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Follow security procedures

Follow security procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIO207D
State Code
S5839
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
091199 - Justice And Law Enforcement, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow security procedures in the transport and logistics industries, including checking and maintaining the security of any goods and cargo; ensuring the security of any passengers, workplace personnel and visitors; identifying and reporting any security threats or situations; and completing all required security records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain security of goods and cargo (where applicable)
  • 1.1 Where applicable, goods and cargo are secured within specified locations, transport vehicles, vessels or aircraft as per workplace security procedures and applicable security regulations
  • 1.2 Seals, tamper proof packaging, locks and other security measures on goods or cargo are checked and maintained as per workplace security procedures
  • 1.3 Signs of pillaging, theft and interference are recognised and reported
  • 1.4 Signs of suspicious goods and cargo are recognised and reported promptly to designated personnel
  • 1.5 Any breaches of security requirements are reported promptly to designated personnel as per workplace security procedures
2 Maintain security of passengers, workplace personnel and visitors (where applicable)
  • 2.1 Where applicable, security checks of passengers, workplace personnel and visitors are carried out as per workplace security program and procedures and within limits of role and responsibilities
  • 2.2 Precautions and measures aimed at protecting the security of passengers, workplace personnel and visitors are followed as per workplace security requirements and applicable security regulations
  • 2.3 Signs of security threats are recognised and investigated as per workplace security requirements
  • 2.4 Signs of suspicious behaviour of passengers or other personnel are recognised and reported promptly to designated personnel
  • 2.5 Any breaches of security requirements for passengers, workplace personnel and visitors are reported promptly to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Identify a security threat or situation
  • 3.1 Security threat or situation is promptly identified and assessed and response is prioritised in accordance with the workplace security program and procedures
  • 3.2 Implications of the security threat or situation are evaluated in accordance with workplace security program and procedures
  • 3.3 Relevant personnel are alerted to the security threat or situation as required within workplace security procedures and program
  • 3.4 Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of action
4 Respond to a security threat or situation
  • 4.1 Response to an identified security threat or situation is in accordance with workplace security procedures, received instructions, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan where relevant
  • 4.2 Security threats or incidents are handled appropriately in accordance with established response plan and within limits of responsibility and duty of care
  • 4.3 Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with the workplace security program and regulatory requirements
  • 4.4 Assistance is provided in controlling the site both prior to and following arrival of security and/or emergency services
  • 4.5 In the case of a security threat or emergency, assistance is provided to other staff and emergency services personnel conducting an initial survey of the scene
  • 4.6 Directions of the controlling security/emergency authority are followed and all possible assistance is provided in response to those directions
5 Maintain security records
  • 5.1 Records of security checks and precautions are kept as per workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Reports of security incidents or threats are completed in accordance with workplace requirements and applicable security requirements
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.
Transport and logistics enterprises may involve:
warehousing and distribution
road transport
rail transport
aviation
maritime
freight forwarding and customs broking
multimodal transport and logistics
Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments by day or night, including in large, medium or small transport terminals and storage facilities and on vehicles, trains, aircraft and vessels
Security procedures may be aimed at preventing or identifying:
persons trespassing on security zones and restricted areas
carriage or storage of prohibited goods
the carriage of improvised explosive devices in cargo and mail
smuggling of goods
pillage, theft and interference with cargo, goods and mail
acts or threats of terrorism
hijacking of a vehicle, train, aircraft or vessel
extortion
assault
fraud
vandalism and graffiti
Security measures may include:
security guards at access points and gates to secured areas
locked doors, gates and fences
use of personal electronic access cards
recording of carrier and vehicle registration details at gates and checkpoints
bag check points
escorts for visitors in restricted areas
access control into and out of restricted security areas
use of ID cards
video surveillance equipment
X-ray screening of baggage, cargo and goods
ETD screening of passengers, baggage, cargo and goods
screening of passengers using handheld and walk through magnetometers
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
radio
fax
email
electronic data transfer (EDI)
internet
oral, aural or signed communications
Personal protection equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
Australian transport security legislation and regulations
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the secure transport of passengers and the transfer and storage of cargo and goods
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
workplace security program and related policies and procedures
workplace standard operating procedures and policies
signs and instructions pertaining to security matters
operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation
manufacturers specifications for equipment
tickets, labels, manifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial numbers (as applicable)
supplier and/or client instructions
dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
Australian transport security legislation and regulations
Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the secure transport of passengers and the transfer and storage of cargo and goods
Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
export/import/quarantine/bond regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2577 TDTO297B Follow security procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D5261 TLIO1002A Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel Unit of competency