This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to protect self and others using basic defensive techniques.

It includes:

• clarifying and applying workplace procedures and policies to understand and comply with legal rights and responsibilities
• identifying threats and assessing response and withdrawal options to prevent escalation and minimise use of force
• using interpersonal techniques to defuse conflict and give spoken warnings and applying basic defensive techniques to minimise the threat and restrain, secure or escort persons.

It applies to people working under general supervision as members of a security team.

This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.