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

Required skills

apply safe and environmentally aware work practices

conduct systems and network performance testing

drill solder and weld

identify faults and malfunctions

methodically organise and prioritise work tasks

read and interpret technical systems and network installation specifications

solve routine problems

use suitable tools and equipment including hand and power tools

work in confined spaces

Required knowledge

cable termination and connection procedures

coaching and mentoring to provide support to colleagues

confined space procedures

electrical concepts

installation hazards

LAN capabilities

OHS requirements and safe work practices

operational principles of a range of systems and networks

organisational and client confidentiality requirements

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

systems and networks installation procedures

technical terminology

types and functions of industry accepted network hardware and software

types of industry security products devices and procedures

types functions and specifications of systems and networks

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

interpreting and complying with all applicable statutory and legislative guidelines for installation of security systems and accurately completing all relevant documentation

methodically organising installation tasks and safely and efficiently following installation procedures

carrying out checks to ensure integrity security and safety of security systems or network

organising correct tools and equipment and applying appropriate methods and safe operating practices to install a range of security system hardware and software

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 requirements may relate to:

Organisational requirements may relate to:

Assignment instructionsmay include:

Site access and specific site requirementsmay relate to:

Relevant personsmay include:

Tools, equipment and testing devicesmay include:

Riskrelates to:

Hardwaremay be based on:

Hardwaremay include:

Softwaremay include:

Documentationmay detail: