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Screen access to and exit from premises

Screen access to and exit from premises

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCSAS002
State Code
AUY77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to screen people, property and vehicles entering and leaving a premises.This unit applies to those working in detention centres, correctional centres or prisons, community corrections offices, justice administration offices and on work sites where detainees, prisoners or offenders are under statutory supervision. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to screening people, property and vehicles.Those undertaking this unit work independently but regularly use familiar support resources. The unit requires basic analysis and communication skills. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Screen people and property entering and leaving the site
  • 1.1 Act in a polite and professional manner when screening people and property.
  • 1.2 Check the identity of people entering restricted areas by matching relevant details on identification documents.
  • 1.3 Issue and collect entry passes.
  • 1.4 Report and record incidents that infringe regulations.
  • 1.5 Provide information required about the visit to people who need to know.
  • 1.6 Provide escorts according to regulations and instructions.
  • 1.7 Search personal property according to authorisations, procedures and code of conduct.
  • 1.8 Handle prohibited items according to procedures.
  • 1.9 Report items found during search accurately and in the required format.
2. Screen vehicles and goods entering and leaving the site
  • 2.1 Control vehicle access and issue of vehicle passes according to procedures.
  • 2.2 Check and verify items being transported into and from the premises or site against authorised documentation.
  • 2.3 Search deliveries, goods and vehicles entering and leaving the site according to procedures.
  • 2.4 Identify and report unauthorised goods accurately and to the authorised officers.
  • 2.5 Direct vehicle parking according to regulations and instructions.
  • 2.6 Report vehicle incidents or accidents to authorised officer.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6008 CSCSAS202A Screen access to and exit from premises Unit of competency