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Perform a site security survey

Perform a site security survey

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM20014
State Code
OAT96
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to examine and assess security requirements across commercial, industrial and domestic applications and requires the ability to source relevant information, establish security risk and use appropriate assessment methods to ensure an accurate determination of security equipment/system options to meet client needs.Where estimates and quotes are required unit CPPSEC3047A Provide estimate and quote on security system should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to assess security requirements
  • 2.1 Review job requirements and clarify with appropriate person(s) in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Conduct discussions with customer to establish actual and potential security risks and clarify scope of work
  • 2.3 Apply effective interpersonal techniques when interacting with customer
  • 2.4 Identify site access and specific site requirements and make appropriate arrangements, as required, in accordance with client and organisational requirements
  • 2.5 Identify personal limitations in assessing security requirements and seek assistance from appropriate person(s)
3 Assess security requirements
  • 3.1 Identify site restrictions, regulations and requirements in accordance with client and organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Gather relevant information from identified sources and apply to assignment requirements
  • 3.3 Carry out a site assessment to facilitate an accurate determination of security requirements, where possible
  • 3.4 Review client assets, activities and existing security arrangements to assess the level and range of security risk to client operations
  • 3.5 Identify weak points, risk areas and environmental factors affecting the security risk of the site and assess in accordance with organisational procedures
4 Document security assessment
  • 4.1 Record information and store in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Complete a comprehensive assessment of client security requirements within designated timeframes and present for review to appropriate person(s)
  • 4.3 Prepare a security survey in accordance with industry and organisational standards of style, format and accuracy
  • 4.4 Make recommendations for security equipment/systems and provide alternative options in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 4.5 Process documentation in accordance with legislative, assignment and organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5661 MEM20014A Perform a site security survey Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEV32 MEM20035 Perform a site security survey Unit of competency