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 personnel security assessments

undertaking critical analysis evaluation and deductive reasoning

applying problem solving and decision making

corroborating information

organising information in a logical manner

writing reports and recommendations

using computer technology

managing files

responding to diversity including gender and disability

applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of personnel security assessments

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to government security management such as

occupational health and safety

public service Acts

Crimes Act and Criminal Code

Freedom of Information Act

Privacy Act

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

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of personnel security assessments

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 Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPSECA Undertake government security risk analysis

PSPSEC401A Undertake government security risk analysis

PSPSECA Implement security risk treatments

PSPSEC402A Implement security risk treatments

PSPSECA Develop and advise on government security procedures

PSPSEC403A Develop and advise on government security procedures

PSPSECA Handle security classified information

PSPSEC405A Handle security classified information

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

conduct of personnel security assessments 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 conduct of personnel security assessments

Commonwealth Protective Security Manual

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when conducting personnel security assessments

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 conducting personnel security assessments including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

conduct of personnel security assessments 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

demonstration

observation

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses such as reports

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

Information may include:

Security assessment may be for:

Corroboration of information may be with:

Assessment of information may relate to:

Legislation and security standards may include those referred to in:

Recommendations may relate to:

Completeness of records includes:

Reports may include: