Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CSCSAS020 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage security

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCSAS020 - Manage security
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to ensure compliance with security procedures, maintain the safety and security of staff and/or offenders and maintain safety and security documentation.This unit applies to those working with offenders/detainees/staff in prisons, secure custodial centres and community facilities under custodial supervision, with responsibility for managing security matters.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to managing security.Those undertaking this unit work independently, drawing upon support from a range of established resources. The role requires complex task organisation, analysis and decision making skills. Working as part of a coordinated team is integral to the role. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual responsible for managing security, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine.

The following units have been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment:

CSCORG004 Prepare reports for justice agencies

CSCORG008 Gather and report complex information

BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships

Refer to advice in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Safety and security
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Ensure compliance with security procedures
  • Identify all security and emergency procedures relevant to own work role.
  • Oversee implementation of relevant security procedures according to the level of risk.
  • Provide instruction to work group on potential security risks.
  • Report potential breaches of security and/or faults to appropriate authority.
       
Element: Maintain safety and security of staff and/or offenders
  • Maintain dynamic security actions by ensuring regular and consistent interaction with offenders or staff and sharing of information and observations.
  • Ensure security functions and activities relating to the care and wellbeing of offenders are implemented.
  • Coordinate response to security breaches involving staff or offenders.
       
Element: Maintain safety and security documentation
  • Participate in the routine review of security procedures and responses according to own level of responsibility.
  • Complete security documentation.
  • Manage and store security files.
       
Element: Ensure compliance with security procedures
  • Identify all security and emergency procedures relevant to own work role.
  • Oversee implementation of relevant security procedures according to the level of risk.
  • Provide instruction to work group on potential security risks.
  • Report potential breaches of security and/or faults to appropriate authority.
       
Element: Maintain safety and security of staff and/or offenders
  • Maintain dynamic security actions by ensuring regular and consistent interaction with offenders or staff and sharing of information and observations.
  • Ensure security functions and activities relating to the care and wellbeing of offenders are implemented.
  • Coordinate response to security breaches involving staff or offenders.
       
Element: Maintain safety and security documentation
  • Participate in the routine review of security procedures and responses according to own level of responsibility.
  • Complete security documentation.
  • Manage and store security files.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Ensure compliance with security procedures

1.1 Identify all security and emergency procedures relevant to own work role.

1.2 Oversee implementation of relevant security procedures according to the level of risk.

1.3 Provide instruction to work group on potential security risks.

1.4 Report potential breaches of security and/or faults to appropriate authority.

2. Maintain safety and security of staff and/or offenders

2.1 Maintain dynamic security actions by ensuring regular and consistent interaction with offenders or staff and sharing of information and observations.

2.2 Ensure security functions and activities relating to the care and wellbeing of offenders are implemented.

2.3 Coordinate response to security breaches involving staff or offenders.

3. Maintain safety and security documentation

3.1 Participate in the routine review of security procedures and responses according to own level of responsibility.

3.2 Complete security documentation.

3.3 Manage and store security files.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

using a range of communication equipment and information sources accurately

maintaining accurate documentation

making decisions

using effective oral and written communication

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation's policies and procedures related to security and security documentation

code of conduct

duty of care

emergency codes and alarms

staff roles, responsibility and delegations in security matters

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Ensure compliance with security procedures

1.1 Identify all security and emergency procedures relevant to own work role.

1.2 Oversee implementation of relevant security procedures according to the level of risk.

1.3 Provide instruction to work group on potential security risks.

1.4 Report potential breaches of security and/or faults to appropriate authority.

2. Maintain safety and security of staff and/or offenders

2.1 Maintain dynamic security actions by ensuring regular and consistent interaction with offenders or staff and sharing of information and observations.

2.2 Ensure security functions and activities relating to the care and wellbeing of offenders are implemented.

2.3 Coordinate response to security breaches involving staff or offenders.

3. Maintain safety and security documentation

3.1 Participate in the routine review of security procedures and responses according to own level of responsibility.

3.2 Complete security documentation.

3.3 Manage and store security files.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify all security and emergency procedures relevant to own work role. 
Oversee implementation of relevant security procedures according to the level of risk. 
Provide instruction to work group on potential security risks. 
Report potential breaches of security and/or faults to appropriate authority. 
Maintain dynamic security actions by ensuring regular and consistent interaction with offenders or staff and sharing of information and observations. 
Ensure security functions and activities relating to the care and wellbeing of offenders are implemented. 
Coordinate response to security breaches involving staff or offenders. 
Participate in the routine review of security procedures and responses according to own level of responsibility. 
Complete security documentation. 
Manage and store security files. 
Identify all security and emergency procedures relevant to own work role. 
Oversee implementation of relevant security procedures according to the level of risk. 
Provide instruction to work group on potential security risks. 
Report potential breaches of security and/or faults to appropriate authority. 
Maintain dynamic security actions by ensuring regular and consistent interaction with offenders or staff and sharing of information and observations. 
Ensure security functions and activities relating to the care and wellbeing of offenders are implemented. 
Coordinate response to security breaches involving staff or offenders. 
Participate in the routine review of security procedures and responses according to own level of responsibility. 
Complete security documentation. 
Manage and store security files. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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