Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Data collection, analysis and presentation will be:
that required for workplace operations
may occur by day or night and in a variety of work contexts
Customers may be:
internal or external
Presentation modes may include:
written documentation
oral reports
group presentations using appropriate technology
completion of standard forms and checklists
routine written reporting
entry of collected/processed information into a computer
participation in workplace discussions
Presentations/communications may involve:
English-speaking persons
multilingual staff
persons with limited ability to communicate in English
Presentation/communication problems may include:
misunderstanding
limited ability of others to communicate in English
noisy environments or communications channels
illegible writing or print
use of non-standard vocabulary
incorrect assumption that information has been received and/or correctly understood
Depending on workplace context, consultative processes may involve
managers
supervisors/team leaders
workplace personnel
clients
private and/or public sector security personnel
police
security consultants
visitors
contractors
official representatives
union representatives
industrial relations
OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Presentation/communication may involve the use of a range of technology, including:
phone
electronic data interchange
fax
email
internet
radio
overhead or computer controlled projector
plain or electronic white board
flip charts
microphone and amplifier
video player and monitor
Information/documentation may include:
workplace procedures, checklists and instructions
operations manuals
induction documentation
competency standards and training materials
job specifications
manufacturers specifications
HAZCHEM and dangerous/hazardous goods codes
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
manufacturers specifications
workplace policies
supplier and/or client instructions
material safety data sheets
relevant codes of practice including the national standards for manual handling and the industry safety code
legislation, regulations and related documentation
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice, including the national standards for manual handling and industry safety codes
dangerous goods and freight regulations and codes
relevant Australian and state/territory standards and certification requirements
relevant Australian and state/territory OH&S legislation
equal employment legislation and related policies
environmental protection regulations

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 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/or equipment, and/or
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace