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Design security system configurations and specifications

Design security system configurations and specifications

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC4017
State Code
OBI70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design security system configurations and specifications. It includes researching system requirements and formulating viable design solutions that meet client requirements within budget and quality constraints. It also includes validating the quality and suitability of the design to meet the intended purpose and preparing detailed and accurate security system schematics and specifications.This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some states and territories to the provision of advice on security solutions, strategies, protocols and procedures. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Research security system requirements.
  • 1.1 Access and interpret key requirements of legislation, regulations and workplace policies and procedures and apply to work instructions to ensure compliance.
  • 1.2 Review work instructions to confirm client and site requirements and work timeframes.
  • 1.3 Consult with relevant persons to determine security system performance requirements, budget and quality constraints.
  • 1.4 Review AS/NZS2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems – Client’s premises – Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance (AS/NZS 2201) and National Construction Code (NCC) to understand and apply requirements for designing security system configurations and specifications.
  • 1.5 Assess client documentation to identify actual and potential security risks to client operations.
  • 1.6 Conduct research and formulate security system design options to meet client requirements and control identified security risks.
2 Validate security system design.
  • 2.1 Evaluate design options and select preferred security system configurations to meet site and client requirements.
  • 2.2 Prepare system architectural and service specifications that address performance, maintenance and fault tolerance parameters.
  • 2.3 Check and confirm compatibility of existing and proposed systems and equipment against plans and technical specifications.
  • 2.4 Specify equipment and materials that best meet design specifications and client requirements.
  • 2.5 Finalise security system design and check to ensure schematics and specifications provide sufficient detail to enable accurate costings to be calculated.
3 Finalise and report security system configurations and specifications.
  • 3.1 Use information technology to clearly and accurately document security system design within required timeframes, budget and quality constraints.
  • 3.2 Seek feedback on recommendations and make required adjustments to obtain client acceptance of proposed security system design.
  • 3.3 Complete and securely store documentation in a manner that facilitates future retrieval and maintains confidentiality.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1467 CPPSEC4017A Determine security system configurations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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