Application
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant sections of the regulations of the relevant state/territory authorities concerned with the secure delivery of valuables, secured products, documents and materials. Work is performed under general or limited supervision. It involves the application of the basic principles, routine procedures and regulatory requirements to the transfer of cash in transit in unsecured environments. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Select loading site | 1.1 Plans of site access, exit points and key physical features are identified 1.2 Site for consignment transfer is selected in accordance with security plan and with due regards for own safety, safety of security team, members of the public and consignment 1.3 Loading site(s) is selected in consultation with customer and/or specific loading/unloading requirements are identified and assessed for accessibility and security 1.4 Alternative loading sites are identified in accordance with workplace operating procedures where pre-determined site is assessed as inappropriate 1.5 Proposed changes to loading site(s) are relayed to branch and authorisation sought where required |
2Undertake load transfer | 2.1 Permission to enter and exit loading area (where required) is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures 2.2 Security procedures, including positioning of personnel, travelling across public areas, and carrying/loading techniques are undertaken in accordance with operational plan 2.3 Security systems are activated/deactivated as necessary in accordance with workplace procedures 2.4 Contingency plans are identified and confirmed with other team members 2.5 Security devices are activated at consignment in accordance with procedures 2.6 The environment is constantly monitored to maintain a safe working environment 2.7 Consignment is identified and details are verified and checked for conformity with manifest 2.8 Non-conforming consignments are documented and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 2.9 Load characteristics are identified and considered when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures 2.10 Load characteristics are identified and considered when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures 2.11 Load handling demonstrates compliance with (any) loading regulations and workplace safety requirements 2.12 Consignment is delivered, stored and secured in accordance with operational plan and workplace procedures |
3Complete transfer documentation | 3.1 Details of consignment delivery are verified by client or client representative 3.2 Transfer documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Relevant state/territory permit and licence regulations and requirements |
OH&S procedures and guidelines concerning the lifting and movement of loads |
Requirements for approved work procedures and relevant equipment |
Problems that may arise when undertaking cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment and actions that should be taken to prevent or solve them |
Risks and hazards when transferring cash in transit and related precautions to control the risk |
Operational procedures for identification of security risks |
Contingency planning relating to managing and controlling security risks |
Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when undertaking cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when undertaking cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when undertaking cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment |
Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |
Identify and correctly use equipment, processes and procedures |
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Safely use correct manual handling techniques |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying: the underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals |
Method of assessment | Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Operations may be conducted: | in a range of work environments weather conditions by day or night |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Hazards may include: | vehicular and pedestrian traffic firearm handling persons with felonious intent uneven ground, steps, road surfaces dust and vapours hazardous or dangerous materials humidity, air temperature |
Consultative processes may involve: | clients private security personnel public sector security personnel police security consultants other employees and supervisors management other professional or technical staff |
Consignment risk may include: | staff fidelity other theft loss through negligence |
Communication in the work area may include: | mobile and fixed phones radio oral, aural or signed communications |
Security systems/devices may include: | two-key safes ATM vaults surveillance cameras VCRs alarm systems access control systems time-delay devices |
Loading and unloading areas may be: | part of regular deliveries one-off arrangements |
Security arrangements are varied in line with: | workplace policies and procedures |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | gloves safety headwear and footwear firearms two-way radios |
Information/documents may include: | workplace procedures and policies job specifications relevant manufacturers specifications competency standards and training materials supplier and/or client instructions material safety data sheets codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements standards and certification requirements quality assurance procedures emergency procedures |
Applicable regulations and legislation may include: | state/territory OH&S regulations and legislation, including manual handling regulations relevant Australian standards and certification requirements relevant state/territory privacy legislation relevant state/territory fire arms legislation licensing and permits for firearms and security occupations licensing requirements for driving and carrying particular classes of goods relevant state/territory road rules and traffic acts |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor