Detection Dog Operations Course

Course Detail

The Detection Dog Operations Course is specifically designed for civilian participants currently employed (or seeking employment) as a detection dog handler.

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Quick Facts

  • Award: Statement of Attainment
  • Duration: 4 weeks (Full Time: Mon-Fri)
  • Location: Dog Force Australia K9 Training Centre, Falls Creek, NSW
  • Cost: $5995.00
This course requires a minimum of 5 participants to run. A fully refundable deposit of $500.00 is required for enrolment in this course. When 5 confirmed enrolments have been received, DFA will schedule the course at a time suitable to all participants.

Units of Competency

This course is delivered in a practical one-on-one environment by former canine law enforcement dog trainers and supported by the following nationally recognised units of competency:

  • ACMSPE304 Provide basic care of domestic dog
  • ACMGAS306A Assist with conditioning of animals
  • PSPBDR303 Deploy detector dog
  • CSCDOG007 Train dogs in agility work

Topics covered

Participants will receive training in high level detection dog handling skills in both narcotics and explosives odours including;

  • Instruction in all facets of handling a detection dog in the operational context
  • Full exposure and assessment to ensure the participant is comfortable in a range of operational environments likely to be encountered by a detection dog
  • How to handle a detection dog to search for the following odours;

Narcotics

  • ICE – Methyl Amphetamine / Amphetamine
  • Cannabis
  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Ecstasy

Explosives

  • Dynamite
  • Black Powder
  • Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO)
  • Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
  • Sodium Chlorate
  • Semtex, Taggants (Icad Mandated)
  • Smokeless Powder, RDX, PETN, TATP, HMTD

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Learner Handbook

Information about the services provided by Dog Force Australia and our approach to providing you a safe, fair and supported environment to participate in training and assessment.

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Schedule of Fees

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