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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research ICT security requirements

1.1 Investigate and gather statutory, commercial and application security requirements

1.2 Assess impact on the existing ICT system

1.3 Identify additional ICT security requirements

1.4 Document security requirements and forward to appropriate person for approval

2. Conduct risk analysis

2.1 Identify security threats and determine security specifications, taking into account the internal and external business environment

2.2 Develop controls and contingencies to alleviate security threats

2.3 Identify the costs associated with contingencies

2.4 Document and forward recommendations to appropriate person for approval

3. Develop ICT security policy and operational procedures

3.1 Review feedback from appropriate person to determine how to manage security threats

3.2 Develop security policies based on the security strategy

3.3 Create and document work procedures based on the security policies

3.4 Document operating procedures and forward to appropriate person for approval

3.5 Take action to ensure confidentiality of client and user information

3.6 Apply statutory requirements to policy and procedures

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 3.1-3.3

• Recognises and interprets legislative, organisational and technical material to determine job requirements

Writing

1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.2-3.4

• Develops a broad range of procedural material for a specific audience, using clear and detailed language to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations

Oral Communication

3.1

• Uses listening and questioning skills to confirm understanding for requirements and articulates information clearly and concisely

Numeracy

2.3

• Interprets numerical data to develop a broad plan, budget and strategy

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 3.6

• Understands own legal rights and responsibilities, and understands general legal principles applicable across work contexts

Interact with others

1.4, 2.4, 3.4

• Actively identifies the requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.5

• Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world
• Uses digital technologies and systems safely and legally when gathering, storing, accessing and sharing information, with a growing awareness of the permanence and transparency of all activities
• May operate from a broad conceptual plan, developing the operational detail in stages, and regularly reviewing priorities and performance
• Takes responsibility for high-impact decisions in complex situations involving many variables and constraints
• Uses nuanced understanding of context to recognise anomalies and subtle deviations to normal expectations, focussing attention on critical issues and variables

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTNWK519 Design an ICT security framework

ICANWK519A Design an IT security framework

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor change to the title.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.