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

Required skills

allocate work tasks and functions

coaching and mentoring to provide support to colleagues

collate and analyse numerical data

communicate in a clear and concise manner

delegate roles and responsibilities

determine suitability of treatment option against security risk

determine type and nature of security risks and threats

manage projects

monitor implementation procedures

monitor risk context and identify emerging risks or threats to 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 data and information

summarise information

use a variety of problemsolving techniques

use business equipment and technology

Required knowledge

availability and capability of project management software

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

current security systems and technologies and available expertise

operating environment and business operations

preparation of documentation procedures

principles of effective communication

principles of ASNZS Risk management and related guidelines

privacy and confidentiality requirements

process of security risk management

relevant legislation and regulations including licensing requirements

risk assessment techniques and processes

sources of supply of security equipment and systems

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

monitoring emerging risks to ensure ongoing suitability of risk management plan based on principles of ASNZS

efficient allocation of resources to support risk management plan

effectively communicating designated roles responsibilities and work schedules to security personnel

preparing documentation and guidelines with a clear explanation of the incidence nature and causes of risks and appropriate contingency arrangements

systematically reviewing the effectiveness of treatment options and making appropriate modifications as required to address any discrepancies between treatment options and risk incidence

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:

Riskrelates to:

Security risks may relate to:

Roles and responsibilities may relate to:

Relevant persons may include:

Activities may include:

Resources, equipment and materials may relate to:

Treatment optionsmay relate to:

Targets and outcomesmay relate to:

Project aimsmay relate to: