Unit of competency Outline

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Handle sensitive information

Handle sensitive information

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC009
State Code
AWT37
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
099901 - Family And Consumer Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to receive, deal with, maintain and dispose of sensitive information.This unit applies to those working in a security role where they would receive, deal with and maintain sensitive information.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, as part of a team and with occasional supervisory responsibilities. 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. Receive sensitive information
  • 1.1 Receive and check sensitive information to ensure transmission protocols have been exercised.
  • 1.2 Take action if protocols have not been adhered to.
  • 1.3 Record sensitive information.
2. Deal with sensitive information
  • 2.1 Review sensitive information to ensure classification meets the security policy for protection of information.
  • 2.2 Review aggregated sensitive information to ensure that it is classified.
  • 2.3 Check classification requirement to ensure it is warranted, and the level of protection is assigned in accordance with the consequences that might result from any compromise of the information’s confidentiality, integrity and availability.
  • 2.4 Contact originators of information responsible for classifying the documents to discuss reclassification or declassification where necessary.
  • 2.5 Transmit sensitive information.
  • 2.6 Obtain expert advice as required.
3. Maintain sensitive information
  • 3.1 Secure and account for sensitive information.
  • 3.2 Dispose of sensitive information.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8321 PSPSEC405A Handle security classified information Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODW23 PSPSEC024 Handle sensitive information Unit of competency