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Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations

Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC2104
State Code
OAP61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
08/02/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
8
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply risk assessment to select and carry out responses to identified security risk situations.It includes: clarifying and applying standard operating procedures and workplace policies including workplace health and safety (WHS) to comply with legal rights and responsibilitiesfollowing procedures to identify and report potential security risks and use risk assessment methods to carry out a response that is proportionate to the level of risk and own authorityparticipating in a review of the response and identifying improvements to future response procedures.It applies to people working under general 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. Confirm work procedures and legal requirements for responding to security risk situations.
  • 1.1 Read standard operating procedures including WHS to clarify own responsibilities and authority to respond to security risk situations.
  • 1.2 Read workplace policies and procedures and apply to work tasks to comply with legal rights and responsibilities when responding to security risk situations.
2. Monitor environment and identify security risks.
  • 2.1 Monitor environmental factors to maintain situational awareness in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 2.2 Identify potential security risk situations.
3. Assess risks and select security responses.
  • 3.1 Assess degree of risk to self, others, property and premises.
  • 3.2 Select security response proportionate to level of risk and own authority, and seek advice or assistance as required from relevant persons.
4. Respond to security risk situations and record details.
  • 4.1 Carry out security responses to ensure the safety and security of self, others, property and premises is maximised within the scope of own responsibility, competency and authority.
  • 4.2 Use security equipment to communicate clear and accurate information to relevant persons and assist security responses according to standard operating procedures.
  • 4.3 Secure and preserve incident scenes and maintain security following response procedures.
  • 4.4 Record incident details in notebook using clear, concise and factual information.
5. Assist in review of security responses.
  • 5.1 Participate in review of security responses and provide observations in a clear, concise and constructive manner.
  • 5.2 Identify effects of stress related to own well-being and use appropriate stress management techniques.
  • 5.3 Identify areas, in discussion with relevant persons, for improving future response procedures and for reducing the effects of stress.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1367 CPPSEC1001A Identify and report security risk situations Unit of competency
WC066 CPPSEC2004B Respond to security risk situation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEG5 CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations Qualification