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Conduct security awareness sessions

Conduct security awareness sessions

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC020
State Code
ODW37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to present information and awareness sessions on government security management. This unit applies to those working in a security environment or other generalist or specialist public sector workplaces. They work independently and as part of a team, using support resources, and may have occasional supervisory responsibilities. They perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for security awareness presentation.
  • 1.1. Determine the required presentation outcomes reflecting identified needs of participants.
  • 1.2. Select and document presentation methods to address identified outcomes, participant needs, equipment and resources.
  • 1.3. Make provision for participant contribution to the session.
  • 1.4. Validate the content of materials prior to use.
  • 1.5. Include examples and results of non-compliance in presentation materials.
  • 1.6. Prepare information and resources to suit specified objectives, participant needs, group size and venue.
  • 1.7. Link the presentation to other elements of the organisation’s security awareness campaign.
2. Deliver session on security awareness.
  • 2.1. Facilitate opportunities for discussion of broad conceptual, ethical and legal issues surrounding government security management.
  • 2.2. Explain information, activities and other aspects to participants according to their level of understanding and experience.
  • 2.3. Use materials and presentation techniques adapted to participants.
  • 2.4. Generate a positive perspective of the organisation's security management and elicit feedback.
  • 2.5. Use case studies to address urgency and levels of risk in security management.
  • 2.6. Highlight models of excellence in government security management.
3. Review security awareness session outcomes.
  • 3.1. Encourage participant feedback on all aspects of security awareness sessions.
  • 3.2. Review suitability of approach, content and outcomes, and consider changes required for future presentations.
  • 3.3. Review own performance against objectives and in response to participant feedback and comments.
  • 3.4. Give advice on possible future activities or amendments to security awareness strategy and programs, including high risk areas for security management.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT44 PSPSEC003 Conduct security awareness sessions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP1 PSP30122 Certificate III in Government Qualification