Unit of competency

Modification History

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install a range of video surveillance systems (VSS) and equipment. VSS is a surveillance system capable of capturing images and videos that can be compressed, stored or sent over communications networks, and includes closed circuit television (CCTV) and audio systems. The unit includes selecting and using materials, tools and equipment to install VSS and equipment using approved cable termination methods and procedures. This work applies in extra low voltage environments as defined in Australian Standard AS/NZS 2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems-– Client’s premises - Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance (AS/NZS 2201) and involves applying National Construction Code (NCC) requirements to the installation.

The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.

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.

Pre-requisite Unit

None.

Unit Sector

Technical

Elements and Performance Criteria

Foundation Skills

As well as the foundation skills explicit in the performance criteria of this unit, candidates require:

• reading skills to understand key requirements of:

• plans when locating installation sites for VSS and equipment
• Australian standards, NCC and manufacturers’ instructions

• numeracy skills to calculate measurements to accurately position and fix VSS and equipment.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and equivalent to CPPSEC2023A Install CCTV equipment and system.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the performance criteria of this unit by installing video surveillance systems (VSS) and equipment at three different premises involving at least one internet protocol (IP) networked installation.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

• workplace policies and procedures that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when installing VSS and equipment:

• licensing requirements and limits of own authority
• privacy requirements
• reporting and documentation
• requirements for complying with Australian Communications and Media Authority cabling rules
• work health and safety

• application of AS/NZS 2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems – Client’s premises – Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance (AS/NZS 2201) and the National Construction Code (NCC) to the installation of VSS and equipment
• basic carpentry techniques used when installing VSS and equipment
• cable identification, termination and connection procedures associated with installing VSS and equipment
• documentation to be completed when installing VSS and equipment to ensure compliance with licensing and warranty requirements
• methods for ensuring IP networked systems and equipment are properly secured
• location requirements VSS to ensure optimal surveillance coverage
• materials, hardware, tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) used when installing VSS and equipment
• methods for fitting end-of-line devices
• soldering and drilling techniques used when installing VSS and equipment
• techniques for sealing cable entries
• types and functions of VSS and equipment and installation requirements associated with:

• integration

• types of earthing systems used in electrical installations
• typical hazards encountered when installing VSS and equipment and the control measures for each:

• confined spaces
• electrical
• hazardous materials and chemicals
• hidden utilities
• people in the work area
• power tools
• vermin.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

All individuals engaged by a licensed RTO for security licensing purposes must hold both a security trainers licence (where such a licence exists within the relevant jurisdiction) and the licence for performing the security activities for which the individual is providing training or assessment. Regulators may impose other assessor conditions to meet jurisdictional assessment requirements.

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. Candidates must have access to:

• workplace policies and procedures, work instructions, documentation, VSS and equipment, PPE, tools, materials and hardware required to achieve the performance evidence
• product information and manufacturers’ instructions for VSS systems and equipment to be installed
• AS/NZS 2201
• NCC.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b