TERRORISM

Transcript LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: Later this week, Australia’s current spy chief, ASIO director-general David Irvine, will step down after five years in the job. He joined me from Canberra for his final interview. […]

THREAT ENVIRONMENT

At present, the potential for a terrorist attack in Australia is feasible and could well occur. The National Terrorism Public Alert System provides four levels of assessed risk of terrorism in Australia.  The Alert System guides national preparation and planning, as well as dictating levels of precaution and vigilance to minimise the risk of a terrorist [...]

DIAMOND PROTECTION LAUNCHES EDUCATION PORTAL VIA CORPORATE YOUTUBE TRAINING CHANNEL

Diamond today launched its official YouTube video channel, a new and simple way for clients and students to learn new techniques, brush up on skills and discover new training solutions.  Founded in February 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, [...]

WHAT ARE INERTIA REEL OR SELF RETRACTING LIFE LINES

Self-retracting lifelines (inertia reel blocks) are the ideal fall protection solution for construction, industrial, utility, mining and confine space applications. Self-retracting lifelines are fast acting fall arresters that will limit the free fall distance, deceleration distance and fall arrest forces whilst allowing the user freedom of movement. Self-retracting lifelines should always be used above the [...]

DIAMOND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO GDF SUEZ HAZELWOOD DURING THE RECENT MORWELL MINE FIRE

The entire Morwell mine fire was declared ‘safe’ last Tuesday following 45 days of intensive firefighting, bringing to an end one of the most challenging incidents we have experienced in GDF SUEZ Hazelwood’s 50 years of operation. For the many men and women involved in this incident, for the Morwell and surrounding communities, the announcement [...]

WHAT COMPETENCIES/ CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR VICTORIAN LICENSING ACTIVITIES

The following summary provides an overview of the competencies required: CERTIFICATE II - UNARMED GUARD CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry CPPSEC2003B Work effectively in the security industry CPPSEC2004B Respond to security risk situation CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team CPPSEC2006B Provide security [...]

DIAMOND LAUNCHES UNDERTAKE ROAD CRASH RESCUE COURSE

Diamond is excited to announce the release of Undertake Road Crash Rescue Course (PUASAR024A) through their partnerships with Holmesglen Institute (Victoria) and North Coast Institute (TAFE NSW). This unit covers the competency required to gain access to and extricate entrapped casualty/s from vehicles on the road such as cars, motorcycles, buses, trucks and semi-trailers while [...]

HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR VICTORIAN SECURITY/CROWD CONTROL LICENCE (& FINGERPRINTING)

The private security industry encompasses a broad range of activities including security guarding, crowd controllers, investigators, bodyguards, private security trainers, security advisors and equipment installers. The Private Security Act 2004 was enacted to preserve the safety and peace of all Victorians with regards to private security. Any person undertaking private security activities in the State [...]