Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPSEC3125 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSEC3125 - Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets. Critical infrastructure is those physical facilities, supply chains, information technologies and communication networks which, if destroyed, degraded or rendered unavailable for an extended period, would significantly impact the social or economic well-being of the nation or affect Australia’s ability to conduct national defence and ensure national security. Critical infrastructure provides essential services such as power, water, health services, communication and financial systems.The unit includes:reviewing and complying with work instructions, workplace procedures and policies and legal rights and responsibilities when protecting critical infrastructure and public assetsimplementing security procedures to monitor security of the work area and maintain situational awareness, and identify and respond appropriately to indicators of terrorist or criminal activity and potential security threats in collaboration with othersusing communication equipment to report and receive instructions to respond to identified security threats.It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to protect critical infrastructure and public assets.
  • Review workplace policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when protecting critical infrastructure and public assets.
  • Review work instructions to confirm procedures for protecting critical infrastructure or public assets, including emergency and evacuation.
  • Discuss and clarify authority, role and responsibilities of self and delegated personnel to implement security procedures that protect critical infrastructure and public assets.
  • Check communication equipment to confirm correct working order and resolve problems.
       
Element: Monitor security of work area.
  • Monitor security of the work area to maintain vigilance and observational awareness according to work instructions.
  • Gather intelligence to clarify the nature of potential security threats in consultation with delegated personnel.
  • Verify the authority of people, items and vehicles in the work area, and take necessary actions to maintain security and safety of self, others, property and premises.
       
Element: Identify, report and respond to security threats.
  • Identify indicators of potential terrorist or criminal activity.
  • Use communication equipment to immediately report suspected threats to critical infrastructure or public assets following chain of command procedures.
  • Receive and follow instructions to maximise the safety of self and others, and security of critical infrastructure and public assets.
  • Record details of security threat and response using documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review workplace policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when protecting critical infrastructure and public assets. 
Review work instructions to confirm procedures for protecting critical infrastructure or public assets, including emergency and evacuation. 
Discuss and clarify authority, role and responsibilities of self and delegated personnel to implement security procedures that protect critical infrastructure and public assets. 
Check communication equipment to confirm correct working order and resolve problems. 
Monitor security of the work area to maintain vigilance and observational awareness according to work instructions. 
Gather intelligence to clarify the nature of potential security threats in consultation with delegated personnel. 
Verify the authority of people, items and vehicles in the work area, and take necessary actions to maintain security and safety of self, others, property and premises. 
Identify indicators of potential terrorist or criminal activity. 
Use communication equipment to immediately report suspected threats to critical infrastructure or public assets following chain of command procedures. 
Receive and follow instructions to maximise the safety of self and others, and security of critical infrastructure and public assets. 
Record details of security threat and response using documentation in accordance with workplace requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPPSEC3125 - Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

CPPSEC3125 - Implement security procedures to protect critical infrastructure and public assets

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: