ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Organise security briefing

1.1 The need for a security briefing and related methodology are determined in accordance with individual, organisational and legislative requirements.

1.2 Briefing purpose, level, structure and content are determined in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

1.3 Materials and any personnel to be involved in the briefing are determined and organised.

1.4 A plan is prepared to support delivery of the briefing in accordance with organisational requirements.

2. Conduct security briefing

2.1 The purpose and structure of the briefing are outlined to participants in accordance with the briefing plan.

2.2 Active participation from participants in the briefing is sought, encouraged and valued.

2.3 Organisational and legislated government security requirements are conveyed to participants using language and examples suited to their levels of understanding and diverse needs.

2.4 Understanding of security requirements and the consequences of non-compliance with security requirements is checked and further information is provided for clarification as necessary.

2.5 Briefing is conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

2.6 Where required, a record/report of the briefing is prepared and submitted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

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

preparing briefing plans

communicating one-on-one and in a group with a diverse range of participants

tailoring communication to suit the purpose and formality of the briefing and the level of experience and diverse needs of the audiences

managing group processes

providing feedback and encouraging contributions/active participation from participants

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

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

organisational guidelines and procedures for briefings and debriefings

requirements of incident-related briefings/debriefings

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

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

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 units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that 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

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews

PSPREG416A Conduct data analysis

PSPSEC401A Undertake government security risk analysis

PSPSEC402A Implement security risk treatments

PSPSEC403A Develop and advise on government security procedures

PSPSEC404A Conduct personnel security assessments

PSPSEC405A Handle security classified information

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)

provision of government security briefings 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 the provision of government security briefings

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when providing government security briefings

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 providing government security briefings, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

provision of government security briefings 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:

demonstration

observation

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses such as briefing plans

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

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 bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Need for briefing may be determined by:

organisational policy

change in circumstances

security incident/s

Security briefing may be:

ad hoc

incident related

on induction

on initial clearance

on revalidation

on clearance upgrade

on clearance downgrade

overseas

high risk

a debriefing

Methodology may include:

facilitator-led

collaborative

problem-based

descriptive

illustrative

formality of language and structure

Briefing plan may include:

purpose

subject matter

timing

location

participant/s

methodology