Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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. Identify assets and threats

1.1 Identify types of information assets in the organisation

1.2 Identify mechanisms by which information assets are accessed, transmitted and stored

1.3 Establish nature of threats to information assets and determine effect that loss or damage may have to the organisation

2. Secure assets

2.1 Identify actions, mechanisms and strategies to protect information assets

2.2 Secure assets within scope of authority

2.3 Report issues to appropriate person and other issues where they are outside scope of authority

3. Mitigate or prevent damage to assets

3.1 Identify signs and evidence that information assets are threatened or undergoing loss or damage

3.2 Provide first level response to reduce effects, mitigate damage and protect evidence

3.3 Report incident, effects and actions to appropriate person

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1

• Researches and interprets text to identify misleading information and compare technical specifications, and identify solutions to new and emerging issues to maintain system

Writing

2.3, 3.3

• Uses simple vocabulary to report textual information in a sequential manner to the appropriate personnel

Oral Communication

2.3

• Presents factual information in a clear manner, using specific and appropriate language

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3

• Understands roles and responsibilities for task and makes basic decisions on work completion parameters in accordance with organisational standards

Interact with others

2.2, 2.3

• Identifies and takes steps to follow accepted communication practices and protocols

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.3

• Plans and implements routine tasks, aiming to achieve them efficiently
• Initiates standard diagnostic procedures when responding to familiar and unfamiliar problems within immediate context, and seeks input from others when problems remain unresolved
• Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTSAS207 Protect and secure information assets

ICASAS207A Protect and secure information assets

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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