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Contribute to the security of property

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, and take action to minimise or mitigate such risks
  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 keys and access codes for properties are secured in appropriate locations
  6. take appropriate and effective emergency action when required
  7. pass on any suggestions for improving security to the responsible persons

Knowledge and Understanding

You must know and understand:

  • the risks to offices, personal property, and properties for sale; action to take to minimise or mitigate risks
  • relevant legislation and national guidelines relating to the security of property
  • the organisation’s procedures relating to the security of property
  • which procedures and guidelines apply in different circumstances
  • what type of equipment could be used
  • how should it be operated (g) the systems for securing and logging keys and access codes
  • what types of emergency could occur
  • what the emergency procedures are
  • what types of suggestions for improving to the security could be made and who should be given them

Scope

A. people:
A. risks to property:

(i) theft

(ii) damage

(iii) vandalism

(iv) arson

(v) unwanted occupancy

B. locations:

(i) office

(ii) vacant property

(iii) occupied property