AS 5350.2:2022 pdf free download – Privately contracted security anddetection dogs Part 2:Training and certification of dogs and handlers

AS 5350.2:2022 pdf free download – Privately contracted security anddetection dogs Part 2:Training and certification of dogs and handlers.
This document specifies the minimum requirements for the training and certification of security dogs and handlers. In this document, security dogs (detection) includes both biosecurity detection dogs (BDD) and explosive detection dogs (EDD).
Specifically, this document is intended to —
(a) prescribe the level olcompetency that a qualified handler is expected to achieve;
(b) provide a method [or assessing the current competence of a handler with prior qualification or training;
NOTE Evaluation may be undertaken by a person competent (1.5.3) In canine trairnng tir an employer.
(c) provide minimum requirements for a training facility in the development of a training course;
(d) be used by certification agencies to assess training provided to a handler; and
(e) be used to assess and certify security dog facilities that deliver the training.
This document aims to raise the standard of training for security dogs (detection) so they are better equipped for deployment In tactical areas such as counter terrorism, Specific training components are suggested in this document to assist In reducIng the number of poorly trained or untrained, dangerous and ineffective dogs in security roles.
This documcnt does not apply to —
(I) security dogs that are deployed without supervision; or
(ii) dogs deployed for conservation detection work.
1.2 Application
This document is intended for use by handlers and training facilities for security and detection dogs.
1.3 Normative references
The following document is referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of its content constitutes requirements of this document.
NOTE Documents for informative purposes are listed in the Bibliography
AS 5350.1, Priwely contracted security and detection dogs, Part 1: ACquisition, welfare, training. deployment and retirement
1.4 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this documcnt. the following terms and definitions apply.
On completion of initial training and quarterly thereafter, a handler and security dog shall be examined as a team.
Training shall reflect operational conditions including, where possible, access to real target odours for security dogs (detection).
Seesirity dogs and handlers shall not be required to undertake training —
(a) wIthout 20 mm rest periods for each 20 mm deployment or training exercise; or (b) in environments that are not conducive to the health, safety and welfare of a dog or a handler.
A dog may have multiple handlers and any one handler may work with more than one dog. So that their competence as a team can be assessed, each dog and handler combination shall be assessed together and not individually.
2.2 Training and handling methods
Training methods for dogs shall be reward•based. Aversive techniques or equipment shall not be used when training dogs.
Training and handling methods shall —
(a) positively reinforce a dog’s natural instincts;
(b) he conducted humanely;
(c) not cause injury, suffering or distress to a dog; and
(d) gradually introduce the dog to new working conditions and environments to allow [or change in routine and minimize stress.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) shall be developed for training by a person competent (1.5.3) In canine training to minimize injury, suffering or distress to the dog and to optimize the positive mental state of the dog.
2.3 Workplace induction training
In addition to basic training, when a handler is employed, they should undertake workplace induction training that includes an introduction to the working environment and the provision of policies and procedures for the role.
Workplace Induction training shall be provided by a security dog training facility.
2.4 Training records
2.4.1 General
A training policy for all security dogs and for people seeking competency in handling security dogs shall be documented and contain clearly defined objectives and outcomes.
Training records shall be kept for all security dogs and for people undertaking training In security dog handling.