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 testing and inspection of cash-in-transit security equipment and systems.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Inspect equipment and work area

1.1 The equipment is checked prior to use in accordance with the manufacturer's safety checks, specifications and workplace procedures to ensure it is free from damage or faults that may limit operational capability

1.2 Work area is checked to ensure that it is safe and appropriate for the required task

2Check equipment operational capability

2.1 Equipment and components are inspected in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and workplace procedures and occupational health and safety requirements to ensure effective operation

2.2 Warning systems are checked for operational effectiveness

2.3 Inspection is conducted in accordance with maintenance schedule and degree of use

3Identify and assess the impact of faults on security requirements

3.1 Equipment faults are identified and assessments made of the potential effect on the operation of the equipment for the required work

3.2 Non-serviceable equipment is tagged, reported to appropriate personnel and/or processed for repair or disposal

3.3 Replacement(s) for non-serviceable equipment are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

4Record and report results of inspection and testing

4.1 Accurate reporting of the results of the inspection and testing is kept in accordance with statutory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines

4.2 Records are kept in accordance with workplace policy

4.3 Clear reference is made to any items which may affect the future safety of the equipment

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant state and territory permit and licence regulations and requirements

Relevant OH&S procedures and guidelines

Risks and hazards associated with inspecting security equipment and systems and related precautions to control the risk

Operational procedures for the testing and inspection of cash-in-transit security equipment and systems

Contingency planning relating to managing and controlling security risks

Requirements for approved work procedures and relevant equipment

Housekeeping standards procedures required in the workplace

Typical problems that can occur when testing and inspecting cash-in-transit security equipment and appropriate action that can be taken to prevent or solve them

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when testing and inspecting cash-in-transit security equipment

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and regulations relevant to the testing and inspecting of cash-in-transit security equipment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the testing and inspecting of cash-in-transit security equipment

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when testing and inspecting cash-in-transit security equipment

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any problems, faults or malfunctions that may be identified when testing and inspecting cash-in-transit security equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Apply relevant agreements, codes of practice or other legislative requirements

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 and test security equipment and systems

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Monitor performance of equipment

Service equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Safely use correct manual handling techniques

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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

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 and weather conditions

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Security systems/equipment may include:

surveillance cameras

VCRs

alarm systems

access control systems

time delay devices

two key safes

ATM vaults

communication equipment

personal protective equipment

firearms

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

Communication in the work area may include:

mobile and fixed phones

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

firearms

two-way radios

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

workplace procedures and policies

operations manuals and job specifications

relevant manufacturers specifications and guidelines

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 firearms 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

This unit contains employability skills.