Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and prepare specialised equipment for use.
- Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating specialised security equipment are identified and complied with.
- Specialised security equipment required to complete work tasks is selected in accordance with assignment instructions.
- Routine pre-operational checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Faulty or damaged equipment is identified and reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Appropriate licensing and certification requirements are identified and complied with prior to and during the operation of specialised security equipment.
- Operate specialised equipment.
- Potential and existing risks and hazards in the workplace are identified and controlled in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines.
- Suitable personal protection equipment is selected, used and maintained in accordance with OHS guidelines.
- Specialised security equipment is operated in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Specialised security equipment is operated for its specified purpose in accordance with assignment instructions.
- Maintain specialised equipment and resources.
- Cleaning and maintenance of specialised security equipment is carried out in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Complex faults or repair requirements outside area of responsibility or competence are reported for specialist advice in accordance with organisational procedures.
- Specialised security equipment is stored in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational procedures.
- Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in accordance with organisational procedures.