Unit of competency Outline
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Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment
Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFCMM001
DEFCMM001
State Code
AVT48
AVT48
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
029901 - Security Science
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment.It includes the skills required to maintain personnel, physical, communications and information systems security within the Defence communications and information systems workplace.This unit applies to communications and information systems operators working within Defence but may be relevant to others who work in this field.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 work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision within specific communications environments. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a range of sometimes unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain physical security
- 1.1 Maintain physical security to ensure the safeguarding of official matters
- 1.2 Report breaches of physical security to appropriate personnel
2 Maintain communications security
- 2.1 Protect classified and sensitive material as it is passed over communications paths
- 2.2 Handle classified and cryptographic material
- 2.3 Document and report security violations
3 Maintain information system security
- 3.1 Protect information systems media, assets and data
- 3.2 Record and report breaches of security
4 Maintain personnel security
- 4.1 Apply personnel security principles to protect against the threat of subversion, sabotage and espionage
- 4.2 Record and report breaches of security
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD267 | DEFSS00008 | Communication Operations Skill Set | Skill set |
| AWY0 | DEF33115 | Certificate III in Sensor Operations | Qualification |