Dog Handling and Skill Development Training Courses

These courses follow in sequence, and the minimum requirement for training is Grade 10

Dog Handling

 

SAQA ID

Unit Standard Title

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

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