CPPSEC4017 — Design security system configurations and specifications

1 Research security system requirements.

• 1.1Access and interpret key requirements of legislation, regulations and workplace policies and procedures and apply to work instructions to ensure compliance.
• 1.2Review work instructions to confirm client and site requirements and work timeframes.
• 1.3Consult with relevant persons to determine security system performance requirements, budget and quality constraints.
• 1.4Review AS/NZS 2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems – Client’s premises – Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance (AS/NZS 2201) and National Construction Code (NCC) to understand and apply requirements for designing security system configurations and specifications.
• 1.5Assess client documentation to identify actual and potential security risks to client operations.
• 1.6Conduct research and formulate security system design options to meet client requirements and control identified security risks.

2 Validate security system design.

• 2.1Evaluate design options and select preferred security system configurations to meet site and client requirements.
• 2.2Prepare system architectural and service specifications that address performance, maintenance and fault tolerance parameters.
• 2.3Check and confirm compatibility of existing and proposed systems and equipment against plans and technical specifications.
• 2.4Specify equipment and materials that best meet design specifications and client requirements.
• 2.5Finalise security system design and check to ensure schematics and specifications provide sufficient detail to enable accurate costings to be calculated.

3 Finalise and report security system configurations and specifications.

• 3.1Use information technology to clearly and accurately document security system design within required timeframes, budget and quality constraints.
• 3.2Seek feedback on recommendations and make required adjustments to obtain client acceptance of proposed security system design.
• 3.3Complete and securely store documentation in a manner that facilitates future retrieval and maintains confidentiality.

What does an assessment tool for CPPSEC4017 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPSEC4017 needs to address all 34 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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