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Provide government security briefings

Provide government security briefings

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC010
State Code
AWT36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
35
Description
This unit describes the skills required to organise and conduct security briefings which may be delivered face to face, via telecommunication means or briefing papers.This unit applies to those working in the security sector with some responsibility for determining the need for, and the provision of security briefings.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 will be working as part of a team or independently where support is available for more complex situations. They will 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. Organise security briefing
  • 1.1 Determine the need for a security briefing and select relevant methodology.
  • 1.2 Determine briefing purpose, level, structure and content.
  • 1.3 Prepare a plan for the briefing including participants to be involved and materials required.
2. Conduct security briefing
  • 2.1 Outline the purpose and structure of the briefing to participants according to the briefing plan.
  • 2.2 Encourage active oral or written participation.
  • 2.3 Convey organisational and legislated government security requirements using language and examples adapted to levels of understanding and diverse needs.
  • 2.4 Check understanding of security requirements and the consequences of non-compliance and provide further information as required.
  • 2.5 Conduct briefing.
  • 2.6 Record outcomes and complete a report of the briefing where required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C8322 PSPSEC406A Provide government security briefings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZX0 PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security Qualification
BEW8 CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis Qualification