List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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. Establish security risk context | 1.1 Identify the scope and strategic and organisational contexts of the risk assessment. 1.2 Identify and comply with legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines related to security risk management. 1.3 Identify stakeholders and their expectations and obtain their input. 1.4 Identify security risk criteria. 1.5 Develop and obtain endorsement for a risk assessment plan according to organisational priorities. |
2. Gather and analyse information | 2.1 Identify sources and gather information. 2.2 Review relevant internal and historical information. 2.3 Aggregate and contextualise new information from internal and external sources. 2.4 Identify and address information gaps. |
3. Identify security risks | 3.1 Determine sources of threat to the organisation’s resources and functions. 3.2 Conduct threat assessment against organisational policies, procedures and guidelines and determine risk exposure. 3.3 Use risk assessment techniques which suit the type and level of risk. 3.4 Determine and document risk potential. |
4. Analyse security risks | 4.1 Analyse potential consequences of risks or threats in light of potential damage to agency, including critical lead time for recovery. 4.2 Assess intent, capability and opportunity for each risk or threat to occur, using all available information. 4.3 Analyse current security countermeasures and treatment options to determine areas of vulnerability. 4.4 Determine and document risk ratings in agreed format. |
5. Assess and prioritise security risks | 5.1 Consult stakeholders regarding acceptable and unacceptable risk levels. 5.2 Document acceptable and unacceptable levels of risk. 5.3 Compare identified risks with security risk criteria to determine whether they are acceptable or unacceptable. 5.4 Prioritise and document identified risks in accordance with security criteria. 5.5 Document determined residual risks. |
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 security risk management
undertaking risk assessment
reading and analysing the complex information in standards and security plans
researching and analysing the operational environment and drawing accurate conclusions
applying critical analysis, evaluation and deductive reasoning
using problem solving and creative thinking in decision making
communicating with diverse stakeholders: interviewing, listening, questioning, paraphrasing, clarifying, summarising
writing reports requiring formal language and structure
using computer technology and modelling to gather and analyse information and prepare reports
representing numerical, graphical and statistical information in diverse formats
Operational knowledge of:
public service Acts
Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code 1985
Freedom of Information Act 1982
Privacy Act 1988
fraud control policy
protective security policy
Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)
Protective Security Policy Framework
Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements
Complex knowledge of:
risk assessment techniques/processes
information handling
qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques
incident reports and statistics
asset holdings and recording mechanisms
international treaties and protocols
cross-jurisdictional protocols
organisation’s strategic objectives
national strategic objectives
requirements of user groups
Assessment of this unit requires evidence gathered over time in a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the diverse conditions likely to be encountered when assessing security risks
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.