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Course code: 800-163124

TAFE Statement in Dangerous Dog Handling and Assessment Workshop

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Overview About this course

Unleash your potential with this engaging short course and learn to confidently interact with dogs in any situation. Led by an expert trainer, you'll gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience with trained dogs and personal protection equipment.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

During this course you'll learn to:

  • Observe and interpret dog behaviour

  • Protect yourself and your own animals if approached by an aggressive dog

  • Minimise injury to yourself and your own animals if attacked

Course outcomes

You'll leave this course with:

  • A Certificate of Attendance

  • Course note booklet

  • A potential pathway to further study in animal care

  • The ability to interpret dog behaviour and protect yourself in case of attack

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Professional Development

Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects

Personal Interest

Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • There are no entry requirements for this course.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:

  • Enclosed shoes and covered shoulders

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Where can this course take you?

Study options

Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Certificate II in Animal Care
Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.

Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.

  • Dangerous Dog Handling and Assessment Workshop 800163124A

TAFE NSW Services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

  • TAFE NSW Libraries

  • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

  • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

  • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

  • Student associations – get social with our student community

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