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Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security

Patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC2107
State Code
OAP58
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
10
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to patrol premises to monitor property and maintain security.It includes: clarifying and applying standard operating procedures and workplace policies including workplace health and safety (WHS) to comply with legal rights and responsibilitiesconducting a complete patrol sequence to meet work instructions, including activating and deactivating alarms or other security systems, monitoring and inspecting property and access points to confirm security statusconfirming alarm signals and assessing and responding to potential security risks.It applies to people working under general 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. Confirm and comply with work procedures and legal requirements for security patrol.
  • 1.1 Read work instructions and standard operating procedures for patrol and clarify work tasks with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Read workplace policies including WHS and apply to work tasks to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when performing security patrol.
2. Prepare for security patrol.
  • 2.1 Maintain personal dress and presentation to meet work instructions and workplace standards for appearance.
  • 2.2 Check resources and equipment for operational effectiveness following manufacturers’ instructions, and replace or report faulty or damaged equipment.
  • 2.3 Confirm patrol area, access and entry points and alarm locations, and clarify issues with relevant persons.
3. Carry out patrol sequence and monitoring.
  • 3.1 Conduct systematic personal safety checks on a regular basis in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Patrol premises following site patrol schedules, routes and work instructions.
  • 3.3 Activate and deactivate alarms or other security systems following procedures.
  • 3.4 Monitor and inspect property and access points to confirm security status in accordance with work instructions.
  • 3.5 Use communication processes and equipment to regularly convey security status to relevant persons.
4. Identify, report and respond to security risks.
  • 4.1 Confirm alarm signals and identify potential security risks.
  • 4.2 Communicate security risk details to relevant persons, and request assistance.
  • 4.3 Assess risk and carry out security response within scope of own competence and authority.
  • 4.4 Monitor changing circumstances and adjust response to maintain security.
5. Finalise patrol and complete documentation.
  • 5.1 Complete patrol sequence and confirm security of premises.
  • 5.2 Record details of patrol and incidents using workplace documentation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1390 CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises Unit of competency