ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Provide security advice and support

1.1 Assistance is provided to management to analyse the security environment and plan to counter potential threats

1.2 Advice is provided to management on physical and procedural security measures in accordance with organisational circumstances

1.3 Assistance is provided in the development of the organisation's security policy and procedures in consultation with management and staff

1.4 Promotion as the first point of contact for security concerns and queries is undertaken within the organisation in accordance with organisational requirements

1.5 Advice is provided on security matters in accordance with legislation and security standards

2. Coordinate and monitor security

2.1 Protective security arrangements are developed and implemented in conjunction with senior management to create and maintain a secure environment for official information and resources

2.2 Devolved security measures are coordinated/overseen to ensure organisational standards are maintained in a cost-effective and consistent way

2.3 The organisation's security procedures and systems are monitored in an ongoing manner and audited as required in accordance with the organisation's security policy and plan

2.4 Monitoring is undertaken to ensure that employees and contractors are aware of their security responsibilities and obligations, and recommendations are prepared/actions are taken to address any gaps

2.5 Security incident reports are reviewed and the implications are assessed for security risk, security procedures and security awareness training

3. Access security specialists

3.1 Contact between the organisation and external security authorities/organisations is coordinated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3.2 Specialist security organisations are contacted for advice, technical assistance, learning and development to ensure compliance with jurisdictional and organisational security policies, procedures and standards

3.3 Security incidents and other security issues are reported/referred to government security authorities in accordance with legislation and security standards

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 the coordination of protective security

reading and analysing complex documents such as legislation, regulations and standards in the context of protective security

researching and critically analysing the operational environment and drawing conclusions

using communication with diverse stakeholders involving listening, questioning, paraphrasing, clarifying and summarising, to provide advice and support

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

writing reports and recommendations requiring formality of language and structure

using computer technology to gather and analyse information, and prepare reports

applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of protective security coordination

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

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

occupational health and safety

public service Acts

Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code 1985

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Privacy Act 1988

fraud control policy

protective security policy

the organisation's functions, assets and security environment

Australian standards, quality assurance and certification requirements

Australian standard - Risk management AS/NZS 4360:1999

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of coordinating protective security

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

Pre-requisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOV502B Develop client services

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPSEC501A Assess security risks

PSPSEC502A Develop security risk management plans

PSPSEC503A Implement and monitor security risk management plans

PSPSEC505A Protect security classified information

PSPSEC506A Communicate security awareness

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)

coordination of protective security in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to coordination of protective security

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when coordinating protective security

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 coordinating protective security, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

coordination of protective security in a range of (3 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 2 or more of:

case studies

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or 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

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Threats may be

real or perceived

criminal

terrorist

from foreign intelligence services

from commercial/industrial competitors

from malicious people

to:

personnel

information

property

reputation

Physical security measures may include

storage arrangements

access control

barriers and alarms

Procedural security measures may include

use

classification

labelling

handling

transmission

restricted access

Security matters may include

security incidents

personnel vetting

home-based work

conference security

classification of information

security clearances

Protective security standards may include those in

fraud control policy

protective security policy

public service codes of conduct/ethics

legislation/regulations, such as:

public service Acts

Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code 1985

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Privacy Act 1988

Security incidents may be

breaches

violations

contact

approach

intentional

unintentional

deliberate

Security authorities/organisations may include

organisations contracted to provide security services

government authorities/organisations with a security mandate

Other security issues may include

briefings for people preparing to serve overseas

national security clearances

security incidents

security investigations

Government Security Management

This unit contains employability skills.