Certificate I in Security Operations
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Packaging rules | |
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 4 units of competency: 3 core units 1 elective unit. | |
Core units | |
Communicate effectively in the security industry | |
Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry | |
Work effectively in the security industry | |
Elective units | |
Identify and report security risk situations | |
Apply retail security procedures | |
Apply security procedures for the responsible service of alcohol | |
Apply health care security procedures | |
Apply critical infrastructure protection procedures | |
Apply x-ray image interpretation procedures | |
Apply walk through metal detection procedures | |
Apply hand-held metal detection procedures | |
Apply Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) procedures |
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Qualification Summary | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | apply literacy skills to: assess and use workplace information interpret and understand basic legal, financial, procedural and technical requirements process workplace documentation read and record data apply numeracy skills to accurately record and collate and to undertake basic computations assess and record information from varied sources communicate demonstrating social and cultural sensitivity and respect communicate in a clear and concise manner, in written and verbal modes follow procedures and instructions as they relate to legal and regulatory requirements, occupational health and safety (OHS), industry standards and codes of practice, and emergency procedures process routine workplace documentation report hazards, potential hazards and risks research and access routine sources of security data understand meanings of safety signs and symbols understand workplace safety procedures use basic workplace documents and user manuals |
Teamwork | assist in gathering basic security information develop effective personal relationships and discusses career opportunities with relevant people participate in OHS management relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities seek feedback and clarification where appropriate share information with others to achieve individual and team goals use interpersonal skills such as cooperation and flexibility work effectively as part of a team |
Problem solving | follow workplace procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies identify and apply industry information identify and research existing data sources for suitability use basic problem-solving techniques |
Initiative and enterprise | identify opportunities for vocational development in consultation with appropriate persons |
Planning and organising | estimate time to complete activities and prioritise tasks source, record and organise information |
Self management | demonstrate a commitment to complying with applicable legislative and procedural requirements estimate time to complete work identify and discuss career opportunities prioritise tasks |
Learning | identify and access future career opportunities identify terms and conditions of employment |
Technology | use computers and other information technology to complete tasks |
Due to the high proportion of electives required by this qualification, the industry/enterprise requirements described above for each Employability Skill are representative of the property industry in general and may not reflect specific job roles. Learning and assessment strategies for this qualification should be based on the requirements of the units of competency for this qualification.
This table is a summary of Employability Skills that are typical of this qualification and should not be interpreted as definitive.