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

Required skills

apply active listening

apply basic numeracy techniques

apply safe and efficient work practices

assess existing site security systems

communicate in a clear and concise manner

comply with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements including licensing

determine site technical security requirements

enter data using basic keyboarding skills

identify potential security threats to people property and premises

organise work tasks in a methodical manner

prepare and present reports

present a professional image to members of the public and colleagues

prioritise tasks and complete work within designated timeframes

read and interpret plans designs and specifications

relate to people from different social and cultural backgrounds

Required knowledge

basic problem solving strategies

building construction methods and types

duty of care

legislative and organisational policies and procedures including licensing requirements

operational principles of business equipment and information technology

organisational and client confidentiality requirements

principles of effective communication

procedures to assess security systems including security manpower

relevant industry standards and codes of conduct

reporting procedures and documentation requirements and processes

security risk assessment methods

types and functions of technical security equipment systems and services

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

identifying applicable legislative requirements which will impact on security assessment and accurately completing all documentation

preparing a summary of assessed client needs and prioritising security recommendations in a format suitable for review

sourcing and gathering relevant information and conducting a comprehensive site assessment to identify client assets activities and existing security arrangements

using appropriate methods to determine suitable technical security requirements and options to meet client needs and expectations

using appropriate security assessment methods to determine client security requirements

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

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 requirementsmay relate to:

Organisational requirements may relate to:

Assignment instructionsmay include:

Relevant personsmay include:

Scopemay relate to:

Clientmay be:

Interpersonal techniques may involve:

Social and cultural differencesmay relate to:

Site access and specific site requirementsmay relate to:

Relevant informationmay include:

Site assessmentmay involve identifying:

Assessmentdocumentationmay include:

Security risks factorsmay relate to:

Business equipment and technology may include: