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Level 2

Demonstrate knowledge of security tradecraft
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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17233 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe standard practice and procedure related to security workplace duties and responsibilities; operate standard security systems and equipment; and complete standard security reports and records.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge required for employment in the security industry
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

20596 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who intend to work in the security industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe aspects of law and compliance relevant to security and related best practice; . describe anger and stress relevant to security, and best practice response; . describe the effects of the misuse of alcohol and other drugs, and related best practice responses; . describe health and safety requirements relevant to security staff; . describe interpersonal communication techniques relevant to security; . describe crowd and traffic control measures and techniques relevant to security; . complete a pre-formatted minor security incident report.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate introductory knowledge of the security industry
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

21105 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard is for entry-level training of security officers, and covers introductory knowledge of their industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe basic concepts of security; . demonstrate knowledge of the major services provided by security organisations, and their users; and . describe major employment roles in the security industry.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of law relevant to security personnel
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

21106 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard covers knowledge of legislation relevant to security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: . the components of New Zealand law that are relevant to security personnel; . the licensing requirements for security personnel; . the legal authority of security personnel and its application to the security context; and . trespass in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate communication skills as a security officer
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 27357 and unit standard 27362.

21107 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard covers basic communications skills required by a security officer. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate literacy skills for the security workplace; . write standard security reports and records; . interact with people in a security context; . communicate with people with impaired communication abilities and in difficult situations; . conduct a front-line interview; and . operate and care for a radio-telephone.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of personal and professional requirements of security personnel
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

21108 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard covers the personal and professional requirements of security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: . personal requirements of security personnel; and . professional requirements of security personnel.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of response to emergencies as security personnel
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27359 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard covers knowledge of initial response required of security personnel in emergencies. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: . emergency types, equipment and roles relevant to the security context; . requirements for security personnel to prepare for emergencies; and . the initial response required of security personnel in the event of an emergency.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of operational communication skills in a security context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 27357 replaced unit standard 21107.

27362 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard covers basic operational communication skills required by security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . write standard security reports and records; and . demonstrate and apply knowledge of the operation of electronic communications equipment in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the security industry in the pre-employment context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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Version 4 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40146.

27364 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who intend to work in the security industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the licensing requirements for security personnel; the duties and roles of security personnel in different security contexts; the legal authority and limitations of security personnel under legislation and the appropriate application of this authority; the health and safety requirements relevant to security personnel; the first line response to emergencies and security incidents by security personnel; and the interpersonal communication techniques relevant to a security context. They are also able to demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for receiving and reporting information in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of operational requirements of security personnel
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27367 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard covers knowledge of the operational requirements of security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: . security operational concepts; . operational requirements in preparation for duty; and . operational requirements while on duty.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Demonstrate knowledge of security communications
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

15277 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is designed for those who are, or seek to be, operators in a security communications control centre. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of communication process theory; . describe security communications operations; . describe the operation of security communications control centres; . explain security communications control centre health and safety issues and identify responsibilities; and . describe, and explain the reasons for, communications security measures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of security operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

15278 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is designed for those who work, or seek to work, in the security industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe the features and characteristics of the security industry; . describe security staff services operations; . describe electronic security systems; and . describe customer-service delivery in the security industry.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Operate a security communications control station
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

15279 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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This unit standard is designed for those who are, or seek to be, operators in a security communications control centre. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . update communication centre information; . assess the authenticity of client/customer requests; . respond to system activations and alarms received; . maintain communications security; . take over and hand over duties; . maintain control room health and safety standards; and . compile reports for management.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage telephone communications with individuals in security threat situations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

15280 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard is designed for those who are, or seek to be, operators in a security communications control centre. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . identify an individual in a security threat situation; . manage and control communication with the individual in a security threat situation; . record and report the security threat situation; and . analyse the quality of the communications management.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage personal safety in violent high-risk security situations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 6532 have been replaced by unit standard 21737 and unit standard 21738.

17823 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for security operators required to manage their personal safety in violent high-risk situations, including armed robbery or hostage situations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: recognise risks to personal safety in high-risk security situations; minimise the effect of threats to personal safety and the use of violence; describe emergency procedures related to high-risk security situations; report information on high-risk security situations; and describe personal recovery strategies and procedures following high-risk security situations.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate knowledge of the threat presented by terrorism
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

20595 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who work or intend to work in security. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe terrorism and its principal characteristics; . describe specific terrorist incidents; . identify security measures that may be used to reduce the risks presented by terrorism to a specific target.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of security staff interaction with the legal system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

21109 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard covers the interaction that security staff have with the legal system. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . explain police responsibilities, requirements, and procedure; and . describe the judicial system and procedure in relation to the security industry.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Operate electronic technology equipment in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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21110 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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The purpose of this unit standard is to provide the fundamental knowledge and skills required to operate security equipment and technology as a security officer. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe and operate communications technology equipment in a security context; describe and operate electronic security equipment in a security context; and describe the care and maintenance of security technology and equipment.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage violence and personal safety as a security officer
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard was replaced by unit standard 32082.

21737 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for security officers who are required to respond to the threat of violence or the use of violence against themselves and others during the course of their duties. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe the risk of violence; . assess risk to personal safety; . respond to violence and minimise the risk to personal safety in a non-violent manner; . manage activities immediately following violence; and . describe personal recovery strategies and procedures following violence.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Communicate with people in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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27357 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard covers the interpersonal communication skills and knowledge required by security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to: communicate with people in a security context; and produce standard written reports and records in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Describe factors and risks that could affect the health and safety of security personnel
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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27358 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard covers the management of personal risk in a security context. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: personal, organisational and environmental factors that could affect the health and safety of security personnel; and workplace risks from other people that could affect the health and safety of security personnel.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Describe conflict management in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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Version 5 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40145.

27360 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard covers knowledge of conflict management for security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to describe conflict management in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage conflict situations in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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Version 5 This unit standard was replaced by skill standard 40147.

27361 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard covers the management of conflict situations by security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to, in a security context: assess factors impacting on the conflict situation; demonstrate the application of an action plan to manage the conflict situation; manage the conflict situation; and implement post incident action.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of observation skills and threat identification in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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27363 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard covers knowledge of observation skills and threat identification required by security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and record description of an object, people, places, vehicles and an incident from observation; demonstrate knowledge of indicators of vulnerabilities in a security context; and identify and describe potential security threats and responses in security situations.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of customer service in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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27365 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard covers the customer service skills and knowledge required by security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the services and typical users of services provided by security personnel; describe effective relationship with clients in a security context; demonstrate knowledge of the delivery of customer service to clients in a security context; and demonstrate the procedures and requirements for communication, queries, and complaints between security personnel and the client''s customers.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of crowd control in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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27366 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard covers knowledge of crowd control in a security context. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the requirements and responsibilities of security personnel undertaking crowd control; screening for intoxication and possession of liquor in a crowd control environment; and management of risk by security personnel in a crowd control environment.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of entry and exit control in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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27368 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard covers the basic skills and knowledge required by security personnel in controlling access to and exit from premises. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of entry and exit control in a security context; describe searching procedures in a security context; and implement entry and exit control measures in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of liaison with other organisations in a security context
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27369 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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This unit standard covers the liaison skills and knowledge required by security personnel. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of the procedures for exchanging information with personnel from other organisations in a security context; and . liaise with personnel from other organisations in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of protective security requirements
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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31604 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who work or intend to work in security. People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the principal terms of the New Zealand Government protective security requirements; describe and demonstrate the application of security measures to protect people, property, businesses, and their activities; describe and demonstrate the application of compliance requirements on the privacy, confidentiality, and client sensitivity required in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Mitigate the threat of violence to self and others from aggressive behaviours in a security context
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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Version 2

32082 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for security officers who may be required to mitigate the threat of violence to self and others in the course of their duties. It covers the management of violence, including situation assessment and response options. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe the threat of violence to safety of self and others in a security context; . identify and assess threats to safety of self and others in a security context; . identify strategies to eliminate, minimise and respond to risks to personal safety and others, and apply strategies in a non-aggressive manner in a security context; . use defensive techniques to respond to violent behaviour in a non-aggressive manner in a security context; and . identify and describe immediate post-event activities following an incident involving aggressive behaviour in a security context.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Apply professional standards in a security context

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Version 1

40010 Skill Standard 6 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Apply relevant New Zealand legislation to work in a security context

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40011 Skill Standard 6 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Operate and maintain security equipment and technology, and conduct security surveillance

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40012 Skill Standard 4 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Respond to incidents, events, and emergency situations, and interact with emergency services in a security work context

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Version 1

40014 Skill Standard 12 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Explain conflict management in a security context

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40145 Skill Standard 4 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Describe foundation knowledge of the security industry

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40146 Skill Standard 4 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage and resolve conflict situations in a security context

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Version 1

40147 Skill Standard 4 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of protective security
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6519 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who work or intend to work in security. People credited with this unit standard are able to: -explain the purpose and function of protective security; and -describe security officers' roles and responsibilities.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of security related law
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 21109.

6520 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the nature and consequences of crime and other offences; explain the application of law to security; explain police responsibilities, requirements, and procedure related to security; and describe the judicial system and procedure as it relates to security.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Maintain site security
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6521 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for security officers required to maintain site security. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of security policies and procedures at a specific site; . prepare to maintain site security; . describe and operate site security systems and equipment; . maintain site security; . conduct site patrols; . control site access; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of risk management; . enhance customer and public relations as a site security officer; . describe and implement tasks, duties, and responsibilities related to health and safety as a site security officer; and . prepare and process reports and records as a site security officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Operate site secure systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

6522 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: . operate access control, internal surveillance, and other site security systems; and . monitor instrument process or site machinery emergency control systems.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Respond to incidents, events and emergency situations as a security officer
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is 31 December 2026.

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Version 7

6523 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who work or intend to work as security officers, and covers safety (as distinct from security) of premises and personnel. This often involves first-line responses to incidents, events and emergency situations. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of response to incidents, events and emergencies as a security officer; and describe and demonstrate the role of the security officer during emergency evacuations.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Maintain event security
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6525 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for security officers required to maintain safety and security at events. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of security policies and procedures at a specific event; . prepare to maintain event security; . participate in team activities; . maintain event security watch; . conduct event site patrols; . control event access; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of risk management; . enhance customer and public relations as an event security officer; . describe and implement tasks, duties, and responsibilities related to health and safety as an event security officer; and . prepare and process reports and records as an event security officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Maintain retail security
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6526 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for security officers required to maintain safety and security, and prevent loss, at retail outlets. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of security policies and procedures at a specific retail site; . prepare to maintain retail site security; . describe and operate retail site security systems and equipment; . maintain retail site security watch; . conduct retail site patrols; . control retail site access; . identify suspects as a retail security officer; . process suspects and evidence as a retail security officer; . protect cash transfers at a retail site; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of risk management; . enhance customer and public relations as a retail security officer; . describe and implement tasks, duties, and responsibilities related to health and safety as a retail security officer; and . prepare and process reports and records as a retail security officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Serve legal documents, as a security operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6529 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for security operators who serve legal documents in the course of their employment. People credited with this unit standard are, as security operators, able to: . plan and prepare to serve legal documents; and . serve legal documents.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Control electronic safety and security systems in a site control room
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6531 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard is for security operators required to control electronic safety and security systems in a site control room. People credited with this unit standard are, in a site control room, able to: . prepare to operate electronic site safety and security systems; . operate electronic site safety and security systems; . manage electronic safety and security system activations; . monitor surveillance system information displays; . manage information requests, enquiries, and complaints; and . maintain health and safety standards.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage violence as a security operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 17823 have been replaced by unit standard 21737 and unit standard 21738.

6532 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is for security operators required to respond to the threat or use of physical violence against themselves and others at their place of work. People credited with this unit standard are able, as a security operator, at their place of work, to: minimise the risk of violence to themselves and others; respond to the threat or use of violence to themselves and others; and manage activities following the use of violence against themselves and others.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Solve security problems in a specified workplace
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

8616 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for security operators, and others with similar job responsibilities, who face a range of operational problems in the workplace, often involving persons under stress and with unlawful intent, that cannot be solved by the simple application of procedure or by reference to others but use an assessment process and judgement, often quickly and sometimes under adverse conditions, to determine optimum solutions, and then implement them. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . identify and evaluate factors relevant to security problems; . determine and select options; and . implement optimum solutions to achieve required outcomes.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage security incidents and breaches as a security operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 6527 have been replaced by unit standard 21739.

8618 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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This unit standard is for security operators required to manage security incidents and breaches. People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and assess security incidents and breaches; respond to security incidents and breaches; and report security incidents and breaches.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Level 4

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of lawful use of force in a security context

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Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 21737 replaced unit standard 6532 and unit standard 17823.

21738 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for security officers who may have to use force in the course of their duties. It covers the law and physical aspects related to the use of force. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . explain the legal powers of a security officer in relation to the use of force and explain their application in a security context; . demonstrate communication techniques used to ensure compliance and diffuse critical situations; and . demonstrate and apply knowledge of defensive techniques for security officers in critical situations.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage security incidents, breaches, and suspects as a security officer

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Version 2

21739 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for senior security officers and team leaders who are required to manage security incidents and breaches and process suspects and evidence. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . describe security incidents and breaches; . respond to security incidents and breaches; . identify, observe, and process suspects; and . report and record security incidents and breaches.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Control and restrain others in specified situations in a security context

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Version 2

22429 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is intended for security staff and other persons who, in specified situations, are authorised to control and restrain others. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of control and restraint in a specified security situation; . explain risks associated with control and restraint and strategies to minimise them in a specified security situation; . demonstrate use of control and restraint procedures and techniques in a specified security situation; and . complete post-control and restraint incident procedure for a specified security situation.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 3 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Operate as a noise control officer
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

22430 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for security staff who operate as authorised noise control officers. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of noise control operations; . prepare to conduct noise control operations; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe and secure vehicle operation; . implement noise control procedures; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of risk management; . describe and implement tasks, duties, and responsibilities related to health and safety as a noise control officer; and . prepare and process reports and records as a noise control officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Maintain court security
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

22431 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for court security officers employed by the Ministry of Justice to maintain security in courts. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of court security; . prepare for duty as a court security officer; . operate court security systems and equipment; . complete court security tasks and duties; . search persons and property in a courts context; . control access to, and movement within courts; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of risk management; . enhance relations in a courts context; . describe and implement tasks, duties, and responsibilities related to health and safety as a court security officer; and . prepare and process reports and records as a court security officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Provide vehicle-based community security services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

25467 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for community security officers who provide vehicle-based community security services. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of community security service operational concepts, policies, and procedures; . prepare to conduct community security service vehicle patrols; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of community security service vehicle and equipment care and operation; . conduct community security service tasks; . describe and implement procedures for compliance and enforcement as a community security service officer; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of security risk management relevant to community security service operations; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of customer and public relations during community security service operations; . describe and implement health and safety tasks, duties, and responsibilities as a community security service officer; and . report operational information as a community security service officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Provide community security services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

25468 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for community security officers who operate in close liaison with other groups in a community security service environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of community security service operational concepts, policies, and procedures; . prepare to conduct community security services; . liaise with personnel from other groups in a community security service environment; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of community security service equipment care and operation; . conduct community security service tasks; . manage situations involving conflict in a community security service environment; . apply problem solving techniques in a community security service environment; . describe and implement procedures for compliance and enforcement as a community security service officer; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of security risk management relevant to community security service operations; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of customer and public relations during community security service operations; . describe and implement health and safety tasks, duties, and responsibilities as a community security service officer; and . report operational information as a community security service officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Conduct mobile security patrols
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6524 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for security officers who perform mobile patrol duties. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of mobile patrol policies and procedures; . prepare to conduct mobile security patrols; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe and secure vehicle operation; . conduct vehicle-mounted mobile patrol tasks; . conduct mobile patrol site tasks; . describe and operate security systems and equipment; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of risk management; . enhance customer and public relations as a mobile patrol security officer; . describe and implement tasks, duties, and responsibilities related to health and safety as a mobile patrol security officer; and . prepare and process reports and records as a mobile patrol security officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage suspects, as a security operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5 This unit standard and unit standard 8618 have been replaced by unit standard 21739.

6527 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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This unit standard is for security operators required to manage people suspected of or engaged in any unlawful or prohibited activity, or activity or behaviour that threatens security, the lawful activities of others, or personal safety. People credited with this unit standard are able to process suspects as a security operator, and preserve physical evidence of crime.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Transfer secure consignments
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6528 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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This unit standard is for security officers required to transfer cash and other valuable consignments in special purpose vehicles. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures related to the transfer of secure consignments; . prepare to transfer secure consignments; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe and secure vehicle operation; . operate security vehicle and related systems and equipment; . collect and deliver secure consignments; . maintain security during secure transfers; . demonstrate and apply knowledge of risk management; . enhance customer and public relations as a security officer; . describe and implement tasks, duties, and responsibilities related to health and safety as a security officer; and . prepare and process reports and records as a security officer.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Protect persons at risk, as a security operator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

6530 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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This unit standard is for security operators required to protect persons at risk, either as a member of a personal protection team, or as an individual directed task. People credited with this unit standard are able to: . prepare to provide personal protection to persons at risk; . maintain security watch when protecting persons at risk at a site or location; . maintain personal protection of persons at risk when driving; . maintain personal protection of persons at risk when on foot; . establish site safety and security risks when protecting persons at risk; . operate site security systems and equipment when protecting persons at risk; and . manage interactions with others when protecting persons at risk.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Data as at 07 October 2024