Implement close protection services

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSEC3123, 'Implement close protection services'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Implement close protection services' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for close protection operation.

1.1 Review operational information and instructions to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities and workplace policies and procedures when performing close protection tasks.

1.2 Assess planning information to clarify protective arrangements including known threats, vulnerabilities and risks and contingency measures.

1.3 Select and organise resources and equipment to meet work instructions and check to ensure correct operation.

1.4 Liaise with members of close protection team to exchange and report operational information in accordance with chain of command.

2. Search and secure premises.

2.1 Confirm authority to search premises to be used by principal in consultation with persons on site.

2.2 Use search methods and procedures to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and risks, and implement necessary controls to ensure premises are secure.

2.3 Report problems and request specialist assistance as required to maintain security of premises.

3. Provide close protection escort.

3.1 Monitor the environment to maintain situational awareness and avoid hazards while implementing protective arrangements.

3.2 Exchange information with principal to ensure safety and security, and balance principal’s needs with operational needs.

3.3 Use communication equipment and non-verbal methods to convey information and to receive instructions from members of close protection team.

3.4 Perform safe debus and embus of principal following workplace procedures.

3.5 Carry out foot escort formations that avoid or minimise risks and threats to principal following standard procedures.

4. Respond to threat and protect principal.

4.1 Identify source of threat and assess risk to safety and security of principal.

4.2 Use immediate and decisive response actions that extract principal from threat and minimise use of force.

4.3 Give clear and concise instructions to the principal and close protection team members within limits of own role and responsibilities.

4.4 Use defensive techniques that are reasonable in the circumstances to defend principal, self and others.

4.5 Remain alert to multiple threats and identify and respond to secondary or subsequent incidents to maintain safety and security of principal, self and others.

5. Finalise and review close protection operation.

5.1 Fulfil close protection services in accordance with work instructions.

5.2 Record operational outcomes and incident observations using workplace documentation.

5.3 Participate in review and debrief of close protection outcomes to identify procedural improvements.