Part 1 - Cash Transportation: Industry Induction

Aim:To introduce the new cash and valuables in transit operatives to the industry and their roles and responsibilities.

Objectives:By the end of this unit trainees will be able to:

  • Identify the range of cash and valuables in transit services
  • State the organisation of a cash and valuables in transit branch
  • Identify conditions of employment, rules, procedures and benefits, to include an awareness of the Race Relations Act, the Sex Discrimination Act, the Disability Discrimination Act and the Employment Equality Act (discrimination due to Sexual Orientation, Religion and Belief or Age)
  • State the methods by which a cash and valuables in transit company communicates with staff
  • State cash and valuables in transit procedures for security at work
  • State the responsibility of employer and employee in maintaining health and safety at work
  • Identify relevant aspects of fire safety
  • State a procedure for safe manual handling
  • Recognise factors relating to cash and valuables in transit policy on customer care
  • Identify relevant aspects of quality assurance

Part 2 - Cash Transportation: Professional Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative

Aim:To prepare the new cash and valuables in transit operatives to perform their duties effectively and professionally.

Objectives:By the end of this unit trainees will be able to:

  • Understand the cash and valuables in transit industry and the services offered to customers
  • Understand UK and relevant EU transport legislation that affects cash and valuables in transit operations
  • Plan and prepare for a trip
  • Load and unload the vehicle
  • Operate cash and valuables in transit vehicles
  • Comply with operational security
  • Produce all relevant documentation
  • Use self-seal containers, seals and labels
  • Carry out collections and deliveries
  • Use pavement and vehicle security protection devices
  • Deal with emergencies and incidents
  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Identify and minimise health and safety risks in your workplace
  • Give customers a positive impression