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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to program and test large security system
   • WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
2. WHS/OHS risk control measures are followed in preparation for electronic security system work
3. Safety hazards not previously identified are risk assessed, reported and advice on risk control measures sought from work supervisor
4. Nature and location of electronic 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 work supervisor or other appropriate person/s to ensure electronic security system work is coordinated effectively with others
6. Sources of materials required for electronic security system work are established in accordance with workplace procedure
7. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out security system work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
8. Program and test large wired and wireless security system
   • WHS/OHS risk control measures for carrying out the work are followed
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 function codes are entered into the electronic security system in accordance with manufacturer instructions
12. Security system is inspected and tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions
13. Security system operational defects are identified and corrected
14. Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and the approval of authorised person/s in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
15. Security programming 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 programming and testing
    • WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
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 systems must have controllers and more than 50 connected devices of five different types and include at least the following:	programming and testing of large wired and wireless security systems on two large security systems

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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 one occasion and include:

entering system instructions testing system functions identifying and correcting operational malfunctions documenting ‘as-installed’ system correctly dealing with unplanned events applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS) requirements, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures applying sustainable energy principles and practices.

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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:

security systems programming methods, including: vender programming codes and functions encompassing: input/output (I/O) instruction variable timers limitations of vender software program loading methods using a personal computer (PC) program testing methods relevant manufacturer specifications relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements relevant workplace documentation relevant workplace policies and procedures.

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