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Implement security risk treatments

Implement security risk treatments

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC022
State Code
ODW26
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
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to confirm risk decisions, identify risk treatments, implement countermeasures and monitor and review the security risk management process.This unit applies to those working in a security role. They work independently and as part of a team, using support resources and performing 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. Confirm risk decisions.
  • 1.1. Confirm management decisions determining acceptable and unacceptable levels of risks.
  • 1.2. Note and monitor low-level risks accepted by the organisation, to detect changed circumstances.
  • 1.3. Refer unacceptable high-level risks for development of formal management plans.
  • 1.4. Note all major or significant risks determined as unacceptable.
2. Identify risk treatments.
  • 2.1. Ensure treatments are consistent with the security plan.
  • 2.2. Select treatments to reduce the likelihood and consequences of the risk.
  • 2.3. Include continuity plans in treatments where appropriate.
  • 2.4. Document treatments and submit for approval.
3. Implement countermeasures.
  • 3.1. Develop and implement a treatment plan based on identified risks.
  • 3.2. Apply countermeasures in accordance with the implementation strategy detailed in the security plan.
  • 3.3. Implement countermeasures in accordance with timeframe, budgetary requirements and legal requirements.
4. Monitor and review security risk management process.
  • 4.1. Implement strategies to monitor risk environment.
  • 4.2. Evaluate risk treatments against the objectives of the security plan.
  • 4.3. Obtain feedback from stakeholders on the adequacy and need for current security measures affecting their work or area.
  • 4.4. Convey recommendations for re-examination of security risk or improved risk treatments to the appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT43 PSPSEC006 Implement security risk treatments Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP1 PSP30122 Certificate III in Government Qualification
BDK6 DEF40217 Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations Qualification