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Implement communication systems to respond to active threats

Implement communication systems to respond to active threats

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC5009
State Code
OBI55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement communication plans in response to active threats. It includes defining and accessing national, state and terror counter-terrorism communication pathways, establishing a communication model and strategies for multi-agency and stakeholder engagement and employing electronic warning systems during active threat response. The unit supports Australian national security initiatives for counter-terrorism.This unit is suitable for those using a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to analyse information and provide solutions to sometimes complex problems.Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some states and territories to the provision of advice on security solutions, strategies, protocols and procedures. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Define and access counter-terrorism communication pathways.
  • 1.1 Clarify commonwealth, state and territory organisations and agencies with roles and responsibilities for national and jurisdictional counter-terrorism offences.
  • 1.2 Source and engage with national security organisations, networks and forums to gather latest intelligence to support counter-terrorism preparedness.
  • 1.3 Confirm processes for initiating and establishing communications with police agency and other relevant persons during active threat response.
2 Develop communication plan to respond to active threat.
  • 2.1 Access and interpret security and risk management plans and information to clarify assessed security risks and threat environment associated with client operations.
  • 2.2 Establish communication model and strategies for multi-agency and stakeholder engagement and employs electronic warning systems during active threat response.
  • 2.3 Conduct briefing session with relevant persons to explain roles and responsibilities of parties to the communication model and strategies.
  • 2.4 Use technology and analytical reporting programs to document and present communication plan in accordance with client, legislative and regulatory requirements.
3 Apply communication plan in response to active threat.
  • 3.1 Receive active threat intelligence and verify reliability and details in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 3.2 Immediately communicate active threat information to police and other relevant persons in accordance with communication plan.
  • 3.3 Maintain communications with relevant persons to receive instructions and provide advice to facilitate emergency response procedures.
  • 3.4 Maintain situational awareness to apply contingency measures in response to changing threat situations and adjust communications accordingly.
  • 3.5 Complete and secure incident records and documentation to support post-threat investigation.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEX1 CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management Qualification