Learning Outcomes

RESPOND TO SECURITY RISK SITUATION

This competency standard covers the skills and knowledge required to carry out a response to a security risk situation.  It requires the ability to identify risks, determine the safest response and participate in a review and debriefing of response activities.  These work functions would be carried out under routine supervision and within organisational guidelines. 

On completion of this unit the subject will be able to:

1    Identify potential security risks

2    Respond to security risk

3    Assist in the review of the risk response

Element	Performance Criteria
1. Identify Security Risk Situation	1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to security risk operations are identified and                                                                    complied with.
	1.2 Potential security risk situation is identified and assessed for degree of risk to self, others property and premises.
	1.3 Environmental factors are monitored and changes in characteristics that may impact on security risk situation are identified.
	1.4 Occupational Health and Safety requirements are identified and appropriate risk control measures to ensure safety of self and others are                       implemented.
	1.5 Requirements for advice or assistance are identified and requested from relevant persons in accordance with organisational procedures.
2. Respond to Security Risk Situation	2.1 Appropriate response to identified security risk situation is determined and implemented in with organisational procedures.
	2.2 Response initiative maximises the safety and security of self, others, property and premises and is carried out within the scope of own responsibility, competence and authority.
	2.3 Equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and organisational procedures.
	2.4 Appropriate interpersonal techniques and communication channels are used in accordance with organisational procedures.
	2.5 Details of security risk situation are documented and maintained in accordance with organisational         procedures.
3. Assist in the review of the response to security risk situation	3.1 Participation in review and debrief processes are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures. Observations are accurate and provided in a clear, concise and constructive manner.
	3.3 Effects of stress and other issues related to own well-being are recognised and controlled using stress management techniques.
	3.4 Review and debrief findings identify areas for improving future response procedures and reducing effects of stress.
	3.5 Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained with due regard to confidentially in accordance with organisational procedures.

 

Control Persons Using Empty Hand Techniques

This unit of competency has wide application in the security industry in those roles providing guarding and personal protection activities. Competency requires legal and operational knowledge applicable to relevant sectors of the security industry. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines.

On completion of the unit the subject will be able to:

1. Identify need to use empty hand techniques.
2. Apply defensive techniques.
3. Isolate subject
4. Evaluate response.

 

Element	Performance Criteria
1. Identify need to use empty hand techniques	1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to own role, competence and authority are identified and complied with.
	1.2 Movements and actions of subject are continually observed to anticipate movement and aggressive actions.
	1.3 Stance and distance from subject maximises range of defensive options and tactical advantages in physical contact.
	1.4 Alternative response options are assessed for viability and withdrawal options are identified and incorporated into defensive options.
	1.5 Personal safety needs are identified and maintained.
2 Apply defensive techniques.	2.1 Empty hand techniques are applied in accordance with use of force guidelines.
	2.2 Grip on subject is secure, firm and applied using level of force proportionate to the context of the threat.
	2.3 Holds are applied quickly to appropriate areas of the body using recognised techniques.
	2.4 Strikes and blows from subject are anticipated and positioning is adopted, parried or blocked using recognised techniques.
	2.5 Contact with subject is limited to the minimum necessary to removing immediate threat and is discontinued at cessation of threat.
3 Isolate Subject	3.1 Weapons and potentially dangerous items are removed from subject and located a safe distance from incident area.
	3.2 Situations requiring assistance are identified and sought from relevant persons.
	3.4 Restraint of subject is conducted in compliance with established procedures.
	3.5 Subject is escorted from incident scene to a secure location in accordance with organisational procedures.
4 Evaluate response.	4.1 Effectiveness of response is reviewed and evaluated against circumstances of the incident.
	4.2 Incident observations are provided accurately and constructively.
	4.3 Review findings identify areas for improvement and recommendations for amendment of response procedures are provided for future practice.
	4.4 Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality in accordance with organisational procedures.
	4.5 Effects of stress and other issues related to own well-being are recognised and managed using appropriate stress management techniques.

 

 

 

 

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