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

applying security classification systems

using analysis and problem solving

tailoring communication to the needs of a diverse range of people inside and outside the organisation who classify transmit or advise on security classified information

responding to diversity including gender and disability

undertaking recordkeeping requiring attention to detail and adherence to standards

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

standards for management of security classified information

classification system for national security and nonnational security information

procedures for confirming initial security classifications

international protocols and treaties impacting on government security management

available sources of expert advice

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

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 unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite unitsthat 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

security classified information handled 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 handling security classified information

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when handling security classified information

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 handling security classified information including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

security classified information handled 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

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

Security classified information may include

Security classified information may be received by

Reviewed information may include

Transmission may be by

Expert advice may include

Securing practices may include

Accounting for security classified information may include

Methods of disposal may include