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Select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes

Select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3131
State Code
OAP78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to select, use and maintain body armour for security purposes.It includes: complying with work instructions, workplace procedures and policies, and legal rights and responsibilities, including firearms and weapons Acts and workplace health and safety (WHS)clarifying shift requirements and work tasks, and assessing the risks inherent in work instructions to understand threat and protection requirementsselecting, fitting and using different types of body armour to protect against potential security threats.It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use body armour.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions and procedures for shift and clarify work tasks with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Review workplace policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when using body armour.
  • 1.3 Assess risks inherent in work instructions to clarify threat and protection requirements.
2. Select and fit body armour.
  • 2.1 Select items of body armour to meet work instructions.
  • 2.2 Inspect body armour to confirm suitability for work tasks.
  • 2.3 Wear body armour and adjust for correct fit and maximum protective capacity.
3. Clean and maintain body armour.
  • 3.1 Read manufacturers’ instructions to confirm care and maintenance requirements for body armour.
  • 3.2 Clean and store body armour following manufacturers’ instructions.
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