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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to assemble and set up wired and wireless security system
  2. Existing WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for work
  3. Hazards which have not previously been identified are reported in accordance with workplace procedures and advice on risk control measures are sought from work supervisor
  4. Nature, location and security system required is obtained from supervisor or other relevant person/s and/or workplace documentation to determine the scope and details of work to be undertaken
  5. Advice is sought from work supervisor or other relevant person/s to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
  6. Security system and relevant materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  7. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
  8. Assemble wired and wireless security system
  9. Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace requirements and procedures
  10. Security controllers, access, intrusion and surveillance devices are positioned for optimum performance in accordance with workplace procedures and within limitations imposed by customers and regulations
  11. Security system components are installed straight and square in the required locations and within acceptable tolerances in accordance with workplace procedures
  12. Cables and conductors are terminated at security system components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
  13. Unplanned events are referred to supervisor for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  14. Security installation is carried out without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices
  15. Complete and document security systems installation
  16. Worksite and equipment are cleaned and made safe in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  17. Security system installation is documented in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:

applying safe working practices

using risk control measures

checking tools, equipment and testing devices for correct operation and safety

checking circuits/machines/plant are isolated

terminating cables and conductors safely

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

assembling and setting up wired and wireless security systems, including:

placing and securing devices and security system components accurately

terminating cable and conductors correctly

completing and documenting installation

dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

installing system without waste or damage

communicating effectively with relevant stakeholders

complying with relevant electrical regulations

complying with relevant security regulations and legislations

consulting with work supervisor

determining the nature, location and security system required for work

maintaining a clean worksite and equipment

obtaining correct system and relevant materials.


Knowledge Evidence

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

closed-circuit television (CCTV), including application, types of cameras and monitors, switching methods, earthing and ambient lighting

communication systems, including:

Ademco contact ID

dialler systems

panel to base systems

relevant wired and wireless communication methods

circuit arrangements, including:

end line resistors and a range of typical resistor values used in alarm systems

wiring of a detector with split end of line (EOL) resistors

zone doubling and open circuits and short circuits

relays, including normally open and normally closed types, transistor as a switch, wiring diagram for a relay connected to an open collector output on an alarm panel, and typical uses for a relay type output

electro-mechanical detectors, including:

active and passive infrared beams

renamed magnetic reed switches and optical fibre cable

strain system

types: ultrasonic, microwave, glass break and smoke

effective communication techniques

locations for accessories to be installed

positioning of security controllers, access, intrusion and surveillance devices for optimum performance

mechanical detectors, including pressure pads, trip wires, window tape, screens, switches and vibration

relevant customer-imposed limitations

relevant electrical industry standards, codes of practice and regulations

relevant electrical regulations and legislations

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant security regulations and legislation, including Acts and industry standards

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

relevant workplace referral and reporting procedures

security panels, including:

batteries and locks commonly used in the security industry

features, applications, types, and maintenance of commonly used panels

operation of programmable and non-programmable panels

panel to base communication systems

power and sound sources used with security alarms

security controllers, access, intrusion and surveillance devices, including:

mechanical detectors

electro-mechanical detectors

CCTV

communication systems

security system assembly and set-up

security system components and accessories, including:

relays

security panels

techniques to check if circuits/machines/plant are isolated

techniques to check if tools, equipment and testing devices are operating correctly and safely

techniques to install security system without damage

techniques to terminate cable and conductor

tools, equipment and testing devices

types of security systems.