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Evidence Guide: CSCSAS301A - Maintain security system

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CSCSAS301A - Maintain security system

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Monitor the internal workplace environment.

  1. Monitor and record the movement of offenders, visitors and team members according to organisational procedures.
  2. Check and report changes in routine, behaviour, the environment and movements promptly to relevant team members.
  3. Routinely assess the safety and welfare of all individuals according to possible hazards and procedures.
  4. Routinely monitor and check the effective working of equipment and report inaccuracies and malfunctions.
  5. Use communication and information exchange systems according to procedures, check for effectiveness and maintain them for the purpose intended.
  6. Gather and report information necessary for effective surveillance.
Monitor and record the movement of offenders, visitors and team members according to organisational procedures.

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Check and report changes in routine, behaviour, the environment and movements promptly to relevant team members.

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Routinely assess the safety and welfare of all individuals according to possible hazards and procedures.

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Routinely monitor and check the effective working of equipment and report inaccuracies and malfunctions.

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Use communication and information exchange systems according to procedures, check for effectiveness and maintain them for the purpose intended.

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Gather and report information necessary for effective surveillance.

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Monitor the external workplace environment.

  1. Supervise the transfer of offenders according to procedures and organisational requirements.
  2. Confirm relevant security information and documentation and prepare and verify authorisations.
  3. Identify and implement security and safety precautions and contingency responses according to procedures and assessment of hazards, risks and changes to circumstances and conditions.
  4. Take into consideration the safety and welfare of offenders, team members and the public at all times and in all actions.
Supervise the transfer of offenders according to procedures and organisational requirements.

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Confirm relevant security information and documentation and prepare and verify authorisations.

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Identify and implement security and safety precautions and contingency responses according to procedures and assessment of hazards, risks and changes to circumstances and conditions.

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Take into consideration the safety and welfare of offenders, team members and the public at all times and in all actions.

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Respond to security alerts.

  1. Interpret and respond to alarm signals according to procedures and degree of urgency.
  2. Use codes and call systems accurately and effectively in communication.
  3. Assess the risk of escalation of incidents and take appropriate action to minimise risks.
  4. Complete security and incident reports, records and registers accurately and comprehensively.
  5. Participate in debriefing and post-emergency analysis according to organisational guidelines and team practice.
Interpret and respond to alarm signals according to procedures and degree of urgency.

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Use codes and call systems accurately and effectively in communication.

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Assess the risk of escalation of incidents and take appropriate action to minimise risks.

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Complete security and incident reports, records and registers accurately and comprehensively.

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Participate in debriefing and post-emergency analysis according to organisational guidelines and team practice.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit contains requirements specific to the organisation and the role and responsibility of workers and should be assessed in an organisation-determined learning process with application in the workplace where possible or where necessary, in structured simulation.

Evidence should be provided of performance across the range of applications relevant to individual organisations or work sites. Customisation will occur through the introduction of specific organisation security equipment, functions and procedures.

Evidence must include observation in the workplace as well as performance in simulated environment.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

ability to monitor and maintain the security system in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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 when monitoring and maintaining the security system, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to security operations

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

Evidence must include observation and information generated in the workplace as well as observation of performance in routine work functions or, where this is not possible, in a simulated exercise to confirm the transferability of the competencies.

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues

scenarios

simulations or role plays.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

observing and interpreting security information and anticipating risks

decision-making skills when evaluating alarm signals

communication skills for responding to alarm signals

applying procedures in a range of incidents and emergencies

operating and checking routine activities and equipment for security factors

identifying and reporting problems and faults in security system

using all security equipment and strategies required in the work site and consistent with work role, responsibilities and delegation.

Required knowledge:

organisation's security policies and procedures that direct own role, responsibilities and duties in maintaining the security systems of work site

organisation's procedures and guidelines for the use of security, surveillance and information equipment

organisation's emergency response system and procedures

organisation's codes and alarm signals

organisation's records and information system

Environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to industry

reporting requirements, including procedures, protocols and chain of command

occupational health and safety policy relevant to security

code of conduct

observation techniques

static and dynamic security techniques

organisation's intelligence systems.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Team members may include:

custodial officers

correctional services staff

court officers

security officers

supervisors and management

specialist advisers and services

colleagues and allied workers inside and outside work site

emergency services or tactical response teams.

Possible hazards may include:

deficient or ineffective security arrangements

loss of communications

unreported faults

unsafe practices

used emergency equipment not being replaced or replenished

blocking egress

emergency lighting and or exit lighting being damaged, missing or under service

interference with radio transmissions or alarm signals.

Communication and information exchange systems may include:

radios

alarms

video recorders and monitors

closed circuit television

logbooks

telephone, intercom and public address systems

team meetings and debriefings

notice boards and staff circulars

procedures and local orders.

Surveillance may include:

investigation of breaches of security regulations

dynamic security strategies

static security posts

information gathered from interviews

control of visits and visitors

internal and external escorts

transfer to other centres, services and agencies

logbooks

inspection of vehicles, property and mail

manual and electronic key control

risk assessment

safety awareness

security equipment

musters and roll calls

transport and vehicles.

Security and safety precautions and contingency responses may include:

evacuation procedures

emergency lockdown

use of tactical response teams

use of dog-handling specialists for external escorts

use of restraints

use of personal protective clothing.