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Assess security equipment and systems to specify required modifications

Assess security equipment and systems to specify required modifications

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3045
State Code
OBI88
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
20
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to assess security equipment and systems to specify modifications required to meet changed operational requirements. It includes assessing security equipment and system functions and capabilities, proposing feasible modifications and adjusting system schematics, specifications and configurations accordingly.A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to advising on, supplying, installing, maintaining, monitoring, repairing and servicing security equipment in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess security equipment and system functions and capabilities.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions to confirm client objectives, timeframes and budget constraints for security equipment and system modifications.
  • 1.2 Review and follow workplace policies and procedures including work health and safety (WHS) when carrying out work tasks.
  • 1.3 Review security equipment and system specifications and standards to clarify normal operational functions and performance parameters.
  • 1.4 Review historical information and operational data for security equipment and system to clarify current operational functions and capabilities.
  • 1.5 Review security equipment and system specifications to identify modification capabilities according to manufacturers’ instructions.
2 Formulate security equipment and system modifications.
  • 2.1 Conduct research to identify design concepts and options for security equipment and system to meet changed operational requirements.
  • 2.2 Evaluate identified options and select preferred modifications to satisfy client requirements.
  • 2.3 Adjust security equipment and system schematics, specifications and configurations to clearly and accurately detail planned modifications.
  • 2.4 Check proposed modifications and confirm compliance with legislative requirements.
3 Document recommended security equipment and system modifications.
  • 3.1 Use information technology to clearly and accurately document recommended security equipment and system modifications within agreed timeframes.
  • 3.2 Seek feedback on recommendations and make required adjustments to obtain client acceptance of proposed modifications.
  • 3.3 Complete and securely store documentation in a manner that facilitates future retrieval and maintains confidentiality according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1446 CPPSEC3045A Determine security equipment and system modifications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEX5 CPP30519 Certificate III in Technical Security Qualification