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.
Team members may include:
custodial officers
correctional services staff
court officers
security officers
supervisors and management
specialist advisers and services
colleagues and allied workers inside and outside work site
emergency services or tactical response teams
Possible hazards may include:
deficient or ineffective security arrangements
loss of communications
unreported faults
unsafe practices
used emergency equipment not being replaced or replenished
blocking egress
emergency lighting and or exit lighting being damaged, missing or under service
interference with radio transmissions or alarm signals
Communication and information exchange systems may include:
radios
alarms
video recorders and monitors
closed circuit television
logbooks
telephone, intercom and public address systems
team meetings and debriefings
notice boards and staff circulars
procedures and local orders
Equipment and technology may include:
Biometrics
home detention anklets
itemisers
Biometrics as entry systems
personal duress alarms
SMS broadcast
perimeter security systems
building alarms
prisoner information systems
Surveillance may include:
investigation of breaches of security regulations
dynamic security strategies
static security posts
information gathered from interviews
control of visits and visitors
internal and external escorts
transfer to other centres, services and agencies
logbooks
inspection of vehicles, property and mail
manual and electronic key control
risk assessment
safety awareness
security equipment
musters and roll calls
transport and vehicles
Security and safety precautions and contingency responses may include:
evacuation procedures
emergency lockdown
use of tactical response teams
use of dog-handling specialists for external escorts
use of restraints
use of personal protective clothing

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
This unit contains requirements specific to the organisation and the role and responsibility of workers and should be assessed in an organisation-determined learning process with application in the workplace where possible or where necessary, in structured simulation.
Evidence should be provided of performance across the range of applications relevant to individual organisations or work sites. Customisation will occur through the introduction of specific organisation security equipment, functions and procedures.
Evidence must include observation in the workplace as well as performance in simulated environment.
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
ability to monitor and maintain the security system in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when monitoring and maintaining the security system, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to security operations
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
Method of assessment
Evidence must include observation and information generated in the workplace as well as observation of performance in routine work functions or, where this is not possible, in a simulated exercise to confirm the transferability of the competencies.
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
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues
scenarios
simulations or role plays
Guidance information for assessment
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.