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

preparing briefing plans

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

tailoring communication to suit the purpose and formality of the briefing and the level of experience and diverse needs of the audiences

managing group processes

providing feedback and encouraging contributionsactive participation from participants

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 guidelines and procedures for briefings and debriefings

requirements of incidentrelated briefingsdebriefings

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

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

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

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREGA Gather information through interviews

PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews

PSPREGA Conduct data analysis

PSPREG416A Conduct data analysis

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 Conduct personnel security assessments

PSPSEC404A Conduct personnel security assessments

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

provision of government security briefings 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 provision of government security briefings

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing government security briefings

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 providing government security briefings including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

provision of government security briefings 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

demonstration

observation

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses such as briefing plans

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

Need for briefing may be determined by:

Security briefing may be:

Methodology may include:

Briefing plan may include: