Assessor Resource

PSPSEC008
Conduct personnel security assessments

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to collect, analyse and evaluate personal information, make recommendations on security assessment outcomes and record and report on personnel security assessments.

This unit applies to those working in the security sector required to make assessments.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently and as part of a team using support resources as required. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Collect, analyse and evaluate personal information

1.1 Collect information from the subject to be assessed in accordance with the purpose of the security assessment.

1.2 Obtain additional information where gaps, anomalies, deficiencies or discrepancies exist in the information provided.

1.3 Corroborate information and assess validity and reliability.

1.4 Conduct analysis in accordance with general suitability indicators and security standards.

1.5 Extract and interpret data and record outcomes.

1.6 Conduct assessment process with care and sensitivity to assist subjects to deal with its invasive nature.

2. Make recommendations on security assessment outcomes

2.1 Formulate recommendations that are consistent with the information obtained.

2.2 Convey recommendations.

2.3 Confirm with the requester of the security assessment and the subject, where appropriate, the right to seek a review if recommendations are negative.

2.4 Recommend improvements to procedures.

3. Record and report on personnel security assessments

3.1 Maintain complete and up to date records.

3.2 Prepare reports that are clear, fair and objective and use language suited to the purpose.

3.3 Address urgency and levels of risk in reports.

3.4 Adhere to procedures for storing and managing confidential and sensitive information.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to personnel security assessments

undertaking critical analysis, evaluation and deductive reasoning

applying problem solving and decision making

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public service Acts

Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code 1985

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Privacy Act 1988

fraud control policy

protective security policy

Protective Security Policy Framework

general suitability indicators

international treaties and protocols

formats for different types of reports

risk assessment

management of secure information

WHS and environment in the context of personnel security assessments

Assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when conducting personnel security assessments.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Collect, analyse and evaluate personal information

1.1 Collect information from the subject to be assessed in accordance with the purpose of the security assessment.

1.2 Obtain additional information where gaps, anomalies, deficiencies or discrepancies exist in the information provided.

1.3 Corroborate information and assess validity and reliability.

1.4 Conduct analysis in accordance with general suitability indicators and security standards.

1.5 Extract and interpret data and record outcomes.

1.6 Conduct assessment process with care and sensitivity to assist subjects to deal with its invasive nature.

2. Make recommendations on security assessment outcomes

2.1 Formulate recommendations that are consistent with the information obtained.

2.2 Convey recommendations.

2.3 Confirm with the requester of the security assessment and the subject, where appropriate, the right to seek a review if recommendations are negative.

2.4 Recommend improvements to procedures.

3. Record and report on personnel security assessments

3.1 Maintain complete and up to date records.

3.2 Prepare reports that are clear, fair and objective and use language suited to the purpose.

3.3 Address urgency and levels of risk in reports.

3.4 Adhere to procedures for storing and managing confidential and sensitive information.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to personnel security assessments

undertaking critical analysis, evaluation and deductive reasoning

applying problem solving and decision making

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

public service Acts

Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code 1985

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Privacy Act 1988

fraud control policy

protective security policy

Protective Security Policy Framework

general suitability indicators

international treaties and protocols

formats for different types of reports

risk assessment

management of secure information

WHS and environment in the context of personnel security assessments

Assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when conducting personnel security assessments.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Collect information from the subject to be assessed in accordance with the purpose of the security assessment. 
Obtain additional information where gaps, anomalies, deficiencies or discrepancies exist in the information provided. 
Corroborate information and assess validity and reliability. 
Conduct analysis in accordance with general suitability indicators and security standards. 
Extract and interpret data and record outcomes. 
Conduct assessment process with care and sensitivity to assist subjects to deal with its invasive nature. 
Formulate recommendations that are consistent with the information obtained. 
Convey recommendations. 
Confirm with the requester of the security assessment and the subject, where appropriate, the right to seek a review if recommendations are negative. 
Recommend improvements to procedures. 
Maintain complete and up to date records. 
Prepare reports that are clear, fair and objective and use language suited to the purpose. 
Address urgency and levels of risk in reports. 
Adhere to procedures for storing and managing confidential and sensitive information. 
Collect information from the subject to be assessed in accordance with the purpose of the security assessment. 
Obtain additional information where gaps, anomalies, deficiencies or discrepancies exist in the information provided. 
Corroborate information and assess validity and reliability. 
Conduct analysis in accordance with general suitability indicators and security standards. 
Extract and interpret data and record outcomes. 
Conduct assessment process with care and sensitivity to assist subjects to deal with its invasive nature. 
Formulate recommendations that are consistent with the information obtained. 
Convey recommendations. 
Confirm with the requester of the security assessment and the subject, where appropriate, the right to seek a review if recommendations are negative. 
Recommend improvements to procedures. 
Maintain complete and up to date records. 
Prepare reports that are clear, fair and objective and use language suited to the purpose. 
Address urgency and levels of risk in reports. 
Adhere to procedures for storing and managing confidential and sensitive information. 

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