UNIT

CPPSEC2101Apply effective communication skills to maintain security

Release 1Current

Modification History

Release 1.

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry.

Unit of competency upgraded to reflect Standards for Training Packages 2012.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 7.0.

Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply oral, non-verbal and written communication skills to maintain security.

It includes:

gathering information from a range of sources including standard operating procedures and signs written in English to understand and comply with workplace policies and legal rights and responsibilities

using observation, listening, oral and non-verbal communication skills to interact with others and request behaviour modification in a manner that accounts for cultural differences, avoids aggression or hostility, and encourages conflict resolution

using telephone and radio systems to report security risks

using notebooks and information technology to record and store incident details.

It applies to people working under general supervision as members of a security team.

This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Security operations

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry.

Links

Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b

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