Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Security and emergency procedures must include:
all aspects of organisation's policies and procedures relevant to security relating to own work role
security guidelines
supervision, management and accountability for movements and activities of staff, offenders and members of the public
use and maintenance of general security equipment relevant to work roles and responsibilities
relevant legislation and statutory requirements governing work role in the justice system
Security risks include any emergency identified by an organisational risk analysis, which may include:
bomb
building invasion/armed invasion
civil disorder
death - accidental, natural, homicide or suicide
deliberate self-harm
escapes
failure of utilities
fire
flood
hazardous substances incidents
hostage situations
medical emergencies
preservation of crime scene
physical violence or assault
severe weather or storm damage
threats or intimidation
unauthorised entry
Appropriate equipment and terminology for emergency warnings may include:
personal duress alarms
audible or visual alarms
audible or vibrating pagers
communications technology, including radios
coded or uncoded public address announcements
screen or monitor alerts
home detention anklets
itemisers
Biometrics
Biometrics as entry systems
Routine review of security procedures and responses may include:
briefings
debriefings
critical incident stress debriefing
emergency exercises or simulations
table or desktop exercises
local emergency procedure training sessions
Up-to-date and accurate records may be written, electronic or paper-based and may include:
computer databases
daily logs
occurrences or movement logs
journal records
incident reports
standard organisational forms
maintenance schedules

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit
the application of security procedures followed in a range of contexts (two or more) over time
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
access to a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of security conditions likely to be encountered by an individual working alone and as part of a team
access to a range of communication equipment relevant to the workplace
access to emergency resources
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to security in the organisation
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
simulations conducted in training programs
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues
Guidance information for assessment
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with all other units with components of safety and security.
The unit contains knowledge that may be assessed off the job, for example in a structured learning process, and performance outcomes that should be assessed ideally in the workplace in routine activities and in conjunction with other units with specific functional focus.
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.