This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

making presentations to provide security awareness sessions aimed at improving security management skills and raising the level of security alertness of less experienced members of staff

tailoring sessions to the needs of adult learners

explaining complex concepts and formal documents such as legislation standards and codes of conduct

using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

responding to diversity including gender and disability

mentoring culturally and linguistically diverse staff to maximise security awareness

designinghaving input into awareness sessions delivered by specialists

incorporating feedback from attendees into future session design and delivery

applying occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of delivering security awareness sessions

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation policies guidelines and processes relating to government security management

international treaties and protocols

crossjurisdictional protocols

organisational structure and core business

the organisations strategic objectives related to security management

national strategic objectives relating to government security management

the link between ongoing informationawareness sessions and effective security management

audience requirements

adult learning principles

security constraints

public sector values and codes of conduct

antidiscrimination and diversity legislation

legislation policies and procedures relating to presentations including occupational health and safety and environment

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 units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that 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

PSPLEGNB Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector

PSPGOVB Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOVB Organise workplace information

PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information

PSPSECA Secure government assets

PSPSEC301A Secure government assets

PSPSECA Respond to government security incidents

PSPSEC302A Respond to government security incidents

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

presentation of security awareness sessions in a range of or more contexts

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

government security management guidelines

government security management standards

Australian Government Information Security Manual ISM

Protective Security Policy Framework

public sector values and codes of conduct

legislation procedures and protocols relating to security management

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of security situations likely to be encountered when preparing for and conducting security awareness sessions

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 conducting security awareness sessions including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

presentation of security awareness sessions in a range of or more contexts

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

demonstration

observation

portfolios

questioning

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses such as session plans and evaluations

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 awareness presentation may include:

Information may include: