This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to program and commission commercial security systems.

It includes programming and testing security alarm systems typically used in commercial buildings and premises It also includes working safely, following commercial security system specifications, programming security alarm functions and schedules, communicating alarm system information to end user/s and providing as-programmed documents.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, skills and knowledge described in this unit require a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship.

Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.

Permits may also be required for some work environments, such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to program commercial security system

1.1

WHS/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 commercial security system work

1.3

Safety hazards not previously identified are risk assessed, documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate person/s

1.4

Extent of programming and commissioning is determined from reports, documentation and from discussion with appropriate person/s

1.5

Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure commercial security system work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite

1.6

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to program commercial security systems are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Program and commission commercial security system

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out commercial security system program work are followed

2.2

Need to test or measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and, as required, conducted within workplace safety procedures

2.3

Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

Security alarm functions and instructions are entered into the commercial security system in accordance with design specifications

2.5

Security alarm devices are checked for correct location and alignment

2.6

Security alarms are inspected and tested in accordance with commercial security system commissioning requirements

2.7

Sources of alarm anomalies are identified and corrected

2.8

Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, discussions with appropriate person/s and job specifications and requirements in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

2.9

Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes

2.10

Programming and commissioning activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices

3

Complete and report programming and commissioning activities

3.1

WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed

3.2

Worksite is made safe in accordance with workplace safety procedures

3.3

Alarm system operating documentation and explanation of system features is communicated to appropriate person/s

3.4

'As-installed' security alarm system is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

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, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

communicating system features to appropriate person/s

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

documenting ‘as-installed’ system correctly

entering security system functions using relevant information technology

identifying and correcting function anomalies

testing system functions.

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:

program loading methods, including relevant information technology

program testing methods

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant security system manufacturer specifications

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

security systems alarm programming

vender programming codes and functions, including:

input/output (I/O) instructions

variables

timers

limitations of vender software.

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 other simulations

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

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to programming and commissioning commercial security alarm systems

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.

Programming and commissioning must include at least the following:

two different commercial security alarm systems

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