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

PSPSEC001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Secure government assets

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPSEC001 - Secure government assets
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to protect assets and minimise security risks, by implementing asset restrictions and advising third parties of security requirements.This unit applies to those working in a role where security of human and physical assets is a requirement.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently and/or as part of a team, using support resources as required. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 securing government assets.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Security
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: Protect assets from security threats
  • Secure assets, control, monitor and check access to ensure security.
  • Investigate suspicious activity and seek expert advice as required.
       
Element: Implement access restrictions
  • Restrict access to authorised personnel and identify potential threats.
  • Identify breaches, take action to deal with the breach and report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Advise third parties of security requirements
  • Confirm needs, expectations, attitudes, and current level of knowledge of third parties and advise them of organisation's security requirements.
  • Identify and manage risks related to possible confrontations.
  • Provide current and prompt advice that meets the needs of the parties.
  • Obtain feedback to determine the party's level of understanding and clarify requirements if needed.
       
Element: Minimise security risk
  • Identify changes in circumstances, report to appropriate personnel and complete documentation.
  • Take action to reduce the likelihood of breaches reoccurring.
       
Element: Protect assets from security threats
  • Secure assets, control, monitor and check access to ensure security.
  • Investigate suspicious activity and seek expert advice as required.
       
Element: Implement access restrictions
  • Restrict access to authorised personnel and identify potential threats.
  • Identify breaches, take action to deal with the breach and report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Advise third parties of security requirements
  • Confirm needs, expectations, attitudes, and current level of knowledge of third parties and advise them of organisation's security requirements.
  • Identify and manage risks related to possible confrontations.
  • Provide current and prompt advice that meets the needs of the parties.
  • Obtain feedback to determine the party's level of understanding and clarify requirements if needed.
       
Element: Minimise security risk
  • Identify changes in circumstances, report to appropriate personnel and complete documentation.
  • Take action to reduce the likelihood of breaches reoccurring.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Protect assets from security threats

1.1 Secure assets, control, monitor and check access to ensure security.

1.2 Investigate suspicious activity and seek expert advice as required.

2. Implement access restrictions

2.1 Restrict access to authorised personnel and identify potential threats.

2.2 Identify breaches, take action to deal with the breach and report to appropriate personnel.

3. Advise third parties of security requirements

3.1 Confirm needs, expectations, attitudes, and current level of knowledge of third parties and advise them of organisation's security requirements.

3.2 Identify and manage risks related to possible confrontations.

3.3 Provide current and prompt advice that meets the needs of the parties.

3.4 Obtain feedback to determine the party's level of understanding and clarify requirements if needed.

4. Minimise security risk

4.1 Identify changes in circumstances, report to appropriate personnel and complete documentation.

4.2 Take action to reduce the likelihood of breaches reoccurring.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to government security management

applying analysis and problem solving

tailoring communication to the needs of a diverse range of people inside and outside the organisation

completing documentation and writing reports

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to government security management

standards for management of classified information and assets

available sources of expert advice

international protocols and treaties impacting on government security management

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:

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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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Protect assets from security threats

1.1 Secure assets, control, monitor and check access to ensure security.

1.2 Investigate suspicious activity and seek expert advice as required.

2. Implement access restrictions

2.1 Restrict access to authorised personnel and identify potential threats.

2.2 Identify breaches, take action to deal with the breach and report to appropriate personnel.

3. Advise third parties of security requirements

3.1 Confirm needs, expectations, attitudes, and current level of knowledge of third parties and advise them of organisation's security requirements.

3.2 Identify and manage risks related to possible confrontations.

3.3 Provide current and prompt advice that meets the needs of the parties.

3.4 Obtain feedback to determine the party's level of understanding and clarify requirements if needed.

4. Minimise security risk

4.1 Identify changes in circumstances, report to appropriate personnel and complete documentation.

4.2 Take action to reduce the likelihood of breaches reoccurring.

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
Secure assets, control, monitor and check access to ensure security. 
Investigate suspicious activity and seek expert advice as required. 
Restrict access to authorised personnel and identify potential threats. 
Identify breaches, take action to deal with the breach and report to appropriate personnel. 
Confirm needs, expectations, attitudes, and current level of knowledge of third parties and advise them of organisation's security requirements. 
Identify and manage risks related to possible confrontations. 
Provide current and prompt advice that meets the needs of the parties. 
Obtain feedback to determine the party's level of understanding and clarify requirements if needed. 
Identify changes in circumstances, report to appropriate personnel and complete documentation. 
Take action to reduce the likelihood of breaches reoccurring. 
Secure assets, control, monitor and check access to ensure security. 
Investigate suspicious activity and seek expert advice as required. 
Restrict access to authorised personnel and identify potential threats. 
Identify breaches, take action to deal with the breach and report to appropriate personnel. 
Confirm needs, expectations, attitudes, and current level of knowledge of third parties and advise them of organisation's security requirements. 
Identify and manage risks related to possible confrontations. 
Provide current and prompt advice that meets the needs of the parties. 
Obtain feedback to determine the party's level of understanding and clarify requirements if needed. 
Identify changes in circumstances, report to appropriate personnel and complete documentation. 
Take action to reduce the likelihood of breaches reoccurring. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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