Unit title: Handling the Explosive Detection Dog in a

Vehicle Search
Level: 3
Credit value: 6
GLH: 42
Unit code: SP3/3/NQ/004
Unit reference H/615/0115
number:
Unit Aim: To provide learners with the knowledge and
skills required to work with an explosives
detection dog in a vehicle.

This unit has 4 learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

The learner will: The learner can:

1. Understand the industry standards
for working with an explosive
detection dog in the private sector.
1.1. Explain Standard Operating Procedures
when searching vehicles.
1.2. Explain the expected standards of
efficiency required of an explosives
detection dog and handler.
1.3. Analyse the capabilities of an explosive
detection dog in a variety of situations.
1.4. Assess the limitations of an explosive
detection dog in a variety of situations.

2. Understand how to prepare for and 2.1. Explain how to prepare for explosives
manage explosives searches in the searches in the private sector.
private sector. 2.2. Demonstrate correct procedures for
managing explosives finds.

3. Be able to follow correct procedures 3.1. Demonstrate the ability to detect when
when explosives are detected in the detection dogs indicate finds.
vehicles. 3.2. Respond appropriately to the explosives
detection dog indicating finds.
Unit title: Handling the Explosive Detection Dog in a
Vehicle Search
Level: 3
Credit value: 6
GLH: 42
Unit code: SP3/3/NQ/004
Unit reference H/615/0115
number:
Unit Aim: To provide learners with the knowledge and
skills required to work with an explosives
detection dog in a vehicle.

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

The learner will: The learner can:

4. Be able to work the dog through a
variety of explosives search
scenarios that may be experienced
in the private sector.
4.1. Explain the scent picture and its
implications during a search.
4.2. Demonstrate appropriate search
techniques when searching vehicles for
explosives
4.3. Demonstrate appropriate actions in a
range of scenarios involving explosives in
vehicles.
Unit title: Handling the Explosive Detection Dog in a
Vehicle Search
Level: 3
Credit value: 6
GLH: 42
Unit code: SP3/3/NQ/004
Unit reference H/615/0115
number:
Unit Aim: To provide learners with the knowledge and
skills required to work with an explosives
detection dog in a vehicle.

Assessment information
All Assessment Criteria must be evidenced. For guidance on assessment, including
principles of assessment and methods which may be used, Centres should consult
the Open College Network West Midlands publication Assessment Methods and the
‘Assessment’ section of the Open College Network West Midlands Centre
Handbook, both available on our website www.opencollnet.org.uk .

Sector Subject Area (SSA) 3.3

Date from which unit will be available 17.06.2015

for learners

Availability for use Restricted

Restricted organisations Open College Network West Midlands

Assessment guidance N/A