Application
This unit describes the skills required to organise and conduct security briefings which may be delivered face to face, via telecommunication means or briefing papers.
This unit applies to those working in the security sector with some responsibility for determining the need for, and the provision of security briefings.
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 will be working as part of a team or independently where support is available for more complex situations. They will perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Organise security briefing | 1.1 Determine the need for a security briefing and select relevant methodology. 1.2 Determine briefing purpose, level, structure and content. 1.3 Prepare a plan for the briefing including participants to be involved and materials required. |
2. Conduct security briefing | 2.1 Outline the purpose and structure of the briefing to participants according to the briefing plan. 2.2 Encourage active oral or written participation. 2.3 Convey organisational and legislated government security requirements using language and examples adapted to levels of understanding and diverse needs. 2.4 Check understanding of security requirements and the consequences of non-compliance and provide further information as required. 2.5 Conduct briefing. 2.6 Record outcomes and complete a report of the briefing where required. |
Evidence of Performance
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
preparing briefing plans
communicating one
providing feedback and encouraging contributions/active participation from participants
Evidence of Knowledge
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
organisational guidelines and procedures for briefings and debriefings
requirements of incident
Assessment Conditions
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 security briefings.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Security