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level: 5 

credit: 120 

final date for comment: June 
2004 
expiry date: December 
2005 
sub-field: Animal 
Care and Handling 
purpose: People 
credited with this unit standard are able to: develop individualised 
training programmes for selected dogs; train selected dogs for specialist 
Guide Dog work; and monitor the individual training programmes. 

entry 
information: Open. 
accreditation 
option: Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry. 

moderation 
option: A centrally established and directed national moderation 
system has been set up by Animal Nursing and Technology (ANTECH) Board. 

special 
notes: 1 Assessment is evaluation of the ability of the dog 
to perform a guide dog role by application of temperament and physical 
assessment criteria. 
2 Training 
is the process of learning the required skills to carry out guide dog 
work.  This must be carried out in a sequential manner in appropriate 
environments. 
 
 3 A 
qualified person is one who has met the IFGDSB standards. 

4 The 
International Federation of Guide Dog Schools for the Blind (IFGDSB) 
Guidelines for the Organisation and Conduct of Breeding and Training 
Guide Dogs for use by Blind People, is available from:
International 
Federation of Guide Dog Schools for the Blind
Hillfields
Burghfield 
Common
Reading, 
RGY 3YG
U.K.
Telephone 
44 (0) 734 835 555 or 44 (0) 734 835 477 
Royal 
New Zealand Foundation for the Blind (RNZFB) training and policy manuals, 
are available from:
RNZFB 
Guide Dog Services
Private 
Bag 94002
South 
Auckland Mail Service Centre
AUCKLAND 

5 Legislation
Dog 
Control Act 1996 and any associated Regulations and/or associated amendments. 
   
 
Elements and Performance Criteria 

element 
1 
Develop individualised 
training programmes for selected dogs. 
performance 
criteria 
1.1 Implications 
of each quality are described in terms of the assessment criteria and 
training programme. 
1.2 The training 
programme acknowledges and works with the individual qualities demonstrated 
by each dog.  
element 
2 
Train selected dogs for 
specialist Guide Dog work. 
performance 
criteria 
2.1 The training 
programme is carried out in accordance with IFGDSB and RNZFB standards 
and requirements. 
Range: commands 
- voice, gesture; equipment; obedience and recall; working positions; 
speed and tension; straight line principle; kerb work and crossings; 
management of distraction; traffic work; right shoulder work; destination 
work. 
 
2.2 For each individual 
dog in training, faults are identified, causes established, and remedies 
implemented in accordance with IFGDSB and RNZFB standards and requirements. 

2.3 Training environments 
are sequentially selected to suit the individualised training programme 
and learning ability of each dog.  
element 
3 
Monitor the individual 
training programmes. 
performance 
criteria 
3.1 Guide Dogs 
are cared for and trained in accordance with IFGDSB and RNZFB standards 
and current legislation. 
3.2 Records are 
maintained according to IFGDSB and RNZFB standards, in-house requirements, 
and current legislation. 
3.3 Public profile 
is maintained in accordance with RNZFB standards. 

3.4 Physical and 
temperament analysis and profile indicate readiness for matching of 
qualified Guide Dogs with applicants.  

 

Comments to:  
Animal Nursing 
and Technology (ANTECH) Board
Unit Standard 
Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON 

by June 
2004. 
Please 
Note: Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority 
before they can offer programmes of education and training assessed 
against unit standards. 
Accredited 
providers assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation 
system that applies to those unit standards.  [Please refer to 
relevant Plan ref: 0087]






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ANIMAL 
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Develop training programmes 
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