Application
This unit describes the skills required to follow security procedures and maintain security of information.
This unit applies to those working in detention centres, correctional centres or prisons, community corrections officers, justice administration offices and on work sites where detainees or offenders are under statutory supervision. With contextualisation this unit may apply to those working in other work environments.
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 security.
Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support at all times and undertake tasks with a limited number of familiar steps.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Follow security procedures | 1.1 Identify all security and emergency procedures relevant to own work role. 1.2 Implement relevant security procedures according to the level of risk. 1.3 Alert work group members and relevant personnel using appropriate equipment and terminology for emergency warnings. 1.4 Report potential breaches of security and/or faults to appropriate authority. 1.5 Participate in the routine review of security procedures and responses according to own level of responsibility. |
2. Maintain security of information | 2.1 Maintain up-to-date and accurate records in a form accessible to authorised personnel. 2.2 Relay relevant information to authorised personnel on the movement and circumstances of offenders. 2.3 Respond to requests for information promptly and according to agreed procedures, ensuring information is accurate, relevant and complete. |
Evidence of Performance
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 equipment for the purpose and in the manner intended and authorised
operating and checking routine activities and equipment for security factors
using information systems
Evidence of Knowledge
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 values, objectives, policies and procedures related to security
risks factors related to security
duty of care responsibilities and requirements
Assessment Conditions
Valid assessment of this unit requires access to a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of security conditions likely to be encountered by an individual working alone and as part of a team.
This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:
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Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the
Competency Field
Safety and security