Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Access and control user accounts

1.1 Access ICT system according to organisational procedures

1.2 Modify default and previously created user settings according to security policies

1.3 Access and review logs and audit reports and identify security threats

1.4 Check the requirements for displayed legal notices at log on are aligned to organisational requirements

1.5 Check strength of passwords using required utilities

1.6 Review organisational guidelines for password complexity and tighten if required

1.7 Review password guidelines within other internal departments

1.8 Check for and control legislation compliance breaches

1.9 Identify and resolve ICT system security

2. Secure file and resource access

2.1 Review inbuilt security features of file and resource access

2.2 Review and develop file security categorisation scheme

2.3 Monitor and record security threats to ICT system

2.4 Implement file and resource virus checking process

2.5 Schedule ICT system components virus checking process

2.6 Investigate and implement inbuilt and additional encryption facilities

3. Recommend and administer security measures

3.1 Perform user spot checks according to organisational policies and procedures

3.2 Document areas and instances where security procedures are not being followed

3.3 Create security adherence recommendations

3.4 Prepare and present audit report and recommendations to required personnel

3.5 Obtain recommended changes approval

3.6 Implement approved changes

4. Finalise ICT system security procedures

4.1 Conform all ICT system security checks have been performed

4.2 Review implemented security changes

4.3 Evaluate and report on system security procedures

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Reading

• Researches and analyses technical and non-technical information and system data from a range of sources to determine requirements and complete required actions

Writing

• Prepares complex workplace documentation detailing information, requirements and recommendations using appropriate structure, layout and technical programming language

Oral Communication

• Obtains information by listening and questioning and participates in verbal exchanges with a range of personnel using detailed and clear language to contribute information and express requirements and recommendations

Numeracy

• Uses mathematical equations to calculate and compare system and numerical data to determine required actions and prepare reports and schedules

Teamwork

• Selects and uses required conventions and protocols when communicating with others in a range of work contexts

Problem solving

• Applies analytical processes to resolve technical or conceptual problems

Self-management

• Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes

Technology

• Uses main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.