This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

apply safe and efficient work practices

calculate time measurements and quantities

coaching and mentoring to provide support to colleagues

communicate in a clear and concise manner

draw and draft plans layouts structures and system

interpret plans designs and specifications

negotiation

organise work tasks in a methodical manner

prepare and present security systems and network specification and configuration documentation in suitable formats

risk assessment

solve problems

Required knowledge

building construction methods and types

drawing and drafting symbols and techniques

duty of care

organisational and client confidentiality requirements

organisational pricing policies and procedures

requirements for installation of security systems and networks

types functions and specifications of security systems and networks

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of

accurately documenting and preparing security equipment and system specifications and configurations in formats suitable for presentation to client

clarifying client security system and network requirements and designing viable recommendations

developing detailed and accurate security system schematics and specifications including appropriate security equipment and materials which meet client needs

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment includes

a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements performance criteria and range statement

Resource implications for assessment include

access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures

access to a registered provider of assessment services

access to a suitable venue and equipment

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

work schedules organisational policies and duty statements

Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment

observation of processes and procedures

questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Legislative requirements may relate to:

Organisational requirements may relate to:

Assignment instructionsmay include:

Relevant personsmay include:

Riskrelates to:

Security risks may relate to:

Schematicsmay detail:

Confirmationmay be: