Assessor Resource

PSPSEC010
Provide government security briefings

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to organise and conduct security briefings which may be delivered face to face, via telecommunication means or briefing papers.

This unit applies to those working in the security sector with some responsibility for determining the need for, and the provision of security briefings.

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 will be working as part of a team or independently where support is available for more complex situations. They will 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. Organise security briefing

1.1 Determine the need for a security briefing and select relevant methodology.

1.2 Determine briefing purpose, level, structure and content.

1.3 Prepare a plan for the briefing including participants to be involved and materials required.

2. Conduct security briefing

2.1 Outline the purpose and structure of the briefing to participants according to the briefing plan.

2.2 Encourage active oral or written participation.

2.3 Convey organisational and legislated government security requirements using language and examples adapted to levels of understanding and diverse needs.

2.4 Check understanding of security requirements and the consequences of non-compliance and provide further information as required.

2.5 Conduct briefing.

2.6 Record outcomes and complete a report of the briefing where required.

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 government security management

preparing briefing plans

communicating oneonone and in a group with a diverse range of participants

providing feedback and encouraging contributions/active participation from participants

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.

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to government security management

organisational guidelines and procedures for briefings and debriefings

requirements of incidentrelated briefings/debriefings

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 providing security briefings.

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. Organise security briefing

1.1 Determine the need for a security briefing and select relevant methodology.

1.2 Determine briefing purpose, level, structure and content.

1.3 Prepare a plan for the briefing including participants to be involved and materials required.

2. Conduct security briefing

2.1 Outline the purpose and structure of the briefing to participants according to the briefing plan.

2.2 Encourage active oral or written participation.

2.3 Convey organisational and legislated government security requirements using language and examples adapted to levels of understanding and diverse needs.

2.4 Check understanding of security requirements and the consequences of non-compliance and provide further information as required.

2.5 Conduct briefing.

2.6 Record outcomes and complete a report of the briefing where required.

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 government security management

preparing briefing plans

communicating oneonone and in a group with a diverse range of participants

providing feedback and encouraging contributions/active participation from participants

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.

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to government security management

organisational guidelines and procedures for briefings and debriefings

requirements of incidentrelated briefings/debriefings

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 providing security briefings.

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
Determine the need for a security briefing and select relevant methodology. 
Determine briefing purpose, level, structure and content. 
Prepare a plan for the briefing including participants to be involved and materials required. 
Outline the purpose and structure of the briefing to participants according to the briefing plan. 
Encourage active oral or written participation. 
Convey organisational and legislated government security requirements using language and examples adapted to levels of understanding and diverse needs. 
Check understanding of security requirements and the consequences of non-compliance and provide further information as required. 
Conduct briefing. 
Record outcomes and complete a report of the briefing where required. 
Determine the need for a security briefing and select relevant methodology. 
Determine briefing purpose, level, structure and content. 
Prepare a plan for the briefing including participants to be involved and materials required. 
Outline the purpose and structure of the briefing to participants according to the briefing plan. 
Encourage active oral or written participation. 
Convey organisational and legislated government security requirements using language and examples adapted to levels of understanding and diverse needs. 
Check understanding of security requirements and the consequences of non-compliance and provide further information as required. 
Conduct briefing. 
Record outcomes and complete a report of the briefing where required. 

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