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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Security risks may relate to:
biological hazards
chemical spills
client contact
electrical faults
explosives
financial viability
injury to personnel
noise, light, heat, smoke
persons carrying weapons
persons causing a public nuisance
persons demonstrating suspicious behaviour
persons suffering from emotional or physical distress
persons under the influence of intoxicating substances
persons with criminal intent
persons, vehicles and equipment in unsuitable locations
property or people
security systems
suspicious packages or substances
systems or process failures
terrorism
violence or physical threats.
Riskrelates to:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
client service standards
implementation of OHS system
policies for ensuring privacy and confidentiality of information
procedures for archiving electronic and hard-copy records
procedures for recording, storing and destroying information
standard of language, literacy and numeracy required
use of organisational equipment and resources.
Legislative requirements may relate to:
anti-discrimination and diversity
Australian standards, codes of practice and regulations
award and enterprise agreements
duty of care
evidence collection
licensing arrangements and certification requirements
OHS issue resolution
relevant commonwealth, state and territory OHS legislation, codes of practice and regulations
roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and committees
trade practices
use of force.
Relevant standards:
must include AS/NZS 4360: 2004 Risk management
may relate to:
AS2630-1983 Guide to the selection and application of intruder alarm systems for domestic and business premises
HB 167:2006 Security Risk Management
HB 436 Risk Management Guidelines - Companion to AS/NZS 4360
HB 231:2000 Information security risk management guidelines.
Controlsmay include:
communication
deployment of specialist expertise or equipment
development of procedures
monitoring and surveillance
physical attendance and security
staff ratios and resource deployment
training of personnel.
Type of risk may be:
intermediate
likely to occur
major
minor
physical
potentially avoidable
potentially unavoidable
property related
unlikely to occur.
Contingency arrangementsmay include:
approvals and licenses
availability of additional resources
background information
back-up
checklists and reporting
identification requirements
instructions.
Project planning requirementsmay include:
key outcomes
milestones
personnel involvement
resources
tasks
timelines.
Treatment optionsmay include:
controlled interruptions to normal operations
exercises
information collation and analysis
simulations
surveillance
verification requirements.
Relevant personsmay include:
authorities
client
managers
technical specialists.
Testsmay include:
alarms and other warning devices
exercises
inspections
interviews
rehearsals
simulations.
Management requirementsmay relate to:
adherence to organisational policies and procedures
allocation of suitable resources and expertise
feedback and monitoring arrangements
preparation of documentation and checklists
procedures to maximise safety of operatives
project planning
reporting procedures and timeframes
risk management timelines and objectives specified in action plans.
Relevant informationmay include
action plans
backup systems or processes
contingency plans
details and results of testing and relevant statistical analysis
identified assets
identified management requirements
implementation issues
operational issues
resource requirements including allocation and location of resources
review and monitoring procedures
risk assessment
supporting evidence
threat assessment
treatment options and strategies linked to risks and threats.
Formatmay relate to:
accuracy
common industry terminology
enclosures and attachments
length
sequence of coverage
style
use of abbreviations
use of appendices
use of plain English.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
identifying and evaluating security risks and control measures in compliance with client, organisational and legislative requirements
designing and developing effective action plans which incorporate strategies for treating risks, contingency arrangements, key tasks and resources, and communication and reporting
designing and testing risk treatment options which are compatible with nature of risk and client requirements, and conducting an analysis of the results to confirm effectiveness of treatments
developing a comprehensive risk management plan in an appropriate format which incorporates a broad range of relevant information, considers implementation issues, and incorporates continuous improvement mechanisms based on the principles of AS/NZS 4360:2004.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment includes:
a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to a registered provider of assessment services
access to a suitable venue and equipment
access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book
work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements.
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
This unit of competency should be assessed using questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.