You are invited to have your say on draft skills standards as part of the projects below. Your input will help support future learners and your industry as a whole.
Small Companion Animal Incident Management Project
When a major incident like a fire, bushfire or flood occurs, it takes a coordinated effort to manage the safety of pets and their owners. Following the 2019-20 Australian Bushfires, the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements made recommendations for ‘national consistency in training and competency standards’ to encourage resource and information sharing, and to enable ‘someone trained in one state or territory to work effectively in another’.
Draft units and skill sets that describe the skills required for small companion animal incident management are now available for feedback.
They have been developed alongside industry experts to support the work of a range of professionals who may be involved in protecting people and pets during fires, floods and other natural events.
We are seeking feedback on correct terminology, types of incidents, who performs which function in various processes, and appropriate performance evidence. We also welcome feedback on how the units and skill sets should be delivered, to be included in a training User Guide, which is also being developed.
To view the draft documents and have your say, visit the project page
Trainers of Assistance Dogs Project
Demand for assistance dogs is increasing, as understanding of the benefits and support they can offer increases. It is important that independent trainers who work with the dogs and clients possess the skills required to achieve the best outcomes.
Draft units and skill sets that reflect the skills for trainers of assistance dogs are available for feedback.
They have been developed alongside industry experts to define the skills required to train dogs for different environments and tasks, as well as to train people in caring for their assistant dog.
We are seeking your feedback on correct terminology, how learners can appropriately demonstrate their skills, and the appropriateness of group training in some units. We are also interested in your input into how the units and skill sets should be delivered, to include in a training User Guide, which is also being developed.
To view the draft documents and have your say, visit the project page
