This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop plans for integrating security systems.

It includes integrating security components to form a complete security system with up to 100 connected intrusion and access devices based on common security scenarios. It also includes applying common security scenarios and security network industry standards and protocols, selecting network topology and physical media, applying disaster recovery planning, conducting performance management and documenting work activities.

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

Prepare to develop integrated security system

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied

1.2

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for work

1.3

Extent of the proposed integrated security system is determined from the system specification or in consultation with appropriate person/s

1.4

Development work is planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with other person/s involved on the worksite

2

Develop integrated security system plan

2.1

Security scenarios and security network industry standards and protocols, network topology, physical media and disaster planning are applied to security system plan

2.2

Alternative system arrangements are considered in accordance with job requirements and specifications

2.3

Safety, functional and budget considerations are incorporated in the security system plan

2.4

Security system draft plan is checked for compliance with job specifications and regulatory requirements

2.5

Security system plan is documented for submission to appropriate person/s for approval

2.6

Dealing with unplanned situations are discussed with appropriate persons in accordance with job specifications and requirements

3

Obtain approval for system plan

3.1

Security system design is forwarded to client representative and/or relevant person/s for approval

3.2

Requests for alterations to the security plan are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Final security system plan is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person/s

3.4

Quality of work is monitored in accordance with performance agreement and relevant industry standards

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 two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including using of risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

developing outlines of alternative system plan

developing the plan within safety and functional requirements and budget limitations

documenting the security system plan effectively

obtaining approval for final plan.

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:

alternative access arrangement

integration with other systems

intrusion protection and monitoring options

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant technologies

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in suitable simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

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.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, facilities, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to developing integrated security systems plans

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

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Developing basic plans for integrating security systems must include at least the following:

two integrated security systems with up to 100 connected intrusion and access devices

Electrotechnology

Electronics and Communications