Coordinate protective security

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 PSPSEC504A, 'Coordinate protective security'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Coordinate protective security' 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

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPSEC504A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA42109 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Intelligence Operations)
  • PSP51804 - Diploma of Government (Security)
  • DEF42112 - Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations
  • PSP51812 - Diploma of Government (Security)