The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant state and territory regulations and requirements pertaining to the administration of the security of assets and facilities in the transport and distribution industry

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Risks and hazards when administering the security of assets and facilities, and related precautions to control the risk

Relevant operational procedures for accessing, storing, using and securing resources

Stock handling procedures

Basic financial procedures

Relevant operational procedures relating to the administration of the security of assets and facilities

Types and levels of insurance cover

Risk management policies

Reporting procedures

Corporate organisation chart

Basic legal rights and responsibilities

Typical problems that can occur when administering the security of assets and facilities and appropriate action that can be taken to prevent or solve them

Required skills:

Communicate and negotiate effectively with others when administering the security of assets and facilities

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the administration of the security of assets and facilities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation and records related to the administration of the security of assets and facilities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Gather, collate and present data when administering the security of assets and facilities

Work collaboratively with others when administering the security of assets and facilities

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when administering the security of assets and facilities in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when administering the security of assets and facilities

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Audit the security of assets and facilities

Select and use appropriate computer and office equipment when administering the security of assets and facilities

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operations may be conducted:

in a range of work environments and weather conditions

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Equipment may include:

insurance notes and information

organisation security procedures

documentation of physical protection facilities

security programs

Coding identification of assets may include:

stocktakes

assets register (coded and labelled)

monitoring insurance requirements

Regular insurance assessments may include:

conditions of insurance

insurance assessment of premises

monitoring insurance requirements

Work organisation procedures and practices may include:

financial/administrative procedures

security procedures

Consultative processes may involve:

private and public sector security personnel

police

security consultants

other employees and supervisors

management

Communication in the work area may include:

mobile and fixed phones

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Consultative processes may involve:

private and public sector security personnel

police

security consultants

other employees and supervisors

management

Communication in the work area may include:

mobile and fixed phones

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

workplace procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures, regulations, guidelines practices and policies

organisation security reports

coronial reports and enquiries

event statements

summonses

assets register

organisation insurance requirements

relevant manufacturers specifications and guidelines

codes of practice and regulations concerning transport and distribution assets

job specifications

competency standards and training materials

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency response procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

state/territory OH&S regulations and legislation concerning transport and distribution assets

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

relevant state/territory insurance legislation

relevant state/territory legislation relevant to asset security