Handover electronic security systems

URN: SFSSYS17
Business Sectors (Suites): Electronic Security Systems
Developed by: Skills for Security
Approved on: 31 Oct 2018

Overview

​This NOS sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding for you to hand over systems to customers.

This NOS covers the following activities:

  1. Handover electronic security systems

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

P1  confirm that the system is ready for handover to customers

P2  confirm that all relevant documents are complete and available before handover

P3  confirm handover arrangements with customers and third parties where necessary, that are mutually acceptable

P4  maintain the confidentiality of information, locations and systems in line with relevant codes of practice

P5  demonstrate and explain the features and operation of systems in a manner that helps users to become competent and confident in using the system

P6  encourage system users, positively and in a supporting manner, to demonstrate their ability to operate the system

P7  give instructions and training suitable to the abilities and authorities of intended users

P8  confirm that the customer is satisfied that the system complies with the specification

P9  confirm that all documentation has been completed in accordance with the specification and are available to the relevant persons

P10  confirm that the customer accepts handover for the system in accordance with your organisations policies and procedures

P11  maintain a positive and professional manner with customers at all times


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

K1  how to confirm that the system is ready for handover to customers

K2  how to confirm that all relevant documents are complete and available before handover

K3  how to confirm handover arrangements with customers and third parties where necessary, that are mutually acceptable

K4  how to maintain the confidentiality of information, locations and systems in line with relevant codes of practice

K5  how to demonstrate and explain the technical features and operation of systems in a manner that helps users to become competent and confident in using the system

K6  how to encourage system users, positively and in a supporting manner, to demonstrate their ability to operate the system

K7  how to give instructions and training suitable to the abilities and authorities of intended users including appropriate access credentials

K8  how to confirm that the customer is satisfied that the system complies with the specification

K9  how to confirm that all documentation has been completed in accordance with the specification and are available to the relevant persons

K10  how and why it is important to confirm that the customer accepts handover for the system in accordance with your organisations policies and procedures

K11  how and why it is important to maintain a positive and professional manner with customers at all times

K12  how to communicate and work with other people


Scope/range

Competency must be demonstrated in two of the seven areas including at least one of the core areas:

Core areas

  • Intruder
  • Fire Alarm
  • CCTV
  • Access Control

Other areas

  • Nurse Call
  • EAS Systems
  • Cloud Based System

Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary

In these National Occupational Standards;

Access credentials: codes, keys or other means that enable systems to be worked on, adjusted, edited, reprogrammed, reset.

Electronic security systems: a generic term that includes: intruder, fire, cctv, access, remote monitoring systems and other types of protective installations. It also encompasses the integration of existing and new systems.

specification: the specific detail containing design, installation, commissioning or maintenance requirements

systems: a set of components working together as an interconnecting network. For example (but not exhaustive) new installations; extensions; modifications


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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

31 Oct 2023

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Slills for Security

Original URN

SFS SYS 17

Relevant Occupations

Elementary Occupations, Elementary Security Occupations

SOC Code

5245

Keywords

electronic; security; systems; demonstrate; handover; prepare; instruct; operation; customers; instruction; specification; transmission