Dog Handling and Skill Development Training Courses
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These courses follow in sequence, and the minimum requirement for training is Grade 10
Dog Handling
SAQA ID |
|
NQF Level |
Credits |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
243188 |
Care for a service dog (DH1)After completion of this programme, you will be able to: – Provide care for the elementary needs of the service dog in a given situation. – Apply safety precautions when working with service dogs in a given situation. – Transport service dogs in a given situation. – Inspect the condition of the service dog in a given situation. |
3 |
15 |
|
243190 |
Handle a trained service dog to deter crime (DH2)After completion of this programme, you will be able to: – Prepare for duty with a trained service dog – Perform duties using a trained service dog – Conclude duties |
3 |
8 |
|
243196 |
Supervise kennel practice (DH3)After completion of this programme, you will be able to: – Plan and co-ordinate kennel practice – Supervise personnel and administration systems – Demonstrate an understanding of the behaviour of dogs – Supervise service dogs in a kennel |
4 |
15 |
|
120463 |
Handle a patrol dog to assist in searching for and the apprehension of a suspect (DH4)After completion of this programme, you will be able to: – Determine the need to utilise a patrol dog – Utilise a patrol dog to apprehend the suspect – Arrest the suspect with the aid of a patrol dog |
4 |
15 |
Skills Programme 1
SAQA ID |
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
NQF Level |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
246694 |
Explain the requirements for becoming a security service provider |
3 |
4 |
244177 |
Conduct a security patrol in an area of responsibility |
3 |
7 |
244184 |
Apply legal aspects in a security environment |
3 |
8 |
244176 |
Use security equipment |
2 |
2 |
244179 |
Handle complaints and problems |
3 |
6 |
244181 |
Give evidence in court |
3 |
4 |
12484 |
Perform basic firefighting |
2 |
4 |
116534 |
Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace |
3 |
2 |
Skills Programme 2
SAQA ID |
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
NQF Level |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
244189 |
Conduct access and egress control |
4 |
7 |
242825 |
Conduct evacuations and emergency drills |
4 |
4 |
11505 |
Identify, handle and defuse security related conflict |
4 |
12 |
113924 |
Apply basic business ethics in a business environment |
2 |
2 |
117705 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the Firearm Control Act 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000), applicable to possessing a firearm |
3 |
3 |
119465 |
Write, present and sign text for a range of communicative contexts |
3 |
5 |
114979 |
Operate a computer workstation in a business environment |
3 |
2 |
Skills Programme 3
SAQA ID |
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
NQF Level |
Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
113909 |
Coach a team member in order to enhance individual performance in the workplace |
3 |
5 |
13912 |
Apply knowledge of self and team to develop a plan to enhance team performance |
3 |
5 |
244578 |
Describe how to manage reactions arising from a traumatic event |
3 |
2 |
113852 |
Apply occupational health, safety, and environmental principles |
3 |
10 |
119472 |
Outline the legal environment of a selected industry |
3 |
5 |
11508 |
Write security reports and take statements |
4 |
10 |
