Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish security database and systems.
- Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when maintaining and using security databases.
- Set up workstation to comply with ergonomic considerations and use work processes that conserve resources.
- Use software and hardware to meet data requirements following manufacturers’ specifications.
- Monitor and regularly update virus protection software to ensure continuous data integrity and protection.
- Confirm data access, security and storage requirements and set up systems to ensure data security and confidentiality.
- Set up and follow regular housekeeping, maintenance and back-up procedures.
- Implement stand-by database and alternative strategies to address operational faults and deficiencies in database systems.
- Use and maintain security database.
- Confirm and comply with data entry, output and presentation requirements to meet work instructions.
- Obtain data from verifiable sources and check for variations in data quality.
- Use database functions to input verified data, check data accuracy and quality, and rectify errors.
- Diagnose and report errors and lags in data processing or information discrepancies.
- Identify faults requiring specialist assistance and organise repairs in consultation with relevant persons.
- Monitor database performance and identify and implement measures to improve content, interfaces and effectiveness in consultation with relevant persons.
- Compile report and improve database and systems.
- Produce report in the required format, and check content to confirm accuracy and data compatibility and reliability.
- Request and use feedback to improve the effectiveness and performance of database and systems.
- Store and protect security data, and complete and maintain documentation with due regard to confidentiality in accordance with workplace requirements.