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

Required skills

apply safe and environmentally aware work practices

carry out basic carpentry

carry out soldering and drilling

communicate in a clear and concise manner

complete documentation

estimate and organise materials tools and equipment requirements

identify and comply with applicable legislative requirements including licensing

identify and control workplace hazards

identify and follow routine workplace safety procedures

identify and report faulty equipment

identify terminate and connect cables

install and fix a range of security equipment and systems

organise and prioritise work tasks

read and interpret plans and specifications

restore work area to preinstallation condition

solve routine problems

test and confirm operational effectiveness of security equipment and system

use suitable tools and equipment including hand and power tools

work in confined spaces

Required knowledge

applicable legislative requirements including licensing and client confidentiality

cable identification termination and connection procedures

earthing systems arrangements and requirements

electrical concepts

emergency procedures

installation methods and procedures relevant to security equipment and systems

methods of fixing security equipment and systems

methods of sealing cable entries

procedures for accessing and storing tools equipment and materials

procedures for reporting malfunctioning or faulty tools and equipment

reporting and documentation requirements

requirements for compliance with Australian building codes and regulations and Australian Communications Authority cabling standards

requirements for working in a confined space

risks and hazards associated with installation procedures

safe workplace procedures

technical terminology

types functions and features of security equipment and systems

waste disposal procedures

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

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of

applying appropriate methods and using suitable tools and equipment to position fix and install a range of security equipment and systems

cleaning and storing tools and equipment and reinstating work site to a clean and safe condition

completing documentation related to installation

interpreting and complying with all applicable legislative and licensing requirements and Australian Standards

methodically organising own work tasks

safely following installation procedures and carrying out checks to ensure integrity security and safety of security equipment and system

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment includes

a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements performance criteria and range statement

Resource implications for assessment include

access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures

access to a registered provider of assessment services

access to a suitable venue and equipment

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

work schedules organisational policies and duty statements and monitoring centre records

Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment

observation of processes and procedures

questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Legislative requirements may relate to:

Organisational requirements may relate to:

Security equipment and systems may include:

Assignment instructionsmay include:

Relevant personsmay include:

Tools and equipmentmay include:

Materialsmay include:

Risks and hazardsmay relate to:

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirementsmay relate to:

Personal protection equipmentmay include:

Factors may relate to:

Documentationmay include: