Work must be must be carried out in compliance with the relevant Australian and international regulations, standards and codes of practice.

Work is under general guidance on progress and outcomes of work. It requires discretion and judgement for self and others in planning and using resources, services and processes to achieve required outcomes within workplace policy and procedures.

A range of opportunities may be used to develop the work area and to support the development of work systems, innovative strategies to deal with contingencies and to encourage the achievement of the workplace's goals and key performance objectives by the work area and the individuals and teams within it.

The unit generally applies to those with responsibility for resource coordination and allocation and provides leadership of others individually or in teams.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Assess security risks

1.1 Records of security breaches, thefts and damage are reviewed to identify past security incidents

1.2 Assessment of potential risks to the security of stock, personnel, facilities, information and equipment are made, considering both internal and external factors

1.3 Relative risks from a range of sources are assessed and compared with existing security measures

1.4 Discrepancies between identified risk and current security processes are noted

2Specify security requirements

2.1 Decisions and adjustments to security equipment, facilities and services are made based on risk assessment in relation to benefits to the organisation

2.2 Security organisational arrangements are documented and implementation strategies are established

2.3 A finalised security plan including performance indicators is prepared in accordance with workplace requirements and circulated for feedback prior to implementation

2.4 Questions and feedback from stakeholders are responded to promptly and, where appropriate, incorporated in the plan

3Implement security plan

3.1 Priorities for implementation are identified and management and workplace personnel are informed

3.2 Competency needs for the work are identified and staff allocated and/or trained and assessed to meet those needs

3.3 Equipment and facilities are allocated and/or obtained

3.4 Workplace personnel and equipment are organised to meet requirements ensuring that work loads are balanced and other workplace activities are met

3.5 Workplace security policies and procedures are amended and trialed to improve performance

3.6 Operating procedures and methods are explained to workplace personnel and follow-up communication methods are used to ensure that work requirements are applied

4Monitor and review system performance

4.1 Security reports are collated and categorised

4.2 Reports are compared to identify any trends in breaches

4.3 Security procedures are modified to rectify any gaps identified

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Regulations, codes of practice and legislative requirements relevant to the planning and management of security procedures within a workplace

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the planning and management of security procedures

Problems that may occur during the planning and management of security procedures for transport and logistics enterprises and action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Risks and hazards related to the planning and management of security procedures and ways of controlling the risks involved

Business policies for security provision, including out-sourcing of components of operations and engaging additional resources

Focus of operation of security systems, resources, management and workplace operating systems

Transport and equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

Regulatory, licence and permit requirements relevant to security procedures

Relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

Workplace policies including issue resolution and grievance procedures

Resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team/group

The application of current competencies within functional activity

Relevant workplace documentation procedures

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when planning and managing security procedures for transport and logistics enterprises

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, operational data and regulatory requirements relevant to the planning and management of security procedures for transport and logistics enterprises and convey that information to team members

Complete documentation and records related to the planning and management of security procedures for transport and distribution enterprises

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when planning and managing security procedures for transport and distribution enterprises

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 planning and managing security procedures for transport and distribution enterprises 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

Plan and organise systems and activities, and prioritise work

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events which may include a breach of the security procedures

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

Select and apply appropriate technology, information systems and procedures

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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.

Work may be undertaken:

in various work environments in the warehousing, storage, transport and distribution industries

Customers may be:

internal or external

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

The workplace environment may involve:

twenty-four hour operation

single and multi-site location

large, medium and small workplaces

Security may be provided:

by internal or contract staff

Security coding for the identification of assets may include:

stocktakes

assets register (coded and labelled)

Regular insurance assessments may include:

conditions of insurance

insurance assessment of premises

monitoring insurance requirements

Work organisation procedures and practices may include:

financial/administrative procedures

security procedures

Consultative processes may involve:

internal and contract security staff

police

security consultants

relevant authorities, government departments and institutions

other employees and supervisors

management

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Communication in the work area may include:

mobile and fixed phones

radio

oral, aural or signed communications

fax

email

electronic data transfer of information

mail

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Documentation/records may include:

codes of practice and regulations relevant to the planning and management of security procedures

workplace security procedures and policies

insurance notes and information

documentation of physical protection facilities

security programs operations manuals, job specifications and procedures and induction documentation

supplier and/or client instructions

Australian and International standards, criteria and certification requirements

communications technology equipment and/oral, aural or signed communications

quality assurance standards and procedures

emergency procedures

relevant competency standards and training materials

QA plans, data and document control

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable legislation and regulations may include:

regulations and codes of practice relevant to the planning and management of security procedures

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation in terms of duties of employers, employees, suppliers and contractors

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

relevant workplace relations legislation

relevant workers compensation legislation

equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

This unit contains employability skills.