Training and development of personnel is such that career planning and international articulation of qualifications is a reality. In order to achieve this, all qualifications are benchmarked against international standards and accreditation, and our quality management is in line with international trends.

Training is outcomes based which implies that the final analysis is based upon an ability by the learner to demonstrate applied competence of a given task and or skill.

The training programme is designed to cater for students, with little or no experience in dog handling, to be trained in phases to achieve competency and certification. Students who have previous experience in dog handling and need to be brought in line with the new set of qualifications and certifications can follow our RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) route.

RPL refers to the process of the verification of skills, knowledge and abilities obtained through training, education and work experience. This then is to, through assessment, give credit to learning which has already been acquired in different ways.

The candidate seeking credits for previously acquired skills and knowledge must still comply with all the requirements as stated in the required standards or qualifications.

Policy and Philosophy of Training

1. The result of training personnel for dog handling skills is done in such a manner to ensure longevity of the end product of the learner.
2. Employers benefit from a workforce competent in the skills and attitudes required in the competitive global environment.

Courses

1. Caring for a service dog.

This is the entry level course required by all personnel working with service dogs.

Personnel accredited with this course will be able to:

Ensure that the basic needs of the service dog is catered for.
Ensure the welfare of the dog and deal with related problems.
Conduct safety precautions with the service dog in order to prevent accidents.
Inspect the condition of the service dog.
Transport service dogs in a safe and secure manner.

2. Handle a trained service Dog to deter crime.

This course combined with the course “Care for a service dog” is the course are the courses required for any personnel working with service dogs.

Personnel accredited with this course will be able to:

Prepare a trained Service Dog for guarding duties.
Utilize the trained Service Dog for guarding duties.
Conduct post-guarding responsibilities with regards to the trained Service Dog.

3. Handle a patrol dog to assist in searching for and the apprehension of a suspect

Personnel accredited with this course will be able to:

Evaluate a crime scene.
Prepare the Service Dog to search for and apprehend a suspect for the purpose of lawful arrest.
Utilize the Service Dog to assist in apprehending and arresting the identified suspect.
Ensure that appropriate procedures are followed after the arrest.

4. Supervise kennel practices

Personnel accredited with this course will be able to:

Ensure that the daily routine maintenance is executed.
Complete records with regards to the maintenance of Service Dogs.
Ensure proper maintenance of a Service Dog.

5. Handle a trained sniffer dog to assist in the detection of substances.

This course is for learners and handlers who utilize a trained sniffer dog to assist in the detection of substances.

Personnel accredited with this course will be able to:

Apply applicable legislation pertaining to substance detection discipline.
Conduct a search for substances with the aid of a trained sniffer dog.
Identify and handle substances indicated by the sniffer dog in a structures scenario.

Note: The term handle includes referrals, securing, collecting and disposal according to specific organizational standard operating procedures.

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