Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:38 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:38 AM AWST
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Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo
Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIO0003
TLIO0003
State Code
OBR20
OBR20
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
18/08/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo within the transport and logistics industry.It includes checking and maintaining the security of goods and cargo, identifying and responding to security threats or situations, and completing all required security records.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable security regulations and the relevant sections of a transport organisation’s workplace security program and procedures.Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain security of goods and cargo
- 1.1 Goods and cargo are secured, as required, within specified locations and transport vehicles in accordance with workplace security procedures
- 1.2 Seals, tamper-proof packaging, locks and other security measures on goods or cargo are checked and maintained in accordance with workplace security procedures
- 1.3 Signs of pillaging, theft and interference are recognised and reported in accordance with workplace security procedures
- 1.4 Signs of suspicious goods and cargo are recognised and reported promptly to designated personnel
- 1.5 Breaches of security requirements are reported promptly to designated personnel in accordance with workplace security procedures
2 Identify a security threat or situation
- 2.1 Security threat or situation is promptly identified and assessed, and response is prioritised in accordance with workplace security program and procedures
- 2.2 Implications of the security threat or situation are evaluated in accordance with workplace security program and procedures
- 2.3 Relevant personnel are alerted to the security threat or situation in accordance with workplace security procedures
- 2.4 Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of action
3 Respond to a security threat or situation
- 3.1 Identified security threat or situation is responded to in accordance with workplace security procedures, received instructions, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan
- 3.2 Security threats or situations are handled appropriately in accordance with established response plan and within limits of own responsibility and duty of care
- 3.3 Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with workplace security program and regulatory requirements
- 3.4 Assistance is provided in controlling the site prior to and following the arrival of security and/or emergency services
- 3.5 Assistance is provided to other staff and emergency services personnel conducting an initial survey of the scene
- 3.6 Directions of the controlling security/emergency services are followed and all possible assistance is provided in response to those directions
4 Maintain security records
- 4.1 Security records requirements are confirmed
- 4.2 Records of security checks and precautions are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.3 Reports of security threats or situations are completed in accordance with workplace requirements and applicable security requirements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI30 | TLIO2021 | Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo | Unit of competency |