Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to program commercial security system
- WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed in preparation for commercial security system work
- Safety hazards not previously identified are risk assessed, documented and risk control measures devised and implemented in consultation with appropriate person/s
- Extent of programming and commissioning is determined from reports, documentation and from discussion with appropriate person/s
- Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure commercial security system work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
- Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to program commercial security systems are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
- Program and commission commercial security system
- Need to test or measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and, as required, conducted within workplace safety procedures
- Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- Security alarm functions and instructions are entered into the commercial security system in accordance with design specifications
- Security alarm devices are checked for correct location and alignment
- Security alarms are inspected and tested in accordance with commercial security system commissioning requirements
- Sources of alarm anomalies are identified and corrected
- Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, discussions with appropriate person/s and job specifications and requirements in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
- Methods for dealing with unplanned situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes
- Programming and commissioning activities are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy practices
- Complete and report programming and commissioning activities
- Worksite is made safe in accordance with workplace safety procedures
- Alarm system operating documentation and explanation of system features is communicated to appropriate person/s
- 'As-installed' security alarm system is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures