This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to advise handlers on selecting equipment for use in training and employing an assistance dog in a range of specialised tasks to support a handler with disability.

The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources, and complete activities that require behavioural analysis of dogs and handler to select appropriate equipment.

All work must be carried out to comply with Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.