Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to lead and manage a briefing or debriefing. It requires the ability to source and integrate information into a suitable format, use effective interpersonal skills to encourage positive contributions, follow up and action findings and prepare documentation. This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons responsible for implementing briefing and debriefing processes in anticipation of and response to security risk incidents in those states and territories where these are regulated activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency has application in those work roles involving the conduct of briefing and debriefing processes in internal or external workplace environments. Competency requires legal and operational knowledge applicable to relevant sectors of the security industry. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Plan and prepare for briefing or debriefing . |
1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to briefing and debriefing procedures and processes are identified and complied with. 1.2 Briefing or debriefing is planned and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures. 1.3 Content and format is determined appropriate to the briefing or debriefing. 1.4 Location of briefing or debriefing is determined and confirmed in accordance with organisational procedures. 1.5 Relevant persons are notified of briefing or debriefing in accordance with organisational procedures. |
2 Conduct briefing or debriefing . |
2.1 Purpose and structure of the briefing or debriefing is outlined and discussed. 2.2 Effective interpersonal techniques are used to elicit and encourage contribution and discussion. 2.3 Briefings or debriefings are conducted in a systematic manner. 2.4 Briefings or debriefings are revised and modified as required to meet individual requirements. 2.5 Feedback techniques are used to ensure the needs of relevant persons are identified. 2.6 Limitations in conducting briefings or debriefings are identified and assistance is sought as required in accordance with organisational procedures. |
3 Conclude briefing or debriefing . |
3.1 Briefing or debriefing findings are summarised and presented to relevant persons for review and subsequent action in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.2 Presented information uses clear and concise language and meets organisational standards of style, format and accuracy. 3.3 Areas of concern related to the well-being of relevant persons are identified and appropriate action implemented in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.4 Follow up meetings with relevant persons are scheduled as required to review findings from briefing or debriefing. 3.5 Review of briefing or debriefing processes identifies areas for improvement and recommendations for future practice. 3.6 Documentation is completed and securely maintained with due regard to confidentiality requirements in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment includes:
Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
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Method of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Legislative requirements may relate to : |
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Organisational requirements may relate to : |
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Briefings may be planned : |
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Debriefings may be planned : |
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Planning and preparation may relate to : |
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Content and format may be : |
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Location may be determined : |
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Relevant persons may include : |
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Interpersonal techniques may involve : |
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Feedback techniques may include : |
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Subsequent action may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Security |
Competency field
Competency field |
Security and risk management |