This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recognise and report security threats. This includes being aware of and assessing situations involving threats to the security and safety of a vessel or port facility, and reporting threats or suspicious situations.

This unit applies to individuals applying security procedures when responding to security threats.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Maintain basic awareness of potential security threats and incidents

1.1

Legislative and organisational requirements and procedures about maintaining security are identified and followed

1.2

Own role and responsibilities are recognised and duty of care requirements are ascertained and complied with

1.3

Need for and methods of maintaining security awareness and vigilance are identified

1.4

Role of designated personnel for security response is ascertained

1.5

Team members and others are encouraged to contribute to workplace security and safety

1.6

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are recognised and complied with

2

Recognise potential security threats

2.1

Potential security threats are promptly identified, assessed and response is prioritised

2.2

Emergency and evacuation procedures are accessed and implemented

2.3

Factors with increased security risk are identified

2.4

Appropriate actions for maintaining security and safety of self, others, port facilities and vessel are identified and followed

3

Respond to security threat

3.1

Relevant personnel are alerted to security threat or situation in an effective and efficient manner

3.2

Potential security threat or situation is responded to according to organisational security procedures

4

Report security threat

4.1

Organisational procedures for reporting security threats and incidents are accessed and followed

4.2

Reports of security incidents or threats are completed

4.3

Communications are maintained with relevant personnel, security operations are reviewed and outcomes are documented

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying security procedures and basic security legislative requirements

being aware of one’s surroundings and changes to these surroundings

identifying a range of security threats and risks relevant to vessel and port security

monitoring and anticipating security problems and risks and taking appropriate action

observing chain of command and communication channels

operating security equipment

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and other information

reporting security threats and risks relevant to vessel and port security and providing appropriate level of detail in these reports

working as a team with others on matters relevant to maintaining vessel and port security.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

communication chain of command

communication modes, and security equipment and systems relevant to the maritime environment

dangerous substances and devices, and awareness of the damage they can cause

duty of care requirements of self and others

general procedures for emergency, evacuation and first aid response

handling security related information and security related communications

international marine security policy and responsibilities of governments, organisations and individuals

maritime security levels, and their impact on security measures and procedures aboard ship and in port facilities

maritime security terms and definitions including elements relating to piracy and armed robbery

potential security threats including elements related to piracy and armed robbery

procedures and legislation relevant to the maritime environment and own work role

procedures for reporting incidents

security related contingency plans

techniques used to circumvent security measures

training, drill and exercise requirements under relevant conventions, codes and International Maritime Organization (IMO) circulars including those relevant for anti-piracy and anti-armed robbery

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations, where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

tools, equipment, machinery, materials and personal protective equipment currently used in industry, including:

alarms

locked and secure areas

mirrors

surveillance equipment

applicable documentation such as legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operation manuals.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Legislative requirements include one or more of the following:

applicable crime Acts and codes of practice

award and enterprise agreements

general duty of care responsibilities

maritime industry codes of practice

maritime transport Acts and regulations

Procedures for reporting security threats include one or more of the following:

completing documentation such as logs and activity reports

completing police reports

contacting designated personnel

requesting security assistance

Alert modes include one or more of the following:

alarms

call codes and signs

hand signals

megaphone

mobile phone

public address system

telephone

two-way radio

verbal communication