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

Required skills

complying with security procedures for the control of access to and exit from premises

using equipment for the purpose and in the manner intended and authorised

using search methods specified in operating procedures

identifying faults in security procedures and problems in equipment and practices

being polite and courteous to visitors

responding to incidents and emergencies

using information systems

Required knowledge

all aspects of organisations policies and procedures relevant to screening access to and exit from premises

requirements for incident records and reports

requirements for emergency evacuation

use of equipment and safety procedures

faults and potential problems and the requirements for reporting them

risks and emergencies and the requirements for identifying and responding to them

strategies for reducing and managing risk factors

duty of care responsibilities and requirements

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment of this unit can be applied using a combination of training outcomes and performance in the workplace with the principal evidence developed through performance in routine work functions in the workplace

Evidence should be gathered over time and drawn from the range of routine and required work activities relevant to the performance criteria the range statement and the organisational environment Assessment of competence in this unit relies on demonstrated compliance with standard operating procedures and organisational policies

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

ability to screen access to and exit from premises in a range of two or more contexts or occasions over time

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when screening access to and exit from restricted premises including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

copies of legislation policies procedures and guidelines relating to security requirements for accessing and exiting restricted premises

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Method of assessment

Evidence must include observation and information generated in the workplace as well as observation of performance in routine work functions or where this is not possible in a simulated exercise only where necessary to confirm the transferability of the competencies

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues

scenarios

simulations or role plays

Guidance information for assessment

This unit should be assessed in conjunction with all other units with components of safety and security

This unit contains knowledge which may be assessed off the job for example in a structured learning process and performance outcomes which should be assessed ideally in the workplace in routine activities and in conjunction with other units with specific functional focus

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands and any identified special needs of the candidate including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Organisational policies and procedures should include:

Escorts may be required for:

Prohibited items that need to be seized and held can vary according to the jurisdiction and its policies and purpose, and may include: