Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in CSC Correctional Services Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to CSCSAS203A Maintain the security of premises.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to patrol premises, monitor security systems and respond to security alarm calls.
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 monitoring premises.
Those undertaking this unit work independently but regularly use familiar support resources to perform routine tasks in a moderate range of familiar and less familiar contexts. The unit requires basic analysis and communication skills.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Safety and security
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Patrol premises |
1.1 Visit control points and make routine telephone or radio calls to control room according to procedures. 1.2 Check security equipment for serviceability according to standard operating procedures. 1.3 Identify and report faults and damage to security equipment. 1.4 Monitor and identify risks to security during patrols and report observations. |
2. Monitor security system |
2.1 Set and verify electronic security and protection systems. 2.2 Report and record system malfunctions clearly and accurately and in the required format. 2.3 Identify all signals received and take action according to response procedures. 2.4 Maintain logbooks and reports in a clear, accurate and legible manner and in the required format. |
3. Respond to security alarm calls |
3.1 Interpret all alarm signals correctly, identify sources and causes of alarms and notify authorised staff. 3.2 Respond to alarms promptly and according to instructions and emergency procedures. 3.3 Use and interpret codes and call signs correctly in all radio and telephone communication. 3.4 Report incidents accurately and in the required format. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CSCSAS203A Maintain the security of premises.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=114e25cd-3a2c-4490-baae-47d68dcd2fde