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

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and installing large wired and wireless security systems

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEHA Large security systems

Evidence shall show an understanding of closed circuit televisions to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Application CCTV systems encompassing

Subsystem components ie functional blocks and their function

T Television principles encompassing

Subsystem components ie functional blocks and their function

Video signals

T CCTV cameras encompassing

Types of cameras

Subsystem components ie functional blocks and their operating parameters

T Camera lens encompassing

Types of lenses and their characteristics

Application of various types

Setting up

T Monitors and recording devices

Types and application

Analogue and digital recording devices and their application

T Installation and mounting encompassing

Consideration in locating and mounting CCTV camera and auxiliary equipment

Note

Examples are need for sealed and heated housings IP rating required methods for overcoming earth ground loops need for lighting protection

Examples of auxiliary equipment are inline video amplifiers equalizers and video distribution amplifiers

T Evidence shall show an understanding of advanced electronic security systems to an extent indicated by the following aspects

Connection of input and output devices to detectors and control panels

Procedures to perform hardware and software upgrades

Types of code pads and commands required to operate the system

T Security video monitoring and recording

Evidence shall show an understanding of security video monitoring and recording to an extent indicated by the following aspects

Principles of television systems

Multiplexing techniques

Multiplex display and recording of CCTV

Digital encoding techniques

Video distribution and transmission techniques

Microprocessor based CCTV systems

Factors affecting picture quality

T Evidence shall show an understanding of biometric devices to an extent indicated by the following aspects

Biometrics techniques and processes including definitions terminology advantages disadvantages and applications

Note

Includes basic principles of database design software techniques classifier combination feature extraction feature enhancement chain code methods image analysis biometric transforms matching techniques verification and identification biometric tools satistical measures of biometrics

T Biometric device tools software and testing techniques

Physical interaction with biometric devices including operation and installation of biometric devices examples are iris scanners hand scanners voice recognition apparatus facial recognition devices and like equipment

Legal aspects of biometrics

Australian laws impacting on biometrics security and privacy legislation

Australian standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it must include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work influence decisions about howhow much the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Install large wired and wireless security systems as described in and including

A

Reading and interpreting drawings related to cable layouts and apparatus locations

B

Placing and securing devices and accessories accurately

C

Maintaining fire integrity

D

Terminating cable and conductors correctly

E

Documenting installation

F

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Note

Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence shall be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to installing large wired and wireless security systems

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the industry to which this unit applies This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

For optimisation of training and assessment effort competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit

UEENEEEA

UEENEEE108A

Lay wiringcabling and terminate accessories for extralow voltage ELV circuits

UEENEEFA

UEENEEF102A

Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services

UEENEEHA

UEENEEH150A

Assemble and set up basic security systems

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEEA and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE101A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.