Conduct security awareness sessions

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:34 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
PSPSEC003

State Code
AWT44

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
07/03/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/07/2016

Field of Education

099905 - Security Services

Original Release Date

21/07/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the skills required to present information and/or awareness sessions on government security management. It includes preparation and delivery of presentations and reviewing outcomes.This unit applies to those working in a security environment or other generalist or specialist public sector workplaces in which they are required to conduct presentations on security awareness.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 the conducting of presentations, including WHS.Those undertaking this unit would generally work independently and as part of a team, using support resources as required and with occasional supervisory responsibilities. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for security awareness presentation

1.1 Determine outcomes of the presentation reflecting the identified needs of participants.
1.2 Select and document presentation methods to suit identified outcomes, participants’ needs, equipment and resources.
1.3 Make provision for participant contribution to the session, based on their experience.
1.4 Validate the content of materials prior to use.
1.5 Include examples of instances and results of non-compliance in presentation materials.
1.6 Prepare information and resources to suit specified objectives, needs of the participants, group size and venue.
1.7 Link the presentation to other elements of the organisations security awareness campaign.

2. Deliver session on security awareness

2.1 Facilitate opportunities for discussion of broad conceptual, ethical and legal issues surrounding government security management.
2.2 Explain information, activities and other aspects to participants according to their level of understanding and experience.
2.3 Use materials and techniques adapted to the participants.
2.4 Generate a positive perspective of the organisation's security management and elicit feedback.
2.5 Use case studies to address urgency and levels of risk in security management.
2.6 Highlight models of excellence in government security management.

3. Review security awareness session outcomes

3.1 Encourage participant feedback on all aspects of the security awareness sessions.
3.2 Review suitability of approach, content and outcomes for further activities.
3.3 Review own performance against objectives and in response to participants’ feedback and comments.
3.4 Give advice on possible future activities or amendments to security awareness strategy and programs, including high risk areas for security management.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C8315	PSPSEC303A	Conduct security awareness sessions	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODW37	PSPSEC020	Conduct security awareness sessions	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZX1	PSP30116	Certificate III in Government	Qualification