Element 2.3 Contribute to the security of property

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

1. identify the risks to property that could occur in different locations
2. obtain information on national legislation, guidelines and organisation procedures for the security of property
3. apply correctly and consistently the relevant security procedures and guidelines for protecting property
4. ensure security equipment is functioning properly
5. ensure personal belongings, valuables, and monies are secured in appropriate locations
6. ensure keys and access codes for properties are secured in appropriate locations
7. take appropriate and effective emergency action when required
8. pass on any suggestions for improving security to the responsible persons


Knowledge and Understanding

You must know and understand:

(a) the risks to offices, personal property, and properties for sale
(b) current legislation and national guidelines relating to the security of property
(c) the organisation’s procedures relating to the security of property
(d) which procedures and guidelines apply in different circumstances
(e) what type of equipment could be used
(f) how should it be operated
(g) where to keep personal belongings, valuables, and monies
(h) the systems for securing and logging keys and access codes
(i) what types of emergency could occur
(j) what the emergency procedures are
(k) what types of suggestions for improving to the security could be made and who should be given them


Scope

This Element requires that you:

A. identify the following risks to property:
(i) theft
(ii) damage
(iii) vandalism
(iv) arson
(v) unwanted occupancy

B. identify risks to property in different locations:
(i) office
(ii) development site including new houses or converted buildings with some adjacent properties in a state of partial completion
(iii) vacant property
(iv) occupied property