- PSPSEC405A - Handle security classified information
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PSPSEC405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle security classified information
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PSPSEC405A - Handle security classified information |
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Description | This unit covers the requirements related to handling security classified information. It includes receiving, dealing with and maintaining security classified information.In practice, handling security classified information may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, applying government processes, gathering and analysing information, exercising regulatory powers, etc. This is a new unit of competency, added to the Government Security Management Competency field of the Training Package in 2004. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Not applicable. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field | Government Security Management |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Receive security classified information |
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Element: Deal with security classified information |
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Element: Maintain security classified information |
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Evidence Required
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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 | Pre-requisite unitsthat must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil Co-requisite unitsthat must be assessed with this unit:Nil Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to: PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information PSPGOV422A Apply government processes PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers |
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) security classified information handled in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) |
Resources required to carry out assessment | These resources include: legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to handling security classified information case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when handling security classified information |
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 handling security classified information, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine security classified information handled in a range of (3 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 2 or more of: case studies demonstration observation portfolios projects questioning scenarios simulation or role plays authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses |
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 |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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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 applying security classification systems using analysis and problem solving tailoring communication to the needs of a diverse range of people inside and outside the organisation who classify, transmit or advise on security classified information responding to diversity, including gender and disability undertaking recordkeeping requiring attention to detail, and adherence to standards applying procedures relating to occupational health and safety and environment in the context of government security management |
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to government security management standards for management of security classified information classification system for national security and non-national security information procedures for confirming initial security classifications international protocols and treaties impacting on government security management available sources of expert advice equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environment in the context of government security management |
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. | |
Security classified information may include | hard copy electronic audio-visual photographic encrypted national security classified non-national security classified classified by third parties |
Security classified information may be received by | hand safe hand mail courier electronic means |
Reviewed information may include | single or aggregated information |
Transmission may be by | hand courier electronic means |
Expert advice may include | agency security adviser/s specialist agencies such as: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australian Public Service Commission Defence Signals Directorate Australian Federal Police Attorney-General's Department Australian National Audit Office office of Privacy Commissioner |
Securing practices may include | correct filing clean desk quitting all electronic systems and networks checking environment including: desks whiteboards waste bins computer drives containers cabinets safes vaults windows doors safe carriage of keys |
Accounting for security classified information may include | audit spot checks correct notation or markings file records transmission records receipts |
Methods of disposal may include | pulping burning pulverisation shredding overwriting degaussing destruction archiving |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Security classified information is received and checked to ensure transmission protocols have been adhered to | |||
Action is taken in accordance with security policy and procedures where protocols have not been adhered to | |||
Security classified information is recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures | |||
Security classified information is reviewed to ensure classification meets the organisation's security policy for protection of information | |||
Aggregated security classified information is reviewed to ensure that it is classified in accordance with security requirements | |||
Classification requirement is checked to ensure it is warranted, and the level of protection is assigned in accordance with the consequences that might result from the compromise of the information's confidentiality, integrity and availability | |||
Originators of information who classify documents are contacted to discuss re-classification or de-classification where necessary | |||
Security classified information is transmitted in accordance with organisational security policy and procedures | |||
Expert advice is obtained as required in accordance with organisational policy and procedures | |||
Security classified information is secured in accordance with organisational policy and procedures | |||
Security classified information is accounted for in accordance with organisational policy and procedures | |||
Security classified information is disposed of in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
Forms
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