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Implement cash-in-transit security procedures

Implement cash-in-transit security procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3119
State Code
OAP87
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 cash-in-transit security procedures to protect consignments and secure the work area.It includes: reviewing and complying with work instructions, workplace procedures and policies and legal rights and responsibilities including workplace health and safety (WHS) to identify and control hazards and risksconstant surveillance of people, vehicles and goods in the work area, operating security systems to prevent unauthorised access, and coordinating a response to security incidents to maintain safety and security of the consignment, self, people and propertyproblem-solving to predict consequences and apply contingencies where incidents can escalate to emergency situations.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 cash-in-transit operation.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions, procedures and workplace policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when implementing cash-in-transit security procedures.
  • 1.2 Operate and check security and communications equipment to verify operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Conduct systematic safety checks and confirm correct strategic positioning and tactics to ensure security of consignment.
  • 1.4 Monitor people, goods and vehicles in the work area to identify hazards, assess risks to consignment, and implement necessary security controls.
  • 1.5 Record receipt and delivery of consignment in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 1.6 Check consignment content to verify security, and report discrepancies to relevant persons.
2. Maintain surveillance and security of work area.
  • 2.1 Monitor security equipment to maintain situational awareness and identify changing circumstances in the work area.
  • 2.2 Operate security systems to secure work area and prevent unauthorised access.
  • 2.3 Regularly check security equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and take immediate corrective actions where faults are identified.
3. Coordinate response to security incident.
  • 3.1 Observe the work area to identify security incident and assess risk of escalation and emergencies.
  • 3.2 Direct immediate security response, following WHS procedures, to protect consignment and safety of self, people and property.
  • 3.3 Use communication equipment to receive and transmit accurate and concise incident information to relevant persons.
4. Finalise cash-in-transit operation and report incident.
  • 4.1 Finalise cash-in-transit security procedures and record details using documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Report account of security incident details to relevant persons.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC071 CPPSEC3051A Implement cash-in-transit security procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD895 CPPSS00061 Cash-in-transit Skill set
BEG6 CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations Qualification