The Range of Variables provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:
Work order information may include:
work schedules
completion dates
job requirements and tasks
specific client requirements
access to site and specific site requirements
resource requirements
OHS requirements
compliance with relevant legislation
budget allocations
warranties and service information.
Appropriate person(s) may include:
clients
site managers, project managers
engineers and technicians
technical experts
line managers/supervisors
colleagues, security consultants
regulatory personnel.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
legal and organisational operational policies and procedures
operations manuals, induction and training materials
insurance policy agreements
client and organisational confidentiality requirements
organisational goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
own role, responsibility and delegation
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
client service standards
defined resource parameters
OHS policies, procedures and programs
emergency and evacuation procedures
duty of care, code of conduct, code of ethics
access and equity policy, principles and practice
records and information systems and processes
communication channels and reporting procedures.
Security equipment and systems may include:
detection devices, audible/visual warning devices
cameras, monitors and control equipment
control panels, intercoms
wireless equipment, car alarms
electronic readers, electronic recognition controls
locks and locking systems
grills, lighting, boom gates, turnstiles
bank pop-up screens
smoke detection devices
electric/mechanical fire safety and fire locking systems
power supplies, batteries
security doors and door controls.
Security systems may be:
electronic
mechanical
computerised
procedural.
Tests may involve/include:
cables
wiring and connections (continuity, resistance, earth leakage, voltage)
walk tests, coverage tests, safety tests, calibration tests
correct relaying of information/data
testing to specifications
detection tests, alarm tests, functional tests.
Tools and equipment may include:
computer, software
testing equipment
ladder, scaffold, scissor lift, hoist
batteries
personal protective equipment
communications equipment.
Materials may include:
computer disks
test board
test tape.
Manufacturers specifications may be found in:
printed instruction leaflets
operators manuals
equipment specifications
attachments to equipment
plans and diagrams
warranty documents.
Risks and hazards may include:
non-compliance with building codes and regulations
exposed electrical wiring
manual handling
chemical hazards (battery corrosion)
exposure to:
asbestos
dust
noise
live power
vermin
water
glass fibre
building debris
natural and other gas build-up.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
hazardous and risk assessment mechanisms
implementation of safety regulations
safety training
safety systems incorporating:
work clearance procedures
isolation procedures
gas and vapour
monitoring/testing procedures
use of protective equipment and clothing
use of codes of practice.
Personal protective equipment may include:
safety boots
masks
safety glasses
knee pads
gloves
first aid kid, fire extinguisher.
Safe operating practices may include:
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead power lines
working safely around tools and equipment
hazard recognition
emergency procedures
awareness of electrical hazards
following confined spaces procedures
administering first aid.
Documentation may include:
work log
records of equipment/system positioning
section lists, zone lists, equipment lists
cable identification records, fixings, job card
records of any adjustments to original cable plan
records of faulty or malfunctioning tools and equipment
testing and inspection results
records of materials used
costings.
Applicable legislation, codes and national standards may relate to:
compliance with Australian building codes and regulations
compliance with Australian Communications Authority (ACA) cabling standards
relevant Commonwealth/State/Territory legislation which affect organisational operation:
Occupational Health and Safety and safe work practices
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
anti-discrimination and diversity
licensing arrangements
Australian Standards, quality assurance and certification requirements
relevant industry Codes of Practice
award and enterprise agreements
trade practices
privacy requirements
freedom of information.
The Range of Variables provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:
Work order information may include:
work schedules
completion dates
job requirements and tasks
specific client requirements
access to site and specific site requirements
resource requirements
OHS requirements
compliance with relevant legislation
budget allocations
warranties and service information.
Appropriate person(s) may include:
clients
site managers, project managers
engineers and technicians
technical experts
line managers/supervisors
colleagues, security consultants
regulatory personnel.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
legal and organisational operational policies and procedures
operations manuals, induction and training materials
insurance policy agreements
client and organisational confidentiality requirements
organisational goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
own role, responsibility and delegation
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
client service standards
defined resource parameters
OHS policies, procedures and programs
emergency and evacuation procedures
duty of care, code of conduct, code of ethics
access and equity policy, principles and practice
records and information systems and processes
communication channels and reporting procedures.
Security equipment and systems may include:
detection devices, audible/visual warning devices
cameras, monitors and control equipment
control panels, intercoms
wireless equipment, car alarms
electronic readers, electronic recognition controls
locks and locking systems
grills, lighting, boom gates, turnstiles
bank pop-up screens
smoke detection devices
electric/mechanical fire safety and fire locking systems
power supplies, batteries
security doors and door controls.
Security systems may be:
electronic
mechanical
computerised
procedural.
Tests may involve/include:
cables
wiring and connections (continuity, resistance, earth leakage, voltage)
walk tests, coverage tests, safety tests, calibration tests
correct relaying of information/data
testing to specifications
detection tests, alarm tests, functional tests.
Tools and equipment may include:
computer, software
testing equipment
ladder, scaffold, scissor lift, hoist
batteries
personal protective equipment
communications equipment.
Materials may include:
computer disks
test board
test tape.
Manufacturers specifications may be found in:
printed instruction leaflets
operators manuals
equipment specifications
attachments to equipment
plans and diagrams
warranty documents.
Risks and hazards may include:
non-compliance with building codes and regulations
exposed electrical wiring
manual handling
chemical hazards (battery corrosion)
exposure to:
asbestos
dust
noise
live power
vermin
water
glass fibre
building debris
natural and other gas build-up.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
hazardous and risk assessment mechanisms
implementation of safety regulations
safety training
safety systems incorporating:
work clearance procedures
isolation procedures
gas and vapour
monitoring/testing procedures
use of protective equipment and clothing
use of codes of practice.
Personal protective equipment may include:
safety boots
masks
safety glasses
knee pads
gloves
first aid kid, fire extinguisher.
Safe operating practices may include:
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead power lines
working safely around tools and equipment
hazard recognition
emergency procedures
awareness of electrical hazards
following confined spaces procedures
administering first aid.
Documentation may include:
work log
records of equipment/system positioning
section lists, zone lists, equipment lists
cable identification records, fixings, job card
records of any adjustments to original cable plan
records of faulty or malfunctioning tools and equipment
testing and inspection results
records of materials used
costings.
Applicable legislation, codes and national standards may relate to:
compliance with Australian building codes and regulations
compliance with Australian Communications Authority (ACA) cabling standards
relevant Commonwealth/State/Territory legislation which affect organisational operation:
Occupational Health and Safety and safe work practices
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
anti-discrimination and diversity
licensing arrangements
Australian Standards, quality assurance and certification requirements
relevant industry Codes of Practice
award and enterprise agreements
trade practices
privacy requirements
freedom of information.