Contribute to the security of people, tickets and venues

URN: CCSTIC07
Business Sectors (Suites): Ticketing
Developed by: SDS
Approved on: 2013

Overview

This standard is about the security of cash, vouchers and tickets as well as the security of the venue. You will be required to take actions which prevent theft as well as being able to react to specific security related incidents such as bomb threats. 

This standard is aimed at those who work in a ticketing environment and serve customers either in person, over the phone (including text phone services) or by email. 

You will be required to be proactive in the workplace. 


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

​You must be able to: 

P1 follow organisational procedures to relating business premises access 

P2 monitor the business premises according to the specified schedules and methods 

P3 clearly identify security problems, inappropriate or prohibited activities, and promptly take appropriate action 

P4 take the most appropriate action to avoid escalating situations 

P5 summon additional assistance when an incident cannot be safely handled with the immediately available resources 

P6 report incidents accurately and promptly in the appropriate recording systems 

P7 ensure that any cash, vouchers, tickets and ticket stock are stored correctly and that organisational security procedures are followed 

P8 deal with emergencies including bomb threats and fire in line with organisational procedures 

P9 locate any panic alarm buttons and have knowledge of when and how to use them 

P10 maintain the health and safety of people and the security of all items at all times 

P11 report problems which occur with software or hardware following organisational procedure


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

​You must be able to: 

K1 the organisational procedures for monitoring the security of cash, vouchers, tickets and ticket stock 

K2 what activities may be classed as inappropriate or prohibited activities, and what action you should take when such activities occur 

K3 who to summon when additional assistance is required 
K4 the types of incidents that should be reported and recorded in line with organisational procedures 

K5 how to monitor and control access to the premises in line with organisational schedules and procedures 

K6 how and where cash, vouchers, tickets and ticket stock should be stored 

K7 the organisation security procedures for dealing with cash, vouchers, tickets and ticket stock 

K8 organisational procedures for dealing with emergencies including bomb threats and fire 

K9 codes and call signs appropriate to the organisation 

K10 what action should be taken when problems are encountered with security 

K11 organisational guidelines or policies in relation to personal social media use


Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

2017

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Creative & Cultural Skills

Original URN

CCSTIC07

Relevant Occupations

Admissions, Booking Office, Box Office, Ticketing Occupations, Visitor Services

SOC Code


Keywords

Ticketing; Customer; Communicate; Box Office; Admissions; Visitor; Security; Tickets; Cash; Vouchers;