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Identify and respond to security risks

Identify and respond to security risks

Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXRSK001
State Code
AWW99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/09/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
13/09/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify security risks related to customers, team members, merchandise and money, and take appropriate action, within scope of job role, to eliminate or minimise those risks. It applies to individuals at all levels working in frontline roles in a diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify potential security risks.
  • 1.1.Identify potential risks to merchandise, cash and non-cash, and take swift action to prevent escalation of security risk in line with organisational procedures.
  • 1.2.Identify potential risks to safety of customers, self or team members, and take swift action to prevent escalation of security risk in line with organisational procedures.
  • 1.3.Remain vigilant and alert to potential security risks, and follow organisational policies and procedures to minimise security risks.
  • 1.4.Maintain security of merchandise, cash and non-cash according to organisational procedures.
2. Respond to security breaches.
  • 2.1.Identify security breaches and respond in line with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2.Recognise security breaches outside of scope responsibility and promptly refer to relevant personnel.
  • 2.3.Prioritise personal safety when responding to security breaches.
3. Report on security issues.
  • 3.1.Report suspicious behaviour to relevant personnel.
  • 3.2.Report faulty security equipment to relevant personnel.
  • 3.3.Report on security breaches and ongoing security risks in line with organisational policies and procedures.
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