CSCDOG011 — Manage dogs for security purposes
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What an assessment for CSCDOG011 must cover
40 assessable components: 3 elements (11 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 20 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 Prepare for deployment of dogs
- 1.1Assess the operational environment where the dog will be deployed and prepare for contingencies
- 1.2Consult information on security situation and assignment details, and prepare dog for deployment
- 1.3Transport the dog to the security situation according to the requirements of the assignment and animal welfare requirements
2 Manage dogs at the scene of operation
- 2.1Locate and deploy the dog according to its capabilities and the specifications of the assignment
- 2.2Deploy the dog in a manner that results in minimal risk of injury to other persons, the dog, handler and property
- 2.3Read and interpret the body language of the dog and take appropriate action
- 2.4Assess and treat injuries to the dog at the scene of operation
3 Participate in post-operational activities
- 3.1Manage detected items in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and guidelines
- 3.2Take part in debriefing sessions to evaluate operation’s activities
- 3.3Review the ways in which the dog worked and identify future training/practice sessions and methods of deployment in similar situations
- 3.4Complete accurate and comprehensive dog records and reports, and lodge in a timely manner
Performance evidence
- deploying dogs in a variety of operational environments in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational instructions, policy, procedures and guidelines that includes:
- applying dog-handling theory and deployment practices
- applying basic first aid techniques to dogs
- communicating effectively to achieve operational outcomes
- planning and organising training activities to prepare for the deployment of dogs in security situations
- demonstrating operational readiness for the deployment of dogs in security situations
- responding appropriately to unauthorised and illegal materials in ways that preserve evidence
- transporting dogs safely
- collecting, analysing and organising information to produce records and reports
Knowledge evidence
- relevant legislation and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines related to working with dogs including:
- role of corrective services dogs within the organisation
- animal health and welfare requirements and regulations affecting working dogs
- humane and positive training methods that reinforce natural behaviour and maintain the working skills and enthusiasm of dogs
- records and reports required by legislative authorities, the organisation, work unit and animal welfare authorities
- organisational policies and procedures related to unauthorised and illegal materials and evidence handling
- dog-training methodologies and practices relevant to the dogs’ use in the organisation including:
- methods of transporting dogs safely and without stress
- capabilities and limitations of dogs working within the organisation
- work environment in which dogs could be deployed and emergencies that could arise within those environments
- responses that dogs should give to voice commands and hand signals
- 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 CSCDOG011
What does an assessment tool for CSCDOG011 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CSCDOG011 needs to address all 40 unit components: 3 elements with 11 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 20 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 CSCDOG011?
Auditori pulls the current release of CSCDOG011 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.
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