Application
This unit of competency has wide application in a range of work roles in the security industry or in a security environment (such as an airport). Competency requires the attainment of knowledge and understanding of potential security risk situations under supervision. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Identify legislative and organisational requirements. | 1.1 Basic legislative and organisational requirements relevant to security in own work environment are identified and explained. 1.2 Duty of care requirements are identified and explained. 1.3 Own level of authority, role and responsibilities are identified and explained. 1.4 Role of designated personnel for security response is identified and explained. 1.5 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified and explained. |
2Identify security risks. | 2.1 Potential security risks relevant to own work environment are identified and explained. 2.2 General procedures for monitoring security of the work environment are identified and explained. 2.3 Emergency and evacuation procedures are identified and explained. 2.4 Procedures for first aid response are identified and explained. |
3Identify security risk reporting processes. | 3.1 Organisational procedures for reporting security risks are identified and explained. 3.2 Chain of command of designated personnel is identified and explained. 3.3 Communication channels and modes are identified and explained. 3.4 Communication equipment appropriate to the purpose is identified and explained. |
Required Skills
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
comprehension skills to: explain the basic security legislative requirements which will be applicable to own work environment and role explain the range of potential security risks relevant to own work environment explain general procedures for monitoring security in the work environment explain the general methods for observing potential risks and incidents explain the chain of command and communication channels explain procedures for reporting identified security risks and incidents. communication and interpersonal skills to: ask effective questions clarify security procedures give accurate verbal or written descriptions of risks or incidents interpret selected pictorial, graphical and written signs and instructions relay information to others. |
Required knowledge |
applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation relevant to own work environment and role applicable OHS requirements communication chain of command communication modes and equipment relevant to the workplace duty of care requirements of self and others general methods for observing incidents and monitoring risks within the work environment general procedures for emergency, evacuation and first aid response general procedures for reporting identified security risks guidelines for use of force information contained in, and types of personal identification (ID) cards own responsibilities to comply with safe working practices potential security risk situations relevant to own work environment role of designated personnel for security response signs or indications that items (eg cargo, goods, packages, baggage) have been left unattended or tampered with. |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | ||
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of understanding and knowledge of the following: applicable legislative, organisational and OHS requirements relevant to security of the work environment including duty of care requirements, and own role, responsibilities and level of authority the range of potential security risks relating to the work environment and general procedures for monitoring the environment general procedures for emergency, evacuation and first aid response procedures for reporting identified security risks to designated personnel including appropriate communication equipment and modes. | |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment includes: a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement. Resource implications for assessment include: access to a suitable venue and equipment access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book access to a registered provider of assessment services. Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. | |
Method of assessment | This unit of competency should be assessed using questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills. | |
Guidance information for assessment | Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Legislative requirements may relate to: | applicable Crimes Acts and Codes Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements Aviation and Maritime Transport Acts and Regulations award and enterprise agreements general 'duty of care' responsibilities powers and procedures for effecting an arrest privacy relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation which affect organisational operation: anti-discrimination and diversity equal employment opportunity industrial relations OHS relevant industry codes of practice security licensing or certification use of force. |
Organisational requirements may relate to: | access and equity policy, principles and practice client service standards code of conduct code of ethics communication channels and reporting procedures emergency and evacuation procedures employer and employee rights and responsibilities OHS policies, procedures and programs organisational goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation reporting systems, procedures and processes security licensing. |
Duty of care requirements: | may relate to own responsibilities to comply with safe working practices including activities which require licences or certificates of competency relate to the legal responsibility under "duty of care" to do everything reasonably practicable to protect others from harm. |
Designated personnelmay include: | emergency services (eg police, ambulance, fire brigade, emergency rescue) first aid officer OHS representatives security personnel supervisor. |
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements may relate to: | controlling and minimising risks correct manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying first aid identifying and reporting hazards and risks knowledge of emergency and evacuation procedures transporting and storing cash, people, property and dangerous goods using and maintaining equipment using and maintaining personal protection equipment using and storing hazardous materials and substances. |
Security risksmay include: | biological hazards chemical spills electrical faults explosives injury to personnel noise, light, heat, smoke packages, goods, baggage or cargo left unattended or tampered with persons carrying weapons persons causing a public nuisance persons demonstrating suspicious behaviour persons suffering from emotional or physical distress persons under the influence of intoxicating substances persons with criminal intent persons, vehicles and equipment in unsuitable locations suspicious packages or substances terrorism unattended vehicles in areas not designated for parking violence or physical threats. |
General procedures for monitoringmay include: | following designated organisational procedures maintaining vigilance and awareness of security while at work to promptly recognise risks or incidents observing individual, group and crowd behaviour recording details of observed risk situations. |
Procedures for reportingsecurity risksmay include: | completing documentation such as logs, journals and activity reports completing police reports completing written and computer reports contacting designated personnel recording security risk and incident details requesting security assistance. |
Communication channelsmay include: | direct line supervision paths formal communication pathways lateral supervision paths organisational networks. |
Communication modesmay include: | alarms call codes and signs electronic communication hand signals verbal communication written communication. |
Communication equipmentmay include: | megaphone mobile telephone public address system telephone two-way radio. |
Sectors
Unit sector | Security |
Competency Field
Operations |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor