Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by and equivalent to PSPSEC024 - Handle sensitive information	Equivalent. Unit Code changed. Minor changes to Application, Elements and PCs. FS added. PE and KE amended for clarity and to remove duplication. AC expanded for clarification.	02/Apr/2022
Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPSEC405A - Handle security classified information	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Unit title changed to better reflect unit outcomes. PC 3.1 and 3.2 merged. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Mar/2016

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Mar/2016

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
PSP - Public Sector Training Package	Public Sector Training Package	1.0-4.0
CPP - Property Services Training Package	Property Services Training Package	9.0-17.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
CPP41519 - Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis	Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis	Current	1-3
PSP40316 - Certificate IV in Government Security	Certificate IV in Government Security	Current	1
PSP30116 - Certificate III in Government	Certificate III in Government	Superseded	1
CPP30619 - Certificate III in Investigative Services	Certificate III in Investigative Services	Current	1-2
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	099901	Family And Consumer Studies

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	099901	Family And Consumer Studies	09/Aug/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPSEC405A Handle security classified information.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
Unit title changed to better reflect unit outcomes
PC 3.1 and 3.2 merged

Application

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.

Competency Field

Security

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
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.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPSEC405A Handle security classified information.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to government security management
applying security classification systems
using analysis and problem solving
tailoring communication to the needs of a diverse range of people inside and outside the organisation who classify, transmit or advise on sensitive information

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to government security management
standards for management of sensitive information
classification system for national security and non-national security information
procedures for confirming initial security classifications
international protocols and treaties impacting on government security management
available sources of expert advice
procedures relating to WHS and environment in the context of government security management
equity and diversity principles

Assessment Conditions

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 handling sensitive information.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623

Unit of competency details

PSPSEC009 - Handle sensitive information (Release 1)

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