CPPSEC2101Apply effective communication skills to maintain security

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What an assessment for CPPSEC2101 must cover

35 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Gather, convey and receive information for security work.

  • 1.1Locate, read and apply standard operating procedures, workplace policies and other written information required to complete work instructions to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities.
  • 1.2Use listening and observation skills to receive and interpret spoken and non-verbal information.
  • 1.3Use oral and non-verbal communication to develop and maintain positive relationships, mutual trust and confidence.
  • 1.4Clarify understanding of received information with relevant persons using clear and concise language, questioning and summarising.

2 Request behaviour modification to maintain security.

  • 2.1Observe the work area and identify person demonstrating disruptive or inappropriate behaviour.
  • 2.2Exchange information with person using non-verbal and oral communication that takes account of social and cultural differences, and uses basic strategies to overcome language barriers.
  • 2.3Explain required behaviour and request modification in a manner that avoids an aggressive or hostile response.

3 Report security risks using telephone and radio systems.

  • 3.1Check radio or phone features and control functions to confirm sufficient battery and signal levels and that system is fully operational.
  • 3.2Select radio channel appropriate for the location and type of communication.
  • 3.3Convey security risk information using appropriate language, protocols and codes and following standard operating procedures.
  • 3.4Receive and answer incoming communications promptly using clear and concise language and following standard operating procedures.

4 Complete and store security records.

  • 4.1Write security incident details in notebook ensuring information is accurate, concise and easy to read.
  • 4.2Complete security incident form using clear and concise language and factual accuracy.
  • 4.3Use information technology to enter, save, retrieve and export security information in a manner that complies with organisational standards of style, format and accuracy.
  • 4.4Store information securely in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Performance evidence

  • To demonstrate competency in this unit, a person must apply effective communication skills to maintain security and request behaviour modification from two different people: - one person who is being verbally abusive - one person who is behaving in a physically aggressive manner. In doing this, the person must meet the performance criteria for this unit.

Knowledge evidence

  • standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when applying communication skills to maintain security: - anti-discrimination and diversity - use of force - workplace health and safety (WHS)
  • approved communication terminology, call signs and radio channels used in the security industry
  • basic communication process
  • common barriers to effective communication
  • how to read and use non-verbal communication to gain the confidence of others
  • requirements for recording incident information that is factual and may be used as evidence in court
  • strategies for overcoming language barriers
  • the phonetic alphabet and how it is used
  • types of non-verbal communication that can increase fear, aggression or hostility in others
  • ways that social and cultural differences may be expressed.

Foundation skills

  • language skills: to provide information or advice using structure and language to suit the audience
  • writing skills: to record and describe observations
  • reading skills: to understand and follow: standard operating procedures and policies that clarify legal rights and responsibilities and work tasks; signs and forms written in English
  • speaking and listening skills: to exchange information with others in the workplace, including using questioning to clarify and confirm understanding and communicating with emergency service
  • numeracy skills: to calculate time when recording incident details
  • problem solving skills: to find solutions to defuse conflict
  • self-management skills: to plan tasks to meet job requirements
  • teamwork skills: to adjust personal communication styles in response to the opinions, values and needs of others
  • technology skills: to use information technology to record and maintain security information

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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Questions about assessing CPPSEC2101

What does an assessment tool for CPPSEC2101 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPSEC2101 needs to address all 35 unit components: 4 elements with 15 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CPPSEC2101?

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