This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to program and test large security systems.

It includes programming functions and testing electronic security system with over 50 connected devices in buildings, premises and precincts. It also includes working safely, programming and adjusting security devices, system testing and following written and oral instructions and procedures.

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.

No other 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 program and test large 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 are followed in preparation for electronic security system work

1.3

Safety hazards not previously identified are risk assessed, reported and advice on risk control measures sought from work supervisor

1.4

Nature and location of electronic security system work is obtained from work supervisor or other appropriate person/s to determine the scope of work to be undertaken

1.5

Advice is sought from work supervisor or other appropriate person/s to ensure electronic security system work is coordinated effectively with others

1.6

Sources of materials required for electronic security system work are established in accordance with workplace procedure

1.7

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out security system work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

2

Program and test large wired and wireless security system

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

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

2.3

Security devices are checked for correct location and alignment

2.4

Security function codes are entered into the electronic security system in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.5

Security system is inspected and tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.6

Security system operational defects are identified and corrected

2.7

Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and the approval of authorised person/s in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

2.8

Security programming and testing is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits or the surrounding environment using sustainable energy practices

3

Complete and document security system programming and testing

3.1

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

3.2

Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Security system is documented in accordance with regulatory requirement and 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 one occasion and include:

entering system instructions

testing system functions

identifying and correcting operational malfunctions

documenting ‘as-installed’ system correctly

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS) requirements, workplace procedures and practices, including using risk control measures

applying sustainable energy principles and practices.

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:

security systems programming methods, including:

vender programming codes and functions encompassing:

input/output (I/O) instruction

variable

timers

limitations of vender software

program loading methods using a personal computer (PC)

program testing methods

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

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

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to programming and testing large wired and wireless security 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.

Security systems must have controllers and more than 50 connected devices of five different types and include at least the following:

programming and testing of large wired and wireless security systems on two large security systems

Electrotechnology

Electronics and Communications