Modification History
New unit
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to load and unload cash in transit in a designated secured environment. It requires the ability to collaborate with others to select the loading site, transfer the load, and complete transfer documentation.
The unit requires legal and operational knowledge applicable to relevant sectors of the security industry.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency applies to roles involving cash-in-transit activities in the security industry.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in cash-in-transit security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
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 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 the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Select loading site. |
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Assignment instructions and information are reviewed and operational details verified where necessary with relevant persons . |
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Site for consignment transfer is selected according to assignment instructions and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements . |
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Accessibility and security of loading site are determined and assessed in line with assignment instructions. |
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1.4 |
Where loading site is deemed inappropriate, alternative sites are identified in consultation with relevant persons. |
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Risks to consignment are assessed and necessary controls applied in consultation with relevant persons. |
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Appropriate interpersonal techniques and communication channels are used to obtain necessary authorisations according to organisational requirements . |
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Transfer load. |
2.1 |
Load is safely and securely transferred according to assignment instructions, and organisational, OHS and legislative requirements . |
2.2 |
Security procedures are undertaken according to assignment instructions and legislative requirements. |
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Contingency plans are identified as required and confirmed with relevant persons according to organisational requirements. |
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Consignment details are checked, and non-conforming items identified, documented and reported according to organisational requirements. |
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Loading site is constantly monitored to maintain security and identify risks and hazards according to organisational requirements. |
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Complete transfer documentation. |
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Consignment delivery is verified by client according to organisational requirements. |
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Transfer documentation is completed according to organisational and legislative requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge 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 should demonstrate the ability to:
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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 |
Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:
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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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Assignment instructions may relate to: |
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Information documents may include: |
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Relevant persons may include: |
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OHS requirements may relate to: |
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Risks to consignment may relate to: |
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Interpersonal techniques may involve: |
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Communication channels and processes may relate to: |
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Organisational requirements may relate to: |
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Legislative requirements may relate to: |
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Security procedures may include: |
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Risks and hazards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Competency field |
Cash in transit |
Unit sector |
Security |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.