Not applicable

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

the application of security procedures followed in a range of contexts (two or more) over time.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

access to a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of security conditions likely to be encountered by an individual working alone and as part of a team

access to a range of communication equipment relevant to the workplace

access to emergency resources

copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to security in the organisation

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

simulations conducted in training programs

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with all other units with components of safety and security.

The unit contains knowledge that may be assessed off the job, for example in a structured learning process, and performance outcomes that should be assessed ideally in the workplace in routine activities and in conjunction with other units with specific functional focus.

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

complying with security procedures

using equipment for the purpose and in the manner intended and authorised

operating and checking routine activities and equipment for security factors

identifying faults in security procedures and problems in equipment and practices

giving advice to others about security

responding to incidents and emergencies

using information systems.

Required knowledge:

all aspects of organisation's policies, objectives, principles, philosophy, strategic plans and procedures relevant to security

Environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to industry

requirements for incident records and reports

requirements for emergency evacuation

use of equipment and safety procedures

faults and potential problems and the requirements for reporting them

risks and emergencies and the requirements for identifying and responding to them

strategies for reducing and managing risk factors

duty of care responsibilities and requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Security and emergency procedures must include:

all aspects of organisation's policies and procedures relevant to security relating to own work role

security guidelines

supervision, management and accountability for movements and activities of staff, offenders and members of the public

use and maintenance of general security equipment relevant to work roles and responsibilities

relevant legislation and statutory requirements governing work role in the justice system.

Security risks include any emergency identified by an organisational risk analysis, which may include:

bomb

building invasion/armed invasion

civil disorder

death - accidental, natural, homicide or suicide

deliberate self-harm

escapes

failure of utilities

fire

flood

hazardous substances incidents

hostage situations

medical emergencies

preservation of crime scene

physical violence or assault

severe weather or storm damage

threats or intimidation

unauthorised entry.

Appropriate equipment and terminology for emergency warnings may include:

duress alarms

audible or visual alarms

audible or vibrating pagers

communications technology, including radios

coded or uncoded public address announcements

screen or monitor alerts.

Routine review of security procedures and responses may include:

briefings

debriefings

critical incident stress debriefing

emergency exercises or simulations

table or desktop exercises

local emergency procedure training sessions.

Up-to-date and accurate records may be written, electronic or paper-based and may include:

computer databases

daily logs

occurrences or movement logs

journal records

incident reports

standard organisational forms

maintenance schedules.