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

Required skills

apply safe and efficient work practices

coaching and mentoring to provide support to colleagues

communicate in a clear and concise manner

download and upload information

estimate resource requirements

methodically prioritise and organise work tasks

operate security systems or networks

power systems

program and configure security systems or networks

read and interpret plans and specifications

risk assessment

select and use suitable tools and equipment

solve routine problems

test security systems or networks and read a multimeter

Required knowledge

cable identification and handling requirements

computer software types and functions

earthing systems arrangements and requirements

electrical concepts voltage current resistance impedance

methods of programming

OHS requirements and safe work practices

organisational and client confidentiality requirements

security systems or network configurations and procedures

technical terminology

types functions and requirements 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

accessing security systems or network and equipment and methodically carrying out programming and configuration procedures with minimal disruption to client services or normal work routines

clearly identifying client requirements and configuration parameters of security systems or network and organising appropriate tools equipment and materials to carry out work

cleaning and storing tools and equipment and reinstating the work area in a clear and safe condition

preparing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and prompt manner

following safe and efficient work practices and accurately identifying and managing risks and hazards to programming work and work areas

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:

Riskrelates to:

Tools equipment and testing devicesmay include: