ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Assess security risks 

1.1

Records of security breaches, thefts and damage are reviewed to identify past security storage incidents

1.2

Potential risks to the security of stock, personnel, facilities, information and equipment are identified, considering internal and external factors

1.3

Discrepancies between identified risk and current storage security situations are noted

2 

Specify security requirements 

2.1

Decisions and adjustments to storage security equipment and procedures are made based on risk assessment

2.2

Questions and feedback from stakeholders are sought and responded to promptly

2.3

Finalised storage security plan offering optimal security of storage facility is devised taking into account all feedback and assessments of security risks

3 

Implement storage security plan 

3.1

Storage security plan is implemented and appropriate workplace personnel are informed

3.2

Staff competency requirements to implement security plan are addressed with required training

3.3

Equipment and needs for improvements are allocated and/or obtained

3.4

Storage security plan, policies and procedures are trialled in conjunction with a system for feedback to identify and suggest further improvements

4 

Monitor and review storage security plan performance 

4.1

Security reports are collated and categorised

4.2

Reports are compared to identify trends in breaches

4.3

Security procedures are modified to rectify identified gaps

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• assessing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing security plan
• communicating effectively with others when completing work activities to ensure security approaches are understood and implemented
• completing documentation related to work activities including documentation of loss, damage or other security issues
• monitoring performance of equipment or technology designed to enhance security
• monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
• working collaboratively with others to enhance security awareness.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• business policies for security provision, including out-sourcing components of operations and engaging additional resources
• focus of operation of security systems, resources, management and workplace operating systems
• licence and permit requirements relevant to security procedures
• problems that may occur when planning and managing security procedures and action that can be taken to resolve these problems
• regulations, codes of practice and legislative requirements relevant to planning and managing workplace security procedures
• relevant Australian standards and certification requirements
• resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team/group
• risks and hazards related to planning and managing security procedures and ways of controlling these risks
• workplace procedures for planning and managing security procedures.