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Implement close protection services

Implement close protection services

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3123
State Code
OAP48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to implement close protection services to protect the safety and security of a principal who may be a celebrity, political figure, very important person (VIP) or other person requiring close protection services.It includes:searching and securing premises to be used by the principal, and providing close protection escort services using approved foot formations and procedures for debus and embusmaintaining communication with the principal and members of the close protection team to ensure ongoing safety and security, maintain situational awareness and identify and respond decisively to threats which may come from multiple sourcesusing reasonable defensive techniques that minimise use of force and maximise the safety and security of the principal, self and others.It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for close protection operation.
  • 1.1 Review operational information and instructions to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities and workplace policies and procedures when performing close protection tasks.
  • 1.2 Assess planning information to clarify protective arrangements including known threats, vulnerabilities and risks and contingency measures.
  • 1.3 Select and organise resources and equipment to meet work instructions and check to ensure correct operation.
  • 1.4 Liaise with members of close protection team to exchange and report operational information in accordance with chain of command.
2. Search and secure premises.
  • 2.1 Confirm authority to search premises to be used by principal in consultation with persons on site.
  • 2.2 Use search methods and procedures to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and risks, and implement necessary controls to ensure premises are secure.
  • 2.3 Report problems and request specialist assistance as required to maintain security of premises.
3. Provide close protection escort.
  • 3.1 Monitor the environment to maintain situational awareness and avoid hazards while implementing protective arrangements.
  • 3.2 Exchange information with principal to ensure safety and security, and balance principal’s needs with operational needs.
  • 3.3 Use communication equipment and non-verbal methods to convey information and to receive instructions from members of close protection team.
  • 3.4 Perform safe debus and embus of principal following workplace procedures.
  • 3.5 Carry out foot escort formations that avoid or minimise risks and threats to principal following standard procedures.
4. Respond to threat and protect principal.
  • 4.1 Identify source of threat and assess risk to safety and security of principal.
  • 4.2 Use immediate and decisive response actions that extract principal from threat and minimise use of force.
  • 4.3 Give clear and concise instructions to the principal and close protection team members within limits of own role and responsibilities.
  • 4.4 Use defensive techniques that are reasonable in the circumstances to defend principal, self and others.
  • 4.5 Remain alert to multiple threats and identify and respond to secondary or subsequent incidents to maintain safety and security of principal, self and others.
5. Finalise and review close protection operation.
  • 5.1 Fulfil close protection services in accordance with work instructions.
  • 5.2 Record operational outcomes and incident observations using workplace documentation.
  • 5.3 Participate in review and debrief of close protection outcomes to identify procedural improvements.
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