CPPSEC3012 STORE AND PROTECT INFORMATION
Unit descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to store and protect information for future
retrieval. It requires an ability to use appropriate technology to record and maintain the integrity of data, as well as to preserve evidence which may be used in future judicial proceedings.
This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons involved in security operations in
those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Application of the unit
This unit of competency has application in the security industry in those roles involving operational activities. Competency requires legal and operational knowledge applicable to relevant sectors of the security industry. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines.
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1 Collect and assess information.
1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to storing and protecting information are identified and complied with.
1.2 Information is collected and assessed for accuracy and potential future use in accordance with client requirements.
1.3 Protection requirements and storage methods are determined in accordance with client and legislative requirements.
1.4 Information is labelled, registered and recorded using appropriate business equipment.
2 Store information.
2.1 Information is stored for future analysis, dissemination and use in accordance with legislative requirements.
2.2 Factors relevant to the secure and safe storage of information are addressed and confirmed as required with relevant persons.
2.3 Storage arrangements are implemented in accordance with best practice and client requirements.
2.4 Continuity logs are established and maintained to monitor security and movement of information.
3 Dispose of information.
3.1 Authorisation to dispose of information is verified with relevant persons.
3.2 Information disposal method is determined appropriate to the type of information.
3.3 Information is disposed of in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements.
3.4 Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in accordance with organisational procedures.
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to store and protect information for future
retrieval. It requires an ability to use appropriate technology to record and maintain the integrity of data, as well as to preserve evidence which may be used in future judicial proceedings.
This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons involved in security operations in
those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Application of the unit
This unit of competency has application in the security industry in those roles involving operational activities. Competency requires legal and operational knowledge applicable to relevant sectors of the security industry. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines.
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1 Collect and assess information.
1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to storing and protecting information are identified and complied with.
1.2 Information is collected and assessed for accuracy and potential future use in accordance with client requirements.
1.3 Protection requirements and storage methods are determined in accordance with client and legislative requirements.
1.4 Information is labelled, registered and recorded using appropriate business equipment.
2 Store information.
2.1 Information is stored for future analysis, dissemination and use in accordance with legislative requirements.
2.2 Factors relevant to the secure and safe storage of information are addressed and confirmed as required with relevant persons.
2.3 Storage arrangements are implemented in accordance with best practice and client requirements.
2.4 Continuity logs are established and maintained to monitor security and movement of information.
3 Dispose of information.
3.1 Authorisation to dispose of information is verified with relevant persons.
3.2 Information disposal method is determined appropriate to the type of information.
3.3 Information is disposed of in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements.
3.4 Relevant documentation is completed and securely maintained in accordance with organisational procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Required skills
· collate and organise information
· collect and assess information
· communicate effectively with people from different social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities
· dispose of information
· identify and comply with applicable legal and procedural requirements including licensing requirements
· operate business equipment and technology
· organise resource and equipment requirements
· prioritise and complete activities within designed timelines
· read, analyse and interpret information
· record and document information
· solve basic problems
· store and preserve information
· use a range of office equipment and technology
· verify validity of information.
Required knowledge
· applicable licensing and legal requirements for handling and managing information and the retention of information
· applicable licensing requirements
· best practice storage arrangements
· documentation formats and processes
· information collation techniques
· information documentation processes and storage procedures
· methods and procedures for the disposal of different types of information
· operational functions of a range of business equipment and technology
· principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques
· privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures
· reporting and documentation requirements
· requirements for preserving and retrieving evidence
· storage requirements for information that is susceptible to spoil or damage (eg film, computer tapes)
· techniques to verify and validate information.
· technology applications relevant to the analysis and storage of information
· types and availability of storage facilities.
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Required skills
· collate and organise information
· collect and assess information
· communicate effectively with people from different social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities
· dispose of information
· identify and comply with applicable legal and procedural requirements including licensing requirements
· operate business equipment and technology
· organise resource and equipment requirements
· prioritise and complete activities within designed timelines
· read, analyse and interpret information
· record and document information
· solve basic problems
· store and preserve information
· use a range of office equipment and technology
· verify validity of information.
Required knowledge
· applicable licensing and legal requirements for handling and managing information and the retention of information
· applicable licensing requirements
· best practice storage arrangements
· documentation formats and processes
· information collation techniques
· information documentation processes and storage procedures
· methods and procedures for the disposal of different types of information
· operational functions of a range of business equipment and technology
· principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques
· privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures
· reporting and documentation requirements
· requirements for preserving and retrieving evidence
· storage requirements for information that is susceptible to spoil or damage (eg film, computer tapes)
· techniques to verify and validate information.
· technology applications relevant to the analysis and storage of information
· types and availability of storage facilities.