Unit of competency

Modification History

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to perform routine maintenance, adjustments and permitted repairs on a range of security equipment and systems. It includes finding faults and using tools and equipment to maintain the correct operation of security equipment and systems.

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 and diagrams when locating installed security equipment and systems
• manufacturers’ instructions.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and equivalent to CPPSEC2026A Perform routine maintenance on security equipment and systems.

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 performing routine maintenance on at minimum of three types of security equipment and systems listed below, one of which must be an internet protocol (IP) networked installation:

• access control system
• intruder alarm system
• audible and visual warning device
• electronic lock and locking system
• intercom and control panel.

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 performing routine maintenance on security equipment and systems:

• 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

• cable identification, termination and connection procedures associated with repairing installed security equipment and systems
• documentation to be completed when maintaining security equipment and systems to ensure compliance with licensing and warranty requirements
• methods for reinstating IP networked systems and equipment and ensuring they are properly secured
• methods for sealing cable entries
• tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) used when performing routine maintenance on security systems and equipment
• types, functions and purpose of security equipment and systems:

• access control systems
• audible and visual warning devices
• cameras and monitors
• commercial and residential alarm systems
• detection devices
• electronic and mechanical fire safety and fire locking systems
• electronic locks and locking systems
• electronic readers
• electronic screen equipment
• intercoms and control panels
• security doors and door controls

• types, functions and purpose of end-of-line devices and resistors
• types of earthing systems used in electrical installations
• types of faults and maintenance procedures for a range of security equipment and systems and repairs permitted within scope of own role, authority and competence
• typical hazards encountered when performing routine maintenance on security equipment and systems 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, security equipment and systems, PPE and tools required to achieve the performance evidence
• manufacturers’ instructions for equipment and systems to be serviced.

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