Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to test a range of installed security equipment and systems including cable systems, equipment components and programming. It includes selecting and carrying out tests to confirm the integrity, security and safety of equipment and systems. This work applies in extra low voltage environments as defined in Australian StandardAS/NZS 2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems – Client’s premises – Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance(AS/NZS 2201).
A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.
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.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the performance criteria of this unit by testing security equipment and systems, including one internet protocol (IP) networked system, installed at three different locations.

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 testing installed 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
• application of AS/NZS 2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems – Client’s premises – Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance (AS/NZS 2201) when testing security equipment and systems installed at client premises
• cable identification methods and techniques
• documentation to be completed when testing security equipment and systems
• keypad and control panel types and functions for a range of security equipment and systems
• materials, tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) used when testing security equipment and systems
• methods for ensuring IP networked systems and equipment are properly secured
• testing parameters and procedures for a range 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 of earthing systems used in electrical installations
• types of electrical connections and circuits that may be encountered when testing installed security equipment and systems, and circuit protection requirements
• typical hazards encountered when testing security equipment and 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:
• workplace policies and procedures, work instructions, documentation, security equipment and systems, PPE, tools and materials required to achieve the performance evidence
• security equipment and system information to support testing activities
• AS/NZS 2201.

Foundation Skills

• {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'As well as the foundation skills explicit in the performance criteria of this unit, candidates require:\n• reading skills to interpret key requirements of:\n • plans and specifications when locating installed security equipment and systems\n • Australian standards and manufacturers’ instructions\n• numeracy skills to interpret multimeter readings when testing security equipment and systems.'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
  MEM

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