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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Interpret security policy and legislation
  2. Analyse security-related data
  3. Develop procedures
  4. Provide advice on government security matters

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

applying legislation regulations and policies relating to government security management

undertaking research and analysis

communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders

working with others and in teams

using computer technology

writing security procedures to suit intended audiences

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of government security management

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to government security management

organisational policy procedures and guidelines

legislation relating to government operations privacy occupational health and safety

Crimes Act and Criminal Code

the organisations security plan

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of government security management

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREGC Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

development of and advice on government security procedures in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to the development of and advice on government security procedures

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when developing and advising on government security procedures

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid 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 developing and advising on government security procedures including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

development of and advice on government security procedures in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses such as procedures documentation

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments


Range Statement

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Legislation may include:

Commonwealth and State/Territory Acts and regulations

Data may include:

security records

incident reports

security risk management plans

files

email

Internet/intranet

electronic records

video images

graphics

notes

diary entries

telephone messages

pager records

fax records

Procedures may be:

agency specific

area specific

relating to specific activities or practices

Changes may be caused by:

restructure

changes to legal risks

changes in strategic direction

changes to legislation and whole of government policies

major shift in business or corporate goals or plans

key projects

Advice may be:

formal

informal

briefing

awareness session

preventative

post incident

written

oral

Stakeholders may be:

supervisors

managers

other areas within the organisation

other organisations

government

third parties