Dog Handling and Skill Development Training Courses
These courses follow in sequence and the min requirements for training is : Grade 10
Dog Handling
| SAQA ID | Unit Standard Title | NQF level | Credit/s |
| 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 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 utilize a patrol dog – Utilize 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 fire fighting | 2 | 4 |
| 116534 | Carry out basic first aid treatment in the workplace | 3 | 2 |
Skills Programme 2
| SAQA ID | UNIT STANDARD TILE | NQF LEVEL | CREDIT/S |
| 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 ac 2000( act no 60 of 2000) applicable to possessing a firearm | 3 | 3 |
| 119465 | Write/ present / 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 | Credit |
| 113909 | Coach a team member in order to enhance individual performance In the workplace | 3 | 5 |
| 13912 | Apply knowledge of self and team in order 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 occupation 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 |