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 testing and inspection of cash-in-transit security equipment and systems. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 Skills
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 |
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 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 |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor