Unit of competency
Modification History
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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 PSPSEC503A Implement and monitor security risk management plans.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to implement and monitor a security risk management plan. It includes implementing the plan, monitoring the risk environment and evaluating the plan.
This unit applies to those working in a security role with some responsibility for addressing organisational risk.
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, particularly those related to implementing risk management plans.
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, occasionally accessing and evaluating support from a broad range of sources, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Security
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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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. |
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1. Implement security plan |
1.1 Implement countermeasures and treat security risks. 1.2 Follow and meet timeframes and budgetary requirements. 1.3 Comply with legal, government and organisational policy requirements. 1.4 Document and monitor residual risks. |
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2. Monitor the risk environment |
2.1 Determine and document strategies to monitor the risk environment. 2.2 Monitor security risks, types and sources of threats to detect changing circumstances that may alter risk management priorities. 2.3 Conduct monitoring on a regular basis. 2.4 Monitor organisational changes to identify circumstances where re-examination of the security environment becomes necessary. 2.5 Document and act upon results of monitoring. |
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3. Evaluate security plan |
3.1 Monitor risk treatments to gauge extent and effectiveness of implementation. 3.2 Evaluate treatments against the objectives of the security plan. 3.3 Obtain feedback from stakeholders on the adequacy and need for current security measures affecting their work area. 3.4 Identify and address weaknesses in the security plan. 3.5 Review the plan on an ongoing basis, to detect exceptional incidents, breaches, and changes in circumstances. 3.6 Update the plan to reflect current circumstances. |
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 PSPSEC503A Implement and monitor security risk management plans.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
