Assessor Resource

TLIO3008A
Implement cash-in-transit security procedures

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant sections of the regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities concerned with the secure delivery of valuables, secured products, documents and materials.

Work is performed under general or limited supervision. It involves the application of the basic principles, routine procedures and regulatory requirements to the transfer of cash-in-transit in unsecured environments.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement cash-in-transit security procedures, including checking and monitoring personnel and goods within the work area, coordinating responses on security incidents/emergencies, and carrying out surveillance of work areas. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant state and territory permit and licence regulations and requirements related to the security of cash-in-transit

Relevant OH&S procedures and guidelines

Risks and hazards when transferring cash-in-transit and related precautions to control the risk

Operational procedures for identification of security risks

Details of work area, security procedures, personnel and consignment for delivery or collection

Contingency planning relating to managing and controlling security risks

Requirements for approved work procedures and relevant equipment

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Typical problems that can occur when implementing cash-in-transit security procedures and appropriate action that can be taken to prevent or solve them

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when implementing cash-in-transit security procedures

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to cash-in-transit security procedures

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to cash-in-transit security procedures

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when implementing cash-in-transit security procedures

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when implementing cash-in-transit security procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when implementing cash-in-transit security procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Apply relevant agreements, codes of practice or other legislative requirements

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Identify and correctly use equipment, processes and procedures

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Safely use correct manual handling techniques

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

in a range of work environments and weather conditions

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Security risks that may be observed and reported include:

consignment unsealed, in unusual position, or displays evidence of being tampered with

loose goods

suspicious persons or vehicles

changes to physical environment

potential fire hazards

consignment subject to inclement weather

inappropriate security maintenance requirements

possible breakdown in security procedures

Security requirements covered by surveillance activities may include:

clients are appropriately protected

buildings, pavement routes, exits, entrances, thoroughfares and vehicles are secured

personnel and vehicles have been checked for authorisation to be in secured area

storage areas are secured

consignment is secured

Security arrangements may be:

routine or established for particular purposes

Reporting may be:

verbally or in writing

Hazards may include:

vehicular and pedestrian traffic

firearm handling

persons with felonious intent

uneven ground, steps, road surfaces

dust and vapours

hazardous or dangerous materials

humidity, air temperature

Consignment risk may include:

staff fidelity

other theft

loss through negligence

Consultative processes may involve:

clients

private security personnel

public sector security personnel

police

security consultants

other employees and supervisors

management

union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Communication in the work area may include:

mobile and fixed phones

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Security systems/devices may include:

two key safes

ATM vaults

surveillance cameras

VCRs

alarm systems

access control systems

time delay devices

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

firearms

two-way radios

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures and policies

operations manuals and job specifications

relevant manufacturers specifications

competency standards and training materials

supplier and/or client instructions

material safety data sheets

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

state/territory OH&S regulations and legislation, including manual handling regulations

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

relevant state/territory privacy legislation

relevant state/territory firearms legislation

licensing and permits for firearms and security occupations

licensing requirements for driving and carrying particular classes of goods

relevant state/territory road rules and traffic acts

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Personnel and vehicles are checked in accordance with workplace operational procedures and statutory authority regulations 
Receival and delivery of consignment are recorded in accordance with workplace operational procedures to ensure identification of carrier, vehicle, consignment, receiver and documentation 
Consignment content is checked to ensure that container seals are correctly applied and audit trail preserved prior to commencing operations 
Discrepancies in consignments are reported in line with workplace procedures 
Security incidents/emergencies are dealt with in accordance with statutory authority regulations and workplace operational procedures 
When reports of incidents/emergencies are communicated, the intended message is transmitted in a concise style that conforms to workplace policy 
Potential security risks are observed and reported in accordance with operational procedures 
Surveillance of work areas is carried out in accordance with workplace operational procedures and statutory authority regulations to ensure security requirements are fulfilled 
Equipment is checked and operated in accordance with workplace procedures and, where applicable, statutory regulations 
Reports of operations are completed within workplace procedures and timelines 
Incidents or occurrences are reported to authorities and workplace personnel in writing and verbally as appropriate 

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