CPPSEC2104 — Apply risk assessment to select and carry out response to security risk situations

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What an assessment for CPPSEC2104 must cover

51 assessable components: 5 elements (13 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 28 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 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 Confirm work procedures and legal requirements for responding to security risk situations.

1.1Read standard operating procedures including WHS to clarify own responsibilities and authority to respond to security risk situations.
1.2Read workplace policies and procedures and apply to work tasks to comply with legal rights and responsibilities when responding to security risk situations.

2 Monitor environment and identify security risks.

2.1Monitor environmental factors to maintain situational awareness in accordance with workplace requirements.
2.2Identify potential security risk situations.

3 Assess risks and select security responses.

3.1Assess degree of risk to self, others, property and premises.
3.2Select security response proportionate to level of risk and own authority, and seek advice or assistance as required from relevant persons.

4 Respond to security risk situations and record details.

4.1Carry out security responses to ensure the safety and security of self, others, property and premises is maximised within the scope of own responsibility, competency and authority.
4.2Use security equipment to communicate clear and accurate information to relevant persons and assist security responses according to standard operating procedures.
4.3Secure and preserve incident scenes and maintain security following response procedures.
4.4Record incident details in notebook using clear, concise and factual information.

5 Assist in review of security responses.

5.1Participate in review of security responses and provide observations in a clear, concise and constructive manner.
5.2Identify effects of stress related to own well-being and use appropriate stress management techniques.
5.3Identify areas, in discussion with relevant persons, for improving future response procedures and for reducing the effects of stress.

Performance evidence

one risk situation involving a suspicious package in a public area
one risk situation involving a person behaving in an aggressive and threatening manner

Knowledge evidence

standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when selecting and carrying out responses to security risk situations: apprehension, arrest and restraint of persons
standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when selecting and carrying out responses to security risk situations: counter terrorism
standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when selecting and carrying out responses to security risk situations: duty of care
standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when selecting and carrying out responses to security risk situations: licensing requirements and limits of own authority
standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when selecting and carrying out responses to security risk situations: use of force
standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when selecting and carrying out responses to security risk situations: use of self-defence techniques
standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when selecting and carrying out responses to security risk situations: workplace health and safety (WHS)
approved communication terminology, call signs and radio channels used in the security industry
approved security response options
basic understanding of the force model
current national terrorism threat level and context
methods and reasons for securing and preserving an incident or crime scene
methods for preserving, maintaining, storing and transporting evidence and exhibits that may be used in court
potential adverse health effects arising from the use of force or physical restraint including positional asphyxia
procedures for communicating and collaborating with emergency services personnel
process of dynamic risk assessment and how it is applied
purpose of Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism and understanding of: definition of crowded places
purpose of Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism and understanding of: key security issues for crowded places
purpose of Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism and understanding of: objectives, characteristics and identification of active armed offenders
purpose of Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism and understanding of: definition of hostile vehicles and methods of attack
purpose of Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism and understanding of: signs of chemical weapons attack and recommended response
purpose of Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism and understanding of: general features of improvised explosive devices and recommended incident response
signs and indicators of stress
signs of possible harassment or assault
techniques for recognising and controlling own stress
types of behavioural anomalies and suspect behaviours that can indicate criminal activity, hostile reconnaissance or the potential for terrorist activity
types of behaviours and non-verbal language that can escalate conflict
types of security risks that may be present in the work environment

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 WHS requirements
speaking and listening skills: to ask questions and listen to answers to gain information or confirm understanding when communicating details of risk situations and communicating with emergency services
numeracy skills: to estimate time required to carry out security response procedures
problem solving skills: to match security responses to degrees of risk
self-management skills: to plan tasks to meet response requirements
teamwork skills: to adjust personal communication styles in response to the opinions, values and needs of others

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What does an assessment tool for CPPSEC2104 need to cover?

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