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Advise on operational requirements to maintain crowded place security

Advise on operational requirements to maintain crowded place security

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC4025
State Code
OBI64
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
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to advise on operational requirements to maintain security of crowded places. Crowded places are sites and events open to use by large numbers of people on a predictable basis as defined in Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism 2017 (Crowded Places Strategy). The unit includes identifying risk mitigation strategies based on security vulnerabilities and planning feasible operational security measures to provide protective security and mitigate risks to people and propertyThis 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 Identify risk mitigation strategies for crowded place.
  • 1.1 Access and interpret work instructions to confirm client, legislative and regulatory requirements and timeframes for advice provision.
  • 1.2 Consult with relevant persons to clarify crowded place security requirements and obtain information to support operational objectives.
  • 1.3 Source intelligence to verify current national terrorism threat level and context.
  • 1.4 Source and interpret information to clarify existing security arrangements and identified security vulnerabilities for crowded place.
  • 1.5 Formulate risk mitigation strategies proportionate to security vulnerabilities and level of threat.
  • 1.6 Recognise own limitations in advising on operational requirements to maintain security of crowded place and access specialist resources or advice to meet client requirements.
2 Determine operational security requirements for crowded place.
  • 2.1 Interpret crowded place documentation and maps to gain full understanding of operational parameters.
  • 2.2 Inspect crowded place to identify and assess access and exit points, thoroughfares and movement patterns that could threaten security.
  • 2.3 Plan operational security measures to provide protective security for crowded place in accordance with risk mitigation strategies and client requirements.
  • 2.4 Verify feasibility of operational security measures to ensure implementation is feasible and complies with client, legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.5 Plan contingency measures that respond to changing operational circumstances and risk levels.
  • 2.6 Estimate and document the types and numbers of resources required to apply layered security for crowded place.
3 Finalise and present operational security recommendations for crowded place.
  • 3.1 Use technology to finalise and document operational security recommendations to maintain crowded place security.
  • 3.2 Check to ensure operational security recommendations address identified risks and contingency requirements and are supported by verifiable information.
  • 3.3 Present operational security recommendations to relevant persons for feedback within agreed timeframes.
  • 3.4 Use questioning and active listening to explain operational measures and implementation requirements.
  • 3.5 Secure crowded place and operational security documentation in a manner that facilitates future retrieval and maintains confidentiality.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEW8 CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis Qualification