The Evidence Guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to plan and prepare a security risk management plan. Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories within the Range of Variables statements that are applicable in the learning environment.
What critical aspects are required for evidence of competency?
Identify and evaluate assets, identified risks, analyse threats and determine existing and other required controls and determine impact on risk occurrence.
Develop effective action plans which incorporate implementation of any new treatment options or strategies, contingency arrangements, key tasks and functions and resource, communication and reporting arrangements.
Develop effective project milestones.
Systematically review project planning requirements and establish feedback and monitoring arrangements for operational staff.
Design treatment options which are compatible with nature of risk and client requirements.
Develop a comprehensive risk management plan which incorporates a broad range of relevant information, considers implementation issues, and incorporates continuous improvement mechanisms.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:
familiarity with client activities and systems including future intentions
broad process of security risk management
sources of supply of security equipment/systems
broad understanding of building facilities and services that apply to risk/threats being reviewed (electrical and air-conditioning systems)
legislation as it applies to security risk management
applicable industry codes of practice
relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 4360:1999 or subsequent amendments
responsibilities necessary to comply with applicable OHS regulations
basic statistical analysis and presentation of statistical data.
What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
To achieve the performance criteria, some specific skills are required. These include the ability to:
communicate in a variety of oral formats including negotiation and interviewing
summarise information and write reports to a high standard
communicate in writing to ensure comprehensive coverage of the topic, yet easily understood by the reader
collate numerical data
solve problems
identify and assess assets
research and analyse data
manage time effectively
Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
Competency in these units should be demonstrated either prior to, or in conjunction with assessment of the current unit:
PRSSM414A - Identification and assessment of assets
PRSSM409A - Risk assessment
PRSSM413A - Threat assessment
What resources may be required for assessment?
Access to a suitable venue and equipment.
Access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures.
Assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements.
Assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.
Access to a registered provider of assessment services.
What is required to achieve consistency of performance?
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor. The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of underpinning knowledge understanding of processes and principles can be gained through thorough questioning and by observation of previous work.
Assessment against this unit may involve the following:
Continuous assessment in a setting that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range of variables statement that make up the unit.
Continuous assessment in the workplace, taking into account the range of variables affecting performance.
Self-assessment on the same terms as those described above.
Simulated assessment or critical incident assessment, provided that the critical incident involves assessment against performance criteria and an evaluation of underpinning knowledge and skill required to achieve the required performance outcomes.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 - perform the process
2 - perform and administer the process
3 - perform, administer and design the process
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? (3)
Information may be conveyed through discussions and presentations on organisational processes.
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? (3)
Action plans may be developed which incorporate key tasks and functions, resource, communication and reporting requirements.
How are activities planned and organised? (3)
Tests may be conducted on treatment options to determine applicability in a field context.
How can team work be applied? (2)
Acceptable and unacceptable risks may be discussed and clarified.
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? (3)
Mathematical techniques may be used in the analysis of data and costing resource requirements.
How can problem solving skills be applied? (3)
Contingency arrangements may be planned for and incorporated in security risk management plan.
How can the use of technology be applied? (3)
Technology may be used to communicate, research and manage information. It may also be used in aspects of project management.
The Evidence Guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to plan and prepare a security risk management plan. Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering all categories within the Range of Variables statements that are applicable in the learning environment.
What critical aspects are required for evidence of competency?
Identify and evaluate assets, identified risks, analyse threats and determine existing and other required controls and determine impact on risk occurrence.
Develop effective action plans which incorporate implementation of any new treatment options or strategies, contingency arrangements, key tasks and functions and resource, communication and reporting arrangements.
Develop effective project milestones.
Systematically review project planning requirements and establish feedback and monitoring arrangements for operational staff.
Design treatment options which are compatible with nature of risk and client requirements.
Develop a comprehensive risk management plan which incorporates a broad range of relevant information, considers implementation issues, and incorporates continuous improvement mechanisms.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:
familiarity with client activities and systems including future intentions
broad process of security risk management
sources of supply of security equipment/systems
broad understanding of building facilities and services that apply to risk/threats being reviewed (electrical and air-conditioning systems)
legislation as it applies to security risk management
applicable industry codes of practice
relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 4360:1999 or subsequent amendments
responsibilities necessary to comply with applicable OHS regulations
basic statistical analysis and presentation of statistical data.
What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
To achieve the performance criteria, some specific skills are required. These include the ability to:
communicate in a variety of oral formats including negotiation and interviewing
summarise information and write reports to a high standard
communicate in writing to ensure comprehensive coverage of the topic, yet easily understood by the reader
collate numerical data
solve problems
identify and assess assets
research and analyse data
manage time effectively
Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
Competency in these units should be demonstrated either prior to, or in conjunction with assessment of the current unit:
PRSSM414A - Identification and assessment of assets
PRSSM409A - Risk assessment
PRSSM413A - Threat assessment
What resources may be required for assessment?
Access to a suitable venue and equipment.
Access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures.
Assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements.
Assessment instruments, including personal planner and assessment record book.
Access to a registered provider of assessment services.
What is required to achieve consistency of performance?
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor. The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of underpinning knowledge understanding of processes and principles can be gained through thorough questioning and by observation of previous work.
Assessment against this unit may involve the following:
Continuous assessment in a setting that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range of variables statement that make up the unit.
Continuous assessment in the workplace, taking into account the range of variables affecting performance.
Self-assessment on the same terms as those described above.
Simulated assessment or critical incident assessment, provided that the critical incident involves assessment against performance criteria and an evaluation of underpinning knowledge and skill required to achieve the required performance outcomes.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 - perform the process
2 - perform and administer the process
3 - perform, administer and design the process
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? (3)
Information may be conveyed through discussions and presentations on organisational processes.
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? (3)
Action plans may be developed which incorporate key tasks and functions, resource, communication and reporting requirements.
How are activities planned and organised? (3)
Tests may be conducted on treatment options to determine applicability in a field context.
How can team work be applied? (2)
Acceptable and unacceptable risks may be discussed and clarified.
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? (3)
Mathematical techniques may be used in the analysis of data and costing resource requirements.
How can problem solving skills be applied? (3)
Contingency arrangements may be planned for and incorporated in security risk management plan.
How can the use of technology be applied? (3)
Technology may be used to communicate, research and manage information. It may also be used in aspects of project management.