Control the entry and exit of vehicles
URN: SFSSLP10
Business Sectors (Suites): Security and Loss Prevention
Developed by: Skills for Security
Approved on:
01 Nov 2014
Overview
This NOS is aimed at security and loss prevention service providers and sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding for you to control vehicle entry and exit.
This NOS covers the following activities:
1. Control entry and exit of vehicles
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Control entry and exit of vehicles
1. maintain the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others, while controlling entry and exit
2. communicate with all occupants of vehicles in a professional and courteous manner
3. confirm the identity of all occupants and the vehicle details and their reason for entry
4. control the issue of passes and permits to work (where applicable) and vehicle access in line with your organisation’s policies and procedures
5. promptly notify appropriate persons of the entry of vehicles
6. give clear directions to permitted parking areas, and other helpful information in line with your organisation’s policies and procedures
7. report and record any incidents involving vehicles promptly and accurately to the appropriate person
8. confirm drivers’ authority for the removal of items from premises, where this is required in line with your organisation’s policies and procedures
9. complete the required documentation, accurately, legibly and within required timescales
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Legal and organisational requirements
1. current relevant legislation (in particular Data Protection Act), regulations, codes of practice and guidelines relating to controlling entry and exit of vehicles
Control entry and exit of vehicles
2. the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3. pass systems for vehicles and all occupants of vehicles, for both entry and exit
4. relevant instructions and procedures for the movement of vehicles at the premises where you provide a security service
5. the layout and geography of the premises where you provide a security service
6. internal telephone numbers, or where to find these
7. limitation of your authority and responsibility relating to allowing entry and exit of vehicles
8. interpersonal skills and how to use them to promote a professional image to visitors
9. why access by vehicles should be controlled
Scope/range
Scope Performance
1. *times of entry: *
1.1 normal working hours
1.2 outside normal working hours
2. *incidents involving vehicles: *
2.1 accidents resulting in injury or damage
2.2 vehicles incorrectly parked
2.3 stolen vehicles
2.4 forced entry to vehicles
3. *documentation: *
3.1 vehicle log
3.2 visitor passes
3.3 statements and reports
3.4 vehicle registration recognition
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
31 Mar 2018
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Skills for Security
Original URN
SFSSLP10
Relevant Occupations
Elementary Occupations, Elementary Security Occupations
SOC Code
9231
Keywords
Security; loss; prevention