Care for and train working dogs

KHU-AGR-0401

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select, train and care for working dogs in the rural industry. The unit applies to individuals who care for and train working dogs under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. This unit applies to farm workers who use dogs to handle livestock. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.