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.
Work may be conducted:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
in restricted spaces
in exposed conditions
in controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Resources may include:
security documentation
security instruments
Work organisation procedures and practices may include:
financial/administrative procedures
security procedures
Consultative processes may involve:
private and public sector security personnel
police
security consultants
other employees and supervisors
management
Communication in the work area may include:
phone
fax
email/internet
electronic data interchange (EDI)
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
workplace security procedures, regulations, guidelines practices and policies
job specifications and induction materials
work orders and operational manuals
workplace security reports
workplace cash-handling requirements
event statements
assets register
organisation insurance requirements
relevant manufacturers specifications and guidelines
codes of practice and regulations concerning transport and distribution assets
competency standards and training materials
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
emergency response procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
state/territory OH&S regulations and legislation concerning railway security
relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements
relevant state/territory insurance legislation
relevant state/territory legislation relevant to asset security
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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