 needs to address all 38 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CSCDOG009?
Auditori pulls the current release of CSCDOG009 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.
Is the first assessment tool really free?
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Can I check my existing CSCDOG009 assessment instead of generating a new one?
Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of CSCDOG009, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.
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