Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan and prepare for security risks. It requires the ability to develop a security risk management plan which incorporates suitable strategies for risk identification and treatment, and contingency arrangements compatible to identified risk. 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
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency has wide application in a range of managerial roles in the security industry. Work is performed under minimal supervision and competency requires a high level of judgement and decision-making. 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
Employability skills |
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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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Evaluate security risks . |
1.1 Security risks are identified and consequences interpreted in accordance with client, organisational and legislative requirements and relevant standards . 1.2 Acceptable and unacceptable risks are clearly distinguished and confirmed. 1.3 High priority risks are emphasised and specified to ensure the development of appropriate controls . 1.4 Existing controls are evaluated to determine impact on risk occurrence and required modifications identified. |
2 Develop action plans . |
2.1 Action plans are developed identifying key tasks, activities and resources to achieve security risk management objectives. 2.2 Type of risk associated with security context is identified and appropriate controls incorporated into planning processes. 2.3 Communication and reporting arrangements for maintaining currency of action plans are established. 2.4 Contingency arrangements for actions are developed and incorporated into plans. |
3 Design treatment options . |
3.1 Operating environment monitored to confirm potential and real risks, threats and required treatments. 3.2 Treatment options are selected in line with available organisational practices, and implications researched, clarified and approved by relevant persons . 3.3 Feasible treatment options are documented and costed to ensure compatibility with nature of risk and client requirements. 3.4 Treatment options are linked to whole or part of security risks and verified with clients for suitability to security context. 3.5 Tests on treatment options are conducted to determine applicability in the field, and results statistically analysed to confirm effectiveness of treatments. |
4 Develop security risk management plan . |
4.1 Management requirements are identified and accounted for in development of security risk management plan. 4.2 Procedures for monitoring and review of security risk management activities are developed to ensure continuous improvement. 4.3 Security risk management plan is developed incorporating all relevant information in line with appropriate format and relevant standards. 4.4 Plan is finalised and presented to client for review and approval in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Method of assessment |
This unit of competency should be assessed using questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills. |
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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
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Security risks may relate to : |
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Risk relates to : |
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Organisational requirements may relate to : |
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Legislative requirements may relate to : |
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Relevant standards : |
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Controls may include : |
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Type of risk may be : |
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Contingency arrangements may include : |
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Project planning requirements may include : |
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Treatment options may include : |
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Relevant persons may include : |
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Tests may include : |
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Management requirements may relate to : |
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Format may relate to : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Security |
Competency field
Competency field |
Security and risk management |