Application
This unit describes the skills required to access and advise on security incidents and plan an incident response within the limits of role and responsibility.
This unit applies to those working in a security role where they are expected to identify, manage, finalise and recommend actions if required.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently and/or as part of a team, using support resources as required. They would perform routine tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Assess and advise on security incidents | 1.1 Identify security incident and respond, according to seriousness of the incident. 1.2 Conduct preliminary assessment that considers the nature of the breach, level of risk and likely consequences. 1.3 Determine limitations of own expertise and refer to more specialised personnel as required. 1.4 Maintain records relating to the incident. |
2. Plan incident response | 2.1 Identify, collect and assess evidence to determine risk factor. 2.2 Recommend action appropriate to the level of seriousness of the incident. 2.3 Identify and document changes required in security policy as a result of the incident. 2.4 Advise relevant agencies of the incident. 2.5 Prepare a final report incorporating background to the incident, action taken, interview statements, outcomes, summary of findings and recommended actions. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.
applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to government security management
undertaking research, analysis, including trend analysis, and problem-solving
using communication techniques including interviewing, tailored to diverse stakeholder groups
planning, carrying out and guiding an investigation
recording evidence
writing reports and recommendations
maintaining expedited, complete and accurate records
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to government security management
organisation’s security plan
Crimes Act 1914 and Criminal Code 1985
powers inferred to investigate security incidents, including limitations
referral procedures and appropriate agencies
intelligence and analytical processes
conduct of administrative, security or criminal investigations
Assessment Conditions
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.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Security