This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to commission and decommission a range of security equipment and systems. Commissioning includes establishing equipment interconnections and parameters, installing software, setting configurations, loading hardware data and testing performance. Decommissioning includes isolating existing services and terminating energy sources. This work applies in extra low voltage environments as defined in Australian Standard AS/NZS 2201.1:2007 Intruder alarm systems – Client’s premises – Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance (AS/NZS 2201).

A person working at this level would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing tasks assigned to them without close supervision.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to advising on, supplying, installing, maintaining, monitoring, repairing and servicing security equipment in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.