Modification History
Minor additions resulting in a version upgrade, and changes to reference to units throughout CPP07.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out a response to a security risk situation. It requires the ability to identify risks, identify and undertake an appropriate security response, and participate in an evaluation of response activities.
This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency has wide application in the security industry in those roles involving operational activities. Competency requires legal and operational knowledge applicable to relevant sectors of the security industry. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Identify security risk situation. |
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Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to security risk operations are identified and complied with. |
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Potential security risk situation is identified and assessed for degree of risk to self, others, property and premises. |
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Environmental factors are monitored and changes in characteristics that may impact on security risk situation are identified. |
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified and appropriate risk control measures to ensure safety of self and others are implemented. |
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Requirements for advice or assistance are identified and requested from relevant persons in accordance with organisational procedures. |
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Respond to security risk situation. |
2.1 |
Appropriate response to identified security risk situation is determined and implemented in accordance with organisational procedures. |
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Response initiative maximises the safety and security of self, others, property and premises and is carried out within the scope of own responsibility, competence and authority. |
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Equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and organisational procedures. |
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Appropriate interpersonal techniques and communication channels are used in accordance with organisational procedures. |
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Details of security risk situation are documented and maintained in accordance with organisational procedures. |
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Assist in the review of the response to security risk situation. |
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Participation in review and debrief processes are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures. |
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Observations are accurate and provided in a clear, concise and constructive manner. |
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Effects of stress and other issues related to own well-being are recognised and controlled using appropriate stress management techniques . |
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Review and debrief findings identify areas for improving future response procedures and reducing effects of stress. |
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3.5 |
Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment includes:
Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Legislative requirements may relate to: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Organisational requirements may relate to: |
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Security risk situation may relate to: |
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Environmental factors may relate to: |
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OHS requirements may relate to: |
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Relevant persons may include: |
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Response may involve: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Interpersonal techniques may involve: |
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Communication channels and processes may relate to: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Effects of stress may include: |
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Stress management techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Competency field |
Operations |
Unit sector |
Security |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.