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UNIT STANDARDS

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN SECURITY (ADVANCED)

QUALIFICATION | LEVEL 4

Title Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of law relevant to security officers

Code SC00143 Level 2 Credits 7

Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the components of law that are relevant to security personnel;

• demonstrate knowledge of the licensing requirements for security personnel; and

• demonstrate knowledge of the legal authority of security personnel and its application to the security context; and trespass in a security context.

This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment within programmes leading to the National Certificate in Security (Advanced) (Level 4) [Ref: NCSC4].

Classification Law and Security>Security

Critical health and safety prerequisites

All activities comply with legislation and enterprise requirements.

Recommended skills and knowledge

The following knowledge underpins this unit standard. It is anticipated an accredited provider will develop and deliver the required curriculum, communicate effectively with people from different social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities.

Quality assurance requirements

This unit standard may only be assessed and recommended for award by assessors who meet the requirements set by the FQC details of which are available from the FQC on www.fhec.org.fj

Available grade Competent

Explanatory notes

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Definition

Certificate of Approval – issued by the Licensing Authority and granting approval to work as a specified class of security employee.

Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Demonstrate knowledge of the components of Fijian law that are relevant to security personnel. Evidence requirements 1.1 Describe components of Fijian law in terms of their relevance to security

personnel.

Range components of Fijian law – Statute Law, Case Law, Common Law, Statutory regulations,

Outcome 2 Demonstrate knowledge of the licensing requirements for security personnel. Evidence requirements 2.1 Outline in simple terms the requirements and processes for the issue of a

Certificate of Approval and a licence in terms of the requirements of legislation. 2.2 Outline in simple terms the circumstances when a Certificate of Approval and a

licence may be refused or cancelled in terms of the requirements of legislation. Outcome 3 Demonstrate knowledge of the legal authority of security personnel and its application to the security context. Evidence requirements 3.1 Describe powers of arrest, detention, and search in terms of the requirements of

relevant legislation and with reference to one or more workplace examples.

Range relevant legislation – Crimes Decree 2009 Security Industry Act 2010

3.2 Describe circumstances where people can be excluded or removed from

premises in terms of the requirements of relevant legislation and with reference to one or more workplace examples.

Range relevant legislation – Liquor Act 2006, Property Law Act 1978,

Tobacco Control Regulations 2012. 3.3 Describe the circumstances in which force may be used and the constraints on

its use in terms of the requirements of relevant legislation and with reference to one or more workplace examples.

Range circumstances relate to – trespass, breach of peace, self-defence

and defence of another, arrest, defence of property, prevention of suicide.

3.4 State the interpretation of the terms child and young person as specified in the

Family Law Act 2003. 3.5 Describe the role of security personnel regarding the care and protection of

children and young persons in accordance with the principles of the Family Law Act 2003.

. Outcome 4 Demonstrate knowledge of trespass in a security context. Evidence requirements 4.1 Define terms related to trespass in relation to the Property Law Act 1978.

Range terms related to trespass include – occupier, enter, any place, neglects or refuses, warning.

4.2 Describe responses by security personnel to trespass in accordance with legal

and compliance requirements.

Range responses include – management of the trespasser, warning, prevention of entry, reporting, issuing of trespass notice, duration of notice.

Planned review date 30 June 2023

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions

Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment

Registration 1 27 June 2018

Review 1 30 June 2023

Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by FHEC, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Providers which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.

Title Demonstrate knowledge of protective security



• demonstrate knowledge of protective security; and

• describe the judicial system and procedure as it relates to the security industry.

This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment within programmes leading to the National Certificate in Security (Advanced) (Level 4) [REF: NCSC4].









Explanatory notes

1. This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment off-job.

2. Persons working or intending to work as a security officer or in related security employment may require a Security Guards Licence, or if an employee of a


Security Guard Licence holder, a Certificate of Approval to be the Responsible Employee of a Security Guard. These licences are issued by the Registrar of Private Investigators Security Guards.

3. References

Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; and other relevant Acts and regulations and their subsequent amendments and replacements.

4. Definitions

assignment instructions– orders and/or instructions issued to govern the performance of security tasks, duties, and responsibilities on a specific assignment.

body language – the bodily gestures, postures and facial expressions by which people communicated nonverbally.

organisation instructions– policies, procedures, and instructions issued by the employing company, enterprise, organisation.

security industry – persons, enterprises, organisations, and other entities that provide security and security-related products and services.

site instructions– operating guidelines and information given to security officers assigned to protect a specific site.

best practice– an approved current method or way of doing something that, in the circumstances, achieves the required outcome.

5. Range

For assessment purposes definitions, descriptions, and explanations are given in terms of elements to demonstrate understanding and application, not as verbatim statements reliant on memory.

All activities assessed under this unit standard are conducted within the law. Health and safety legislation apply to all security industry activities and assessments should reflect this requirement.

Relevant instructions may include but are not limited to assignment instructions, organisation instructions, site instructions.

All activities and responses are in accordance with relevant instructions and best practice.

Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Explain police responsibilities, requirements, and procedure related to the security industry.

Evidence requirements 1.1 The purpose of protective security and its associated principal terms are explained. Range: purpose statement includes – systematic application of measures and

resources; protection of people, property, business, operations, activities, information; terms include but are not limited to – prevent, protect, deter, delay, detect, deny, enforce, compliance, risk management, asset protection, and their derivatives.

1.1 Common security risks are explained in terms of nature, cause, and effect in

order to identify workplace risks and scope of work. 1.2 The contexts in which industries function are explained in terms of the principal

factors that shape and influence them. Range: industries include – commercial, corporate, and departmental sectors;

contextual factors include but are not limited to – public, private and commercial need; public and customer expectation; police roles and responsibilities; emergency services; custodial and court requirements; legal and regulatory; profit and cost- effectiveness.

1.3 Measures used by industries to enhance security and safety are described in terms of their main categories, application, and security staff responsibilities in relation to them.

Range: industries include – commercial, corporate, and departmental sectors; categories include but are not limited to – design and construction, regulations and standards, audit, training and education, security staff services, physical security measures, electronic and electrical security measures, securityofficers, trained animals.

Outcome 2

Describe security officers’ roles and responsibilities. Evidence requirements 2.1 General responsibilities of security officers are described in terms of purpose,

nature, and compliance requirements. Range: any four specified from – deterrence, observation, site patrols,

checks and inspections, system checks, access management, monitoring and surveillance of suspects, reports, radio communication, use and care of equipment, customer care, complaints and enquiries, alarm response, incident management, shift procedure, escort duties,health and safety, traffic management, open and close procedure, first-line emergency assistance, police support and co-operation.

2.2 Principal security industry sectors are described in terms of function, scope of

work, and critical relationships with other sectors. Range: any two specified from – security staff services, alarm

monitoring, electronic security systems, physical security systems, consultants, training providers,document security, computer systems security.

2.3 Principal occupational groups within the security industry are described in terms

of role or purpose, and principal responsibilities. Range: site security officer, mobile patrol and alarm response, and any

two specified from – venue security, secure transport, retail security, personal protection, control room operator, system monitor, systems installation and maintenance.

2.4 Specialised occupational groups within the security industry are described in

terms of role, principal responsibilities, and special conditions attached to them. Range: any two specified from – aviation,airport, courts, prisoner escort

and courtroom custodial services, hospital special units, prison services, parking meter.

2.5 Responsibilities in relation to specific assignments are described in terms of

principal risks, tasks, priorities, security status indicators, and special compliance issues and conditions associated with them.

Range: any two specified from – commercial or industrial premises,

airports, port facilities, residential dwellings, banks, public offices or facilities, construction sites,storage facilities or warehouses, shops or shopping malls, marinas.

2.6 Security staff responsibilities related to the concepts of duty of care and best

practice are explained with reference to examples relevant to the workplace. 2.7 Compliance responsibilities and priorities are explained with reference to

examples relevant to the workplace. Range: examples illustrate the application of – law, organisational

policy, practice and procedure, standing orders, site procedure, post orders or site instructions, otherwritten or oral instructions.







Title Demonstrate problem solving skills

Code Level 4 Credits 4


• apply a problem-solving model.

This unit standard has been developed for assessment within programmes where work and or study skills are an intergral component.

Classification Core Generic. Work and Study Skills








Explanatory notes

1. People should be assessed against this unit standard in a real-life context using naturally occurring evidence or in simulated conditions that demand performance equivalent to that required in the real-life context.


2. Where naturally occurring evidence is used for assessment against this unit standard, a verifier’s checklist is acceptable if accompanied by evidence that includes examples from the candidate’s performance.

Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Apply a problem-solving model. Evidence requirements 1.1 The problem is examined and explained.

Range problem parameters, stakeholders, possible causes, historical influences, relevant facts, other contributing factors;

evidence of four is required. 1.2 Possible solutions to the problem are identified using an appropriate model or

models. 1.3 Criteria for evaluating solutions are established to match the problem. 1.4 Solution is selected and justified against established criteria and the problem’s

requirements. 1.5 A plan to implement the solution is outlined in accordance with the problem’s

requirements.







Title Demonstrate ability to identify and minimise the security risks in an area of responsibility



• demonstrate knowledge of security risk and the security risk management process;

• identify security risks in a specified workplace;

• analyse and evaluate identified security risks in a specified workplace;

• identify and evaluate options to minimise identified risks in a specified workplace; and

• implement a process to minimise identified risks in a specified workplace.











Explanatory notes

1. Definition Threat – things or actions that present risks to people, assets or events, and which, if untreated, may result in harm, fear, disruption, loss, damage, compromise or destruction.

2. This unit standard must be assessed on the basis of evidence of demonstrated performance in the workplace in a security context. Assessment must also be based on policies and procedures specific to the organisation in which candidates are engaged.

3. Safety is the prime consideration for any action taken by a security officer.

The health and safety of the candidate, assessor, and others must be maintained when assessment is being undertaken against this unit standard.

Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Demonstrate knowledge of security risk and the security risk management process. Evidence requirements 1.1 Risk is explained in terms of the security industry and the relationships between

risk, threats and vulnerabilities. 1.2 Steps of the security risk management process are summarised and the cycle

explained in terms of its application in a security workplace. Outcome 2 Identify security risks in a specified workplace. Evidence requirements 2.1 Security threats are identified and described in terms of type, source, target,

intent, and capability.

Range a minimum of three threats is required. 2.2 Security vulnerabilities are described in relation to the identified security

threats. 2.3 Security risks are summarised in relation to the specified workplace.

Outcome 3 Analyse and evaluate identified security risks in a specified workplace. Range risks identified in outcome 2. Evidence requirements 3.1 Identified threats and vulnerabilities are analysed and ranked in relation to

potential consequence and likelihood. 3.2 Existing security measures are identified and evaluated for adequacy against the

identified threats and vulnerabilities. 3.3 Security risks are summarised in relation to security measures evaluated as

inadequate against the identified threats and vulnerabilities. Outcome 4 Identify and evaluate options to minimise identified risks in a specified workplace. Range risks evaluated in outcome 3. Options must be in accordance with the

candidate’s level of authority. Evidence requirements 4.1 Options are identified that minimise the likelihood of the risk. 4.2 Options are identified that minimise the consequence of the risk. 4.3 Options are evaluated against available resources and benefits. Outcome 5 Implement a process to minimise identified risks in a specified workplace. Range risks evaluated in outcome 3 and a process selected from options evaluated in

outcome 4. Evidence requirements 5.1 Risk minimisation process is implemented in accordance with organisational

policy and procedures. 5.2 Risk minimisation process implemented is viable in terms of available resources

and benefits.







Title Demonstrate ability to manage security incidents, breaches and person of interest



• describe and assess security incidents and breaches;

• respond to security incidents and breaches;

• identify, observe, and process suspects; and

• report and record security incidents and breaches.










Explanatory notes

1. Definitions


Best practice – an approved current method or way of doing something that, in the circumstances, achieves the required outcome. Instructions – may be assignment instructions, organisation instructions, equipment operating instructions, site instructions. Modus operandi – a criminal investigation term for way of operating. Security breach – any action, omission, or condition that diminishes or adversely affects security. Security incidents – events or occurrences of significance to security that require identification, response, treatment, or management by a security officer, especially those specified in relevant instructions.

2. All assessment activities undertaken for this unit standard must be within the law.

3. All evidence must be in accordance with relevant instructions and best practice and must be within the law.

4. The health and safety of the candidate, assessor and others must be maintained when assessment is being undertaken against this unit standard.

5. People should be assessed against this unit standard in a real-life context using

naturally occurring evidence or in simulated conditions that demand performance equivalent to that required in the real-life context.

Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Describe and assess security incidents and breaches. Evidence requirements 1.1 Incidents and breaches are described with reference to indicators, causes, types,

effects, and the security officer’s responsibility. 1.2 The response to each incident and breach is described Outcome 2

Respond to security incidents and breaches. Evidence requirements 2.1 Incidents and breaches are reported. 2.2 Advice, information, and assistance are sought as required. 2.3 Immediate action is taken to minimise and/or contain damage and to ensure

personal safety.

2.4 Follow up procedures are implemented as required. 2.5 Evidence, witnesses, crime scenes, and other indications of each incident or

breach are protected from interference to preserve their integrity and prevent compromise.

Outcome 3 Identify, observe, and process suspects. Evidence requirements 3.1 Suspects are identified.

Range: characteristics, modus operandi. 3.2 Continuous surveillance of suspects is maintained until it is evident that an

offence has, or is likely to be committed, or a prohibited activity has, or is likely to occur, or that no offence will be committed, or no prohibited activity will occur.

3.3 Immediate reports and requests for support, advice, or assistance are

appropriate for the circumstances. 3.4 Treatment of suspects is appropriate for the circumstances.

Range: treatment may include – take no action, call for assistance, defuse, withdrawal, calm, isolate suspects.

3.5 Searches are conducted in accordance with the law.

Range: suspects, property. 3.6 Evidence is identified, processed, and documented. 3.7 Suspects are treated humanely, observed at all times to prevent self-injury and

injury to others, and the destruction of evidence. Outcome 4 Report and record security incidents and breaches. Evidence requirements 4.1 Reports and records are completed in approved format and processed in

accordance with evidential requirements.

4.2 Information is complete, concise, logically organised, factual, unambiguous, and

clear to the target audience.







Title Demonstrate ability to implement a health and safety plan for a workplace



• identify workplace responsibilities arising out of health and safety legislation;

• apply a health and safety plan for a specified workplace;

• report an accident and an occurrence of serious harm in a specified workplace; and

• prepare to manage emergencies. This unit standard has been developed primarily for assessment within programmes leading to the National Certificate in Security (Advanced) (Level 4) [Ref: NCSC4].









Explanatory notes


1. References

Legislative requirements that may apply to this unit standard include – Health and Safety at Work Act 1996; Health and Safety at Work (Control of Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2006.

2. Definitions Workplace – a permanent or semi-permanent site where work is undertaken. It may also refer to a specific project undertaken in a workplace where the health and safety hazards may relate to the project rather than to the workplace. Organisational requirements – instructions to staff on policies and procedures which are documented in memo or manual format. These requirements include but are not limited to – site-specific requirements and any quality management requirements.

3. This unit standard must be assessed on the basis of evidence of demonstrated performance in the workplace, or in simulated situations that demand performance equivalent to that required in work.

4. In outcome 2 it is not intended that the candidate prepare the health and safety plan, but rather that they can confirm that the plan meets legislative requirements and can be applied in a specified workplace.

Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Identify workplace responsibilities arising out of health and safety legislation. Evidence requirements 1.1 Clauses in current legislation that address health and safety issues in

employment are identified in accordance with legislative requirements. 1.2 Employee’s responsibilities in respect of the employer are outlined in

accordance with legislative requirements. 1.3 Employer’s responsibilities in respect of the employee are outlined in

accordance with legislative requirements. 1.4 The roles and responsibilities outlined in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996

are described in terms of their application in the workplace.

Range evidence of at least three roles is required. 1.5 Actions required by employer and employee when a notice is issued by a safety

official are identified in accordance with legislative and organisational

requirements. Outcome 2 Apply a health and safety plan for a specified workplace. Evidence requirements 2.1 Health and safety responsibilities are determined and allocated for a specific

workplace in accordance with legislative requirements. 2.2 A health and safety plan for a specific workplace is checked to ensure it meets

legislative requirements. 2.3 Procedures are outlined for monitoring the application of the health and safety

plan in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements. Outcome 3 Report an accident and an occurrence of serious harm in a specified workplace. Evidence requirements 3.1 Documentation is completed for an accident in the workplace in accordance

with organisational requirements. 3.2 Documentation is completed for an occurrence of serious harm in the workplace

in accordance with organisational requirements. Outcome 4 Prepare to manage emergencies in a specified workplace. Evidence requirements 4.1 Possible emergencies are identified within a specified workplace.

Range two specific emergency situations, which may include but are not limited to – injury, fire, earthquake.

4.2 Emergency procedures are described that deal with the specific situations and

meet legislative and organisational requirements. 4.3 A specified workplace emergency is analysed and recommendations are made

which minimise the likely effects of and/or the likely recurrence of the emergency situation.







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