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Conduct personnel security assessments

Conduct personnel security assessments

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC008
State Code
AWT38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to collect, analyse and evaluate personal information, make recommendations on security assessment outcomes and record and report on personnel security assessments.This unit applies to those working in the security sector required to make assessments.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 as part of a team using support resources as required. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect, analyse and evaluate personal information
  • 1.1 Collect information from the subject to be assessed in accordance with the purpose of the security assessment.
  • 1.2 Obtain additional information where gaps, anomalies, deficiencies or discrepancies exist in the information provided.
  • 1.3 Corroborate information and assess validity and reliability.
  • 1.4 Conduct analysis in accordance with general suitability indicators and security standards.
  • 1.5 Extract and interpret data and record outcomes.
  • 1.6 Conduct assessment process with care and sensitivity to assist subjects to deal with its invasive nature.
2. Make recommendations on security assessment outcomes
  • 2.1 Formulate recommendations that are consistent with the information obtained.
  • 2.2 Convey recommendations.
  • 2.3 Confirm with the requester of the security assessment and the subject, where appropriate, the right to seek a review if recommendations are negative.
  • 2.4 Recommend improvements to procedures.
3. Record and report on personnel security assessments
  • 3.1 Maintain complete and up to date records.
  • 3.2 Prepare reports that are clear, fair and objective and use language suited to the purpose.
  • 3.3 Address urgency and levels of risk in reports.
  • 3.4 Adhere to procedures for storing and managing confidential and sensitive information.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8320 PSPSEC404A Conduct personnel security assessments Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW25 PSPSEC023 Conduct personnel security assessments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX1 PSP30116 Certificate III in Government Qualification
AZX0 PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security Qualification