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.
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. 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 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 a range of communication equipment and information sources accurately
maintaining accurate documentation
making decisions
using effective oral and written communication
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 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
Assessment Conditions
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
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