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

Required skills

accurately determine identified risks and threats

apply reasoning and logical analysis in assessment processes

assess risks and threats

coaching and mentoring to provide support to colleagues

collate numerical data

communicate in a clear and concise manner

determine suitability of treatment option against security risk

determine type and nature of security risks

identify and assess assets

prepare and present verbal and written reports

prioritise tasks and organise schedules

prioritise treatment options in terms of degree of security risk

provide written communication to a standard required for compiling reports and summarising information

relate to persons of different social and cultural backgrounds and varying physical and mental abilities

research and analyse information

source and access information

use a variety of problemsolving techniques

use business and information technology

Required knowledge

applicable Australian standards industry codes of practice and legislation including Occupational Health and Safety OHS

basic understanding of insurance in terms of acceptable risks premium ranges and liabilities

clients operating environment and business operations

concept of integrated security measures including physical security information technology security and security of personnel and information

concept of litigation

current security systems and technologies available expertise

distinction between information and intelligence

preparation of documentation and presentation procedures

principles of basic statistics and numeracy

principles of effective communication

principles of ASNZS Risk management and related guidelines

privacy and confidentiality requirements

relevant industry codes of practice

relevant legislation and regulations including licensing requirements

risk assessment techniques

types of treatment options appropriate to the range of security risks and threats applicable to premises and businesses

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 understanding and knowledge of the following

evaluating risks against developed criteria and selecting treatment options commensurate with the level and nature of potential risks based on the principles of ASNZS

identifying the nature cause and range of potential security risks to client based on an assessment of valid and relevant data

preparing and presenting an analysis and options related to management of security risks and using effective interpersonal skills to enhance client understanding and acceptance of recommendations

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 a registered provider of assessment services

access to a suitable venue and equipment

access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures

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 should be assessed using 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:

Relevant standards:

Security risks may be:

Riskrelates to:

Risks may relate to:

Assessment ofoperating environmentmay relate to:

Security risknature and causesmay be:

Treatment optionsmay relate to:

Verifiable evidencemay include:

Criteriamay include assessment of:

Presentationmay involve:

Terms of referencemay relate to:

Interpersonal techniques may involve: