CSCSS0003 Detector Dog Handler Skill Set Step into a highly specialised and rewarding area of the security industry with the CSCSS00003 Detector Dog Handler Skill Set. This training is designed for licensed security professionals who are responsible for handling detection dogs used to identify substances such as explosives, narcotics, or other contraband. The course focuses on building safe, effective working relationships between handlers and their dogs while ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and operational standards. Participants will gain the skills to confidently deploy a detector dog in various operational environments including aviation, events, freight and logistics, corrections, and critical infrastructure.

CSCDOG008 Assess dogs for custodial purposes CSCDOG009 Maintain the health and welfare of dogs CSCDOG010 Manage detector dogs CSCDOG012 Prepare stimulus aids for use with dogs

Detector Dog Handler Skill Set

Skillset required to Handle Detector Dogs Within a Custodial Environment.

Course cost

Fee for Service

TBC

Duration

TBC

State

QLD

Study Method

Face to Face

The course focuses on building safe, effective working relationships between handlers and their dogs while ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and operational standards. Participants will gain the skills to confidently deploy a detector dog in various operational environments including aviation, events, freight and logistics, corrections, and critical infrastructure.

Course Overview

CSCSS0003 Detector Dog Handler Skill Set

Name: Detector Dog Handler Skill Set
Price: TBC AUD

Step into a highly specialised and rewarding area of the security industry with the CSCSS00003 Detector Dog Handler Skill Set. This training is designed for licensed security professionals who are responsible for handling detection dogs used to identify substances such as explosives, narcotics, or other contraband.

Course Outcomes

On completion of this course students will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Entry Requirements

Statutory/legislative requirements apply to this Skill Set and may vary across states and territories.

Units of Competency

CSCDOG008 Assess dogs for custodial purposes
CSCDOG009 Maintain the health and welfare of dogs
CSCDOG010 Manage detector dogs
CSCDOG012 Prepare stimulus aids for use with dogs

Pathways

On successful completion of this course you may wish to further your studies with one of the following courses:

Licensing

Statutory/legislative requirements apply to this Skill Set and may vary across states and territories.

Course Pathways

› Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
› Diploma of Correctional Administration
› General Purpose Dog Handler Skill Set
› Corrections Officer Firearms Course

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Fee for Service
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Assessment Re-Submission Fees

Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $50 will apply per assessment.

Re-Enrolment

Should you wish to cancel your course or your enrolment is cancelled by us due to no progress and you then wish to re-enrol, a re-enrolment fee of 25% of the standard course fee will apply if requested within 3 months of initial cancellation. If re-enrolment is requested within 4 – 12 months of initial cancellation, 50% of the standard course fee will apply.

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Why Choose Asset College For Your Detector Dog Handler Skill Set Course

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