NASDU - NATIONAL AWARD FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE SECURITY DOG ANNUAL STATEMENT

Introduction:
The NASDU National Award for the General Purpose Security Dog aims to provide the skills, knowledge and understanding required to ensure continued provision of a professional level of service for a General Purpose Security Dog

For Whom Suitable:
General Purpose Security Dog Handlers who wish to meet the requirements of the NASDU Code of Practice which recommends Security Dog Handlers and Dogs undertake Annual Assessment

Awarding Body:
NASDU – National Association of Security Dog Users

Level:
Annual Assessment

Course Duration:
As this Award is an Assessment of competence there is no specific number of GLH

Programme Structure:
The programme is a practical assessment of the team for which all assessment criteria must be met.

Prior Learning:
The General Purpose Security Dog should have achieved a level of operational competence through previous training programmes prior to assessment

The General Purpose Security Dog is also expected to have completed an appropriate number of continuation training hours since their last assessment and provide evidence of this.

Assessment:
The assessment shall be carried out by an Approved NASDU Trainer/Instructor and internally moderated by NASDU and shall be valid for 12 months

Content:
Unit 01 - Obedience 
Heel
Sit
Stand
Down
Stay
Recall

Unit 02 - Searching 
Alertness
Indication
Bark
Watch
Temperament

Unit 03 - Handler Protection 
Steadiness
Courage
Bite
Control
Temperament

Unit 04 - Care of Dog 
Condition / Age
Veterinary Records
Muzzle
Vehicle

Unit 05 - Agility (Optional) 
A Frame
High Jump
Long Jump

Unit 06 - Overall Assessment

Course Fees, Location & Dates:
Please contact NASDU Head Office for list of Approved NASDU Trainers 

NASDU Membership:
Achieving this qualification allows a General Purpose Dog to become registered with NASDU.

Applying for Individual Handler Membership during training attracts a discount.


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