QLD Security Dog Handler Course

**Adrian Brown** · 11-06-2009, 01:56 PM

Canine Security Course

Course Name

QLD Security Dog Handler Course

Course Details

CPPSEC3010A ‘Manage dogs for security functions’ and CPPSEC3011A ‘Handle dogs for security patrol’

Course Commencement Date

07 December 2009

Application Closing Date

20 November 2009

Course Description

This course will provide you with the educational requirements and the fundamental skills and knowledge to begin your career in the security industry as a dog handler

The units CPPSEC3010A ‘Manage dogs for security functions’ and CPPSEC3011A ‘Handle dogs for security patrol’ are delivered by a self paced workbook which will take up to 40 hours to complete and supervised training over a maximum period of x 7 days. This is made up of 58 hours of supervised training and 5 hours supervised assessment.

Specific topics in the course include:

Selecting a suitable patrol dog.
Understanding the legal requirements when working with patrol dogs.
Understanding the organisational requirements of a patrol dog handler.
Maintaining the health and welfare of a patrol dog.
Developing and implementing training programs for patrol dogs.
Conducting protection work with a patrol dog.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All course participants must be over the age of 18 years and provide an approved dog over twelve months of age, preferably not desexed. Must be vaccinated, wormed and in good health and condition.

Suitable dog breeds include German Shepherd – Rottweiler – Malanois – Doberman – Mastiff. No banned breeds or restricted dogs are accepted.

A pre-course dog assessment is available to ensure entry level requirements. Course participants have the opportunity to undertake private lessons prior course entry.

Further to this training, security dog handlers may also go on to complete a anual patrol dog assessment and certification.