Required skills

problemsolving skills to

identify and diagnose faults or deficiencies in operation of cashintransit security equipment

identify risk factors and assess degree of risk

planning and organising skills to manage work tasks to meet operational timeframes

observation and monitoring skills to check work area

initiative and enterprise skills to predict consequences apply contingencies and identify improvements

literacy skills to

identify and comply with legal and procedural requirements including licensing requirements

read and interpret instructions procedures technical data and specifications

record report and document information

interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

selfmanagement skills to

communicate using appropriate channels codes and signals

select and use appropriate personal protective equipment PPE

use correct manual handling techniques

technology skills to select and use equipment appropriate to cashintransit tasks including cashintransit security equipment

Required knowledge

approved communication terminology codes and signals

Australian standards regulations procedures and codes of practice applicable to own role responsibilities and cashintransit tasks

common faults and malfunctions in cashintransit security equipment

housekeeping standards

permit and licensing requirements for cashintransit operations

principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques

principles of effective teamwork

procedures for accessing and storing tools equipment and materials

procedures for inspecting and testing a range of cashintransit security equipment

procedures for tagging nonserviceable equipment

procedures to prepare for cashintransit operation including systematic checks and correct strategic positioning and tactics

risks and hazards posed by faulty equipment and inspection and testing activities and related precautions and controls

situations requiring support or assistance

technical terminology related to cashintransit security equipment

tools equipment and materials required to inspect and test equipment

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 should demonstrate the ability to

comply with legislative organisational and OHS requirements to inspect and test cashintransit security equipment

inspect and test cashintransit security equipment according to manufacturer specifications and identify operational faults and defects

access and use necessary tools equipment and materials to inspect and test cashintransit security equipment

identify nonserviceable systems or equipment and coordinate tagging and repair or disposal

identify risks and hazards that impact on safe operation of equipment and systems and security of work area

use communication and interpersonal techniques to accurately and concisely convey information to others

accurately and legibly document and report operational details of equipment and system inspection and testing outcomes

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

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods

observation of processes and procedures

questioning of underpinning skills and knowledge

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

Information may relate to:

Organisational requirements may relate to:

Legislative requirements may relate to:

Cash-in-transit security equipment may include:

OHS requirements may relate to:

Checking aims to:

Interpersonal techniques may involve:

Communication channels and processes may relate to:

Relevant persons may include:

Potential hazards and risks may include:

Reports: