Use and maintain security databases and compile reports

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSEC3109, 'Use and maintain security databases and compile reports'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Use and maintain security databases and compile reports' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish security database and systems.

1.1 Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when maintaining and using security databases.

1.2 Set up workstation to comply with ergonomic considerations and use work processes that conserve resources.

1.3 Use software and hardware to meet data requirements following manufacturers’ specifications.

1.4 Monitor and regularly update virus protection software to ensure continuous data integrity and protection.

1.5 Confirm data access, security and storage requirements and set up systems to ensure data security and confidentiality.

1.6 Set up and follow regular housekeeping, maintenance and back-up procedures.

1.7 Implement stand-by database and alternative strategies to address operational faults and deficiencies in database systems.

2. Use and maintain security database.

2.1 Confirm and comply with data entry, output and presentation requirements to meet work instructions.

2.2 Obtain data from verifiable sources and check for variations in data quality.

2.3 Use database functions to input verified data, check data accuracy and quality, and rectify errors.

2.4 Diagnose and report errors and lags in data processing or information discrepancies.

2.5 Identify faults requiring specialist assistance and organise repairs in consultation with relevant persons.

2.6 Monitor database performance and identify and implement measures to improve content, interfaces and effectiveness in consultation with relevant persons.

3. Compile report and improve database and systems.

3.1 Produce report in the required format, and check content to confirm accuracy and data compatibility and reliability.

3.2 Request and use feedback to improve the effectiveness and performance of database and systems.

3.3 Store and protect security data, and complete and maintain documentation with due regard to confidentiality in accordance with workplace requirements.