Unit of competency

Modification History

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to commission and decommission a range of networked security systems. Commissioning includes establishing equipment interconnections and parameters, installing software, setting configurations, loading hardware data, testing performance and securing systems over internet protocol (IP) networks. Decommissioning includes isolating existing services and terminating energy sources.

This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some states and territories to the provision of advice on security solutions, strategies, protocols and procedures. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Pre-requisite Unit

None.

Unit Sector

Security/Risk management

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 interpret key requirements of:

• specifications for networked system architecture and configuration
• plans and specifications when locating networked security system and components for commissioning and decommissioning
• Australian standards, NCC and manufacturers’ instructions

• numeracy skills to interpret multimeter readings when testing commissioned networked security system.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and equivalent to CPPSEC4014A Commission and decommission networked security 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 commissioning and decommissioning two different types of networked security systems.

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 commissioning and decommissioning networked security systems:

• licensing requirements and limits of own authority
• requirements for complying with Australian Communications and Media Authority cabling rules
• regulatory requirements in the jurisdiction of operation
• 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 National Construction Code (NCC) when commissioning and decommissioning of security equipment and systems installed at clients’ premises
• basic carpentry techniques used when commissioning and decommissioning security equipment and systems
• cable identification and termination methods and techniques
• common computer commands used to verify and manage internet protocol and network performance
• documentation to be completed when commissioning and decommissioning security equipment and systems
• fundamentals of routers, switches, firewalls and wireless access points
• fundamentals of scripting language
• keypad and control panel types and functions for a range of security equipment and systems
• local area network and wide area network capabilities
• meaning of multiple form factor authentication
• principles of security system networking and integration including IP addresses and devices
• methods for ensuring IP networked systems and equipment are properly secured
• methods for installing software, setting non-software configurations and confirming hardware data is loaded when commissioning networked security systems
• procedures for isolating existing services
• procedures for safely terminating sources of energy when decommissioning networked security systems
• soldering and drilling techniques used when commissioning and decommissioning networked security systems
• testing procedures for commissioning a range of networked security 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

• materials, tools, testing devices and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) used when commissioning and decommissioning networked security systems
• network testing and monitoring tools and commands used to check network connectivity and continuity
• types and functions of computer software associated with networked security systems
• types of earthing systems used in electrical installations
• types of electrical connections and circuits encountered when commissioning and decommissioning networked security systems, and circuit protection requirements
• typical hazards encountered when commissioning and decommissioning networked security systems and the control measures for each:

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

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:

• legislation and licensing requirements that apply to commissioning and decommissioning networked security systems in the jurisdiction of operation
• work instructions, documentation, networked security equipment and systems, PPE, tools and materials required to achieve the performance evidence
• 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