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 government security management

undertaking research analysis including trend analysis and problem solving

using effective communication including interviewing tailored to a diverse stakeholder group

responding to diversity including gender and disability

planning carrying out and guiding an investigation

recording evidence in accordance with legislation and public sector standards

writing reports and recommendations requiring formality of language and structure and accurate and objective content

applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of government security incident management

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation regulations policies procedures and guidelines relating to government security management

organisations security plan

Crimes Act and Criminal Code

powers inferred to investigate security incidents including limitations

referral procedures and appropriate agencies

intelligence and analytical process

conduct of administrative security or criminal investigations

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as privacy security occupational health and safety and environment in the context of government security management

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

Prerequisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unitNil

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

PSPETHCB Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOVB Organise workplace information

PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information

PSPLEGNB Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPSECA Secure government assets

PSPSEC301A Secure government assets

PSPSECA Conduct security awareness sessions

PSPSEC303A Conduct security awareness sessions

PSPSECA Undertake information technology security audits

PSPSEC304A Undertake information technology security audits

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

response to security incidents in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols related to handling security incidents

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

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 responding to security incidents including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

response to security incidents in a range of 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 or more of

case studies

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses such as incident reports

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

Security incidents may be

Incidents may relate to

Preliminary assessment may include

Relevant personnel may include

Records may include