Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to load and unload cash-in-transit in secured and unsecured environments.
It requires
constantly monitoring people, vehicles and goods in the loading area and implementing security procedures to prevent unauthorised access to cash-in-transit consignments
securely transferring, verifying and delivering consignments and recording and reporting non-conformances
formulating and applying contingency measures to respond to changing risk circumstances and maintain security during cash-in-transit operations.
It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.
This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Select cash-in-transit loading site. | 1.1 Review work instructions, procedures and policies including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when performing cash-in-transit operations. 1.2 Clarify operational details with relevant persons. 1.3 Select consignment loading site to meet work instructions. 1.4 Assess accessibility and security of loading site and, where deemed inappropriate, identify an alternative site in consultation with relevant persons. 1.5 Monitor people, goods and vehicles in the loading area to identify hazards, assess risks to consignment and implement necessary security controls. 1.6 Use interpersonal techniques to discuss consignment transfer details with relevant persons and obtain necessary authorisations. |
2. Transfer and secure cash-in-transit. | 2.1 Monitor loading area to maintain situational awareness and identify changing circumstances. 2.2 Implement security procedures and operate security systems to secure loading area and prevent unauthorised access. 2.3 Identify potential security risks and formulate contingency measures in consultation with relevant persons. 2.4 Respond to changing risk circumstances to maintain security of consignment and loading area. 2.5 Safely and securely transfer load according to work instructions. 2.6 Verify consignment information and record and report details of non-conforming items. |
3. Deliver cash-in-transit and complete transfer documentation. | 3.1 Deliver consignment and request client to verify consignment. 3.2 Complete transfer documentation in accordance with workplace requirements. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria:
language skills to use security industry approved communication terminology, codes and signals
writing skills to:
complete consignment transfer documentation
complete routine reports and forms
reading skills to interpret:
workplace procedures and policies that clarify legal rights and responsibilities and WHS requirements
information and instructions written in English, such as consignment documents, labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
site plans and features to assess security of loading site
consignment information to verify contents
speaking and listening skills to:
use questions to clarify operational information
use a radio to give clear, sequenced instructions and reports, for example when reporting discrepancies with consignment content
orally request the client to verify the consignment
numeracy skills to estimate time to meet scheduled timeframes for loading and unloading cash-in-transit
problem solving skills to:
recognise suspicious movements of people, vehicles or goods in the loading area
assess the security and identify the need for an alternative site
formulate contingency measures to respond to risks when transferring consignment
select and use correct manual handling techniques when carrying, loading and unloading cash-in-transit
teamwork skills to adjust personal communication styles in response to the opinions, values and needs of others.
Sectors
Security operations