Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Components of the security system may include:
organisation's codes and alarm signals
communication technology and equipment
management of access and exit
management of visitors
management of vehicles
surveillance methods and technology
central control
key control
rosters and duties
counts and musters
searches
registers
escorts and transfers
control and use of defensive equipment and firearms
staff duties and roster
incident response and debriefing.
Organisational requirements may include:
legal and organisational policy and procedures, including personnel practices and guidelines
organisational goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legislation relevant to monitoring activities, incident or response, and collection and presentation of evidence
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
business and performance plans
policies and procedures relating to own role, responsibility and delegation
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
client service standards
defined resource parameters
occupational health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines
emergency and evacuation procedures
duty of care, code of conduct and code of ethics
access and equity policy, principles and practice
records and information systems and processes
communication channels and reporting procedures
professional conduct, such as grooming, personal presence, uniform standards, attitude and professional expectations of staff.
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.
Responding to alarms and incidents may involve:
notifying relevant personnel
notifying emergency services
dispatching field support staff
executing standard operating procedures for the occurrence of particular events
applying restraints according to organisational requirements.

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
Assessment of this unit should be based on evidence produced from routine work applications and performance. 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 needs to be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and/or apply the principles in a different situation or change of 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 review security systems 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 reviewing the security system, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to supervision, coordination and monitoring of the security system
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.