CPPSEC3114 — Control security risk situations using firearms

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What an assessment for CPPSEC3114 must cover

53 assessable components: 4 elements (23 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 22 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Prepare for security response using a firearm.

1.1Review work instructions to ensure compliance with workplace policies and legal rights and responsibilities when using a firearm to respond to a security risk situation.
1.2Select and use protective and communication equipment to meet work instructions and WHS requirements.
1.3Select firearm and conduct pre-operational checks to confirm safe and continuing operation of firearm.
1.4Obtain ammunition appropriate to type of firearm according to manufacturers’ instructions.
1.5Load firearm with correct ammunition following manufacturers’ specifications.
1.6Carry firearm in a manner that ensures it is secure, protected and accessible for security response.

2 Identify need for security response and draw firearm.

2.1Identify security threat and assess need and opportunity to present firearm.
2.2Formulate response options that allow for changing risk circumstances.
2.3Identify personal safety needs and use communication equipment to request assistance from relevant persons.
2.4Negotiate with subject of threat to defuse conflict, and maintain communication that reflects sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences.
2.5Use interpersonal techniques to provide clear warnings and instructions that are legally justifiable.
2.6Draw firearm in a positive and controlled manner.

3 Evaluate threat and response options and discharge firearm.

3.1Use personal positioning, stance and grip to maintain control of firearm.
3.2Continually monitor threat to assess risk and evaluate response options.
3.3Select response option that accounts for safety needs of self and others that may be at risk from firearm discharge.
3.4Use fluid tactical positioning to access available cover and protection during incident.
3.5Discharge firearm to respond to life-threatening situation when it is the only reasonable option to remove threat within legal and strategic limits.
3.6Maintain consistent accuracy when discharging firearm and react promptly to terminate force when threat ceases.

4 Finalise armed response and complete documentation.

4.1Unload, inspect and store firearm, and report damage or faults.
4.2Review presentation and discharge of firearm against circumstances of incident.
4.3Identify improvements to procedures for future security response using firearms.
4.4Complete and securely maintain operational documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
4.5Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques.

Performance evidence

To demonstrate competency in this unit, a person must control three different security risk situations using a firearm. 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 controlling security risk situations using firearms:  anti-discrimination and diversity  apprehension, arrest and restraint of persons  carriage and use of firearms and weapons  counter terrorism  duty of care  licensing requirements and limits of own authority  use of force  workplace health and safety (WHS)
approved communication terminology, call signs and radio channels used in the security industry
approved course of fire and standard of accuracy
chain of command relevant to security operation
current national terrorism threat level and context
factors that may indicate escalation of conflict or risk and situations requiring specialist assistance
firearm retention techniques
fundamentals of shooting including grip, stance, trigger control, sight alignment and picture, breathing and follow through
legal consequences of pointing and discharging a firearm outside of an approved range
negotiation techniques and how they can be used to defuse and resolve conflict and prevent discharge of firearm
premises emergency and evacuation procedures
procedures for communicating and collaborating with emergency services
procedures for responding to multiple threats
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  key security issues for crowded places  objectives, characteristics and identification of active armed offenders  definition of hostile vehicles and methods of attack  signs of chemical weapons attack and recommended response  general features of improvised explosive devices and recommended incident response
techniques for safe handling, carriage, loading and unloading firearm
the phonetic alphabet and how it is used
types of behaviours and non-verbal language that can escalate conflict or incite aggressive or hostile responses from others
types of behavioural anomalies and suspect behaviours that can indicate criminal activity, hostile reconnaissance or the potential for terrorist activity
types of security risk situations that may be encountered during armed assignments and appropriate responses
understanding of the force model
ways that social and cultural differences may be expressed

Foundation skills

language skills: provide instructions and warnings using structure and language to suit the audience and engage minority groups use security industry approved communication terminology, codes and signals
writing skills: record and describe incident observations and actions complete routine reports and forms
reading skills: procedures and policies that clarify legal rights and responsibilities technical information contained in manufacturers’ instructions
speaking and listening skills: use questions to clarify and verify spoken information use a radio to give clear, sequenced information and request assistance
numeracy skills: estimate time required to carry out operational tasks
problem solving skills: formulate response options to match threat and risk situation evaluate and adjust security response measures to meet changing risk circumstances recognise security risk situations requiring specialist assistance
teamwork skills: adjust personal communication styles in response to the opinions, values and needs of others

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What does an assessment tool for CPPSEC3114 need to cover?

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