Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required skills

observing and interpreting security information and anticipating risks

decisionmaking skills when evaluating alarm signals

communication skills for responding to alarm signals

applying procedures in a range of incidents and emergencies

operating and checking routine activities and equipment for security factors

identifying and reporting problems and faults in security system

using all security equipment and strategies required in the work site and consistent with work role responsibilities and delegation

Required knowledge

organisations security policies and procedures that direct own role responsibilities and duties in maintaining the security systems of work site

organisations procedures and guidelines for the use of security surveillance and information equipment

organisations emergency response system and procedures

organisations codes and alarm signals

organisations records and information system

Environmental or sustainability legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to industry

reporting requirements including procedures protocols and chain of command

occupational health and safety policy relevant to security

code of conduct

observation techniques

static and dynamic security techniques

organisations intelligence systems

Evidence Required

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

This unit contains requirements specific to the organisation and the role and responsibility of workers and should be assessed in an organisationdetermined learning process with application in the workplace where possible or where necessary in structured simulation

Evidence should be provided of performance across the range of applications relevant to individual organisations or work sites Customisation will occur through the introduction of specific organisation security equipment functions and procedures

Evidence must include observation in the workplace as well as performance in simulated environment

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 monitor and maintain the security system 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 monitoring and maintaining the security system including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

copies of legislation policies procedures and guidelines relating to security operations

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 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

simulations or role plays

Guidance information for assessment

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

Range Statement


The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Team members may include:	custodial officers correctional services staff court officers security officers supervisors and management specialist advisers and services colleagues and allied workers inside and outside work site emergency services or tactical response teams.

Possible hazards may include:	deficient or ineffective security arrangements loss of communications unreported faults unsafe practices used emergency equipment not being replaced or replenished blocking egress emergency lighting and or exit lighting being damaged, missing or under service interference with radio transmissions or alarm signals.

Communication and information exchange systems may include:	radios alarms video recorders and monitors closed circuit television logbooks telephone, intercom and public address systems team meetings and debriefings notice boards and staff circulars procedures and local orders.

Surveillance may include:	investigation of breaches of security regulations dynamic security strategies static security posts information gathered from interviews control of visits and visitors internal and external escorts transfer to other centres, services and agencies logbooks inspection of vehicles, property and mail manual and electronic key control risk assessment safety awareness security equipment musters and roll calls transport and vehicles.

Security and safety precautions and contingency responses may include:	evacuation procedures emergency lockdown use of tactical response teams use of dog-handling specialists for external escorts use of restraints use of personal protective clothing.