Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Security awareness presentation may include:
formal presentations
briefings
addressing special interest groups or community groups
part of a broader induction program for agency staff
explaining procedures and guidelines
on-the-job coaching
Information may include:
instructions
guidelines
case briefings
research outcomes
outcomes of analysis

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:
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities
PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
PSPSEC301A Secure government assets
PSPSEC302A Respond to government security incidents
PSPSEC304A Undertake information technology security audits
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)
presentation of security awareness sessions in a range of (3 or more) contexts
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
government security management guidelines
government security management standards
Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM)
Protective Security Policy Framework
public sector values and codes of conduct
legislation, procedures and protocols relating to security management
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of security situations likely to be encountered when preparing for and conducting security awareness sessions
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 conducting security awareness sessions, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
presentation of security awareness sessions in a range of (3 or more) contexts
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:
case studies
demonstration
observation
portfolios
questioning
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses, such as session plans and evaluations
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