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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Monitor and maintain the security of railway property
  2. Workplace security procedures are correctly followed
  3. Team members are informed of workplace security procedures
  4. Team members are provided with feedback about implementing security procedures
  5. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  6. Security of railway property is monitored and situations, behaviour or other evidence indicating a possible breach of security are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements
  7. Matters that may potentially affect railway security are reported in accordance with workplace procedures and policy
  8. Secure cash revenue
  9. Reconciliation procedures are followed, and full and correct documentation is completed and processed
  10. Legal and regulatory requirements for stock and cash handling are followed
  11. Security of cash, cash registers and keys is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and policy
  12. Secure railway property
  13. All moveable items are identified and secured in accordance with workplace asset security and management procedures
  14. Risks of theft are identified and measures are taken to minimise theft of easily stolen railway property in accordance with workplace procedures
  15. Records of action taken to secure railway property are maintained in accordance with workplace requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant workplace procedures

communicating, consulting and negotiating effectively with others when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

completing documentation related to the security of railway property and revenue

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring performance of security equipment and taking appropriate action as required

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and manuals

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using relevant equipment and materials

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

working collaboratively with others when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

cash-handling procedures

communications and negotiation requirements for maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

documentation, reporting and record requirements

emergency management plan

equipment and materials used when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue, and precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use

insurance and public liability implications

problems that may occur when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue, and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve these problems

regulations and codes of practice relevant to maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

relevant rail danger zones

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and guidelines

security management plan

workplace procedures and policies for maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

workplace security layout

workplace security systems and requirements.