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South Australian- Urban Search and Rescue Taskforce

​Framework

SARC canine handler teams follows the organisational Framework and pathway for entry into the SA-USAR Taskforce Canine program.
SARC is proud to contribute to the SA USAR Taskforce's capability through the provision of well trained and professional Canine teams.

Pathway into the SA-USAR Task Force (SAUSARTF) Canine program from screening to Mission Readiness

Entry into SA USAR Task Force Canine Capability
Probationary Member
Successful completion of
  • SA USAR Task Force canine and handler screening process
  • SA USAR Task Force Induction 
Fundamental Skills Acquisition
Trainee Level 1
Successful completion of:
  • Canine and handler probationary skills assessment
Trainee Level 2
Successful completion of:
  • Module 1 - Select and train canine and handler teams for USAR Operations: Incorporates PUASAR018A Select and maintain canines to be part of a canine search teams for USAR incidents, and PUASAR019A Train canines to work in a USAR environment.
  • Module 2 - Develop canine and hander teams for USAR operations. Incorporates
  • Develop a canine search team for USAR incidents (formerly fundamental skills assessment).
Operational Skills Development / Maintenance
Trainee Level 2
Successful completion of:
  • Annual fundamental skills maintenance program
  • SA USAR Task Force Specialist Course: Incorporating PUASAR023A Participate in and urban search and rescue category 1 
Mission Ready Team- USAR
Mission Ready Team
Successful completion of: 
  • Annual fundamental skills maintenance program
  • Module 3 - Search as part of a canine search team at USAR incidents: Incorporates PUASAR021A Search as part of a canine search team at USAR incidents (formerly Mission Readiness test)
Mission Ready Team- Wide Area Search
Wide Area Search
Successful completion of:
  • SA USAR Task Force Mission Readiness Assessment- USAR
  • Annual fundamental skills maintenance program
  • SARC-SA Mission Readiness Assessment- Wide Area Search
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