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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to enter instructions and test security system
  2. WHS/OHS risk control measures are followed in preparation for security system work
  3. Safety hazards not previously identified are risk assessed, reported and advice on risk control measures sought from the work supervisor
  4. Nature and location of security system work is obtained from work supervisor or other appropriate person/s to determine the scope of work to be undertaken
  5. Advice is sought from the work supervisor or other appropriate person/s to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
  6. Sources of materials required for security system work are determined in accordance with workplace routines
  7. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out security system work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
  8. Enter instructions and test wired and wireless security system
  9. Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  10. Security devices are checked for correct location and alignment
  11. Security functions are entered into the security system in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  12. Security system is inspected and tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions
  13. Security system operational malfunctions are identified and corrected
  14. Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and discussions with immediate supervisor for directions in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  15. Security program and testing is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices
  16. Complete and document security system work activities
  17. Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  18. Security system is documented in accordance with regulatory requirement and workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Security system must consist of a controller and an access device and at least two other different connected devices, both wired and wireless and include at least the following:

entering instructions and testing wired and wireless security systems for two security systems


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, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

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

documenting ‘as-installed’ system correctly

entering system instructions using relevant information technology

identifying and correcting operational malfunctions

testing system functions.


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:

access and detection functions

diagnostic functions and their use

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

security systems software function and configurations, including relevant information technology and configuration options.