REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

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

Relevant OHampS procedures and guidelines

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

Workplace security layout

Workplace security systems and requirements

Cashhandling procedures

Insurance and public liability implications

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

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

Documentation reporting and record requirements

Communication and negotiation requirements when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

Required skills

Communicate consult and negotiate effectively with others when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and manuals relevant to the security of railway property and revenue

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the security of railway property and revenue

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

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

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may arise when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Select and use relevant equipment and materials when maintaining the security of railway property and revenue

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Monitor performance of security equipment and take appropriate action if required

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may be conducted:

Work may involve exposure to:

Resources may include:

Work organisation procedures and practices may include:

Consultative processes may involve:

Communication in the work area may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: