PSPSEC023 — Conduct personnel security assessments

1 Collect, analyse and evaluate personal information.

• 1.1Collect information from the subject to be assessed in accordance with the purpose of the security assessment.
• 1.2Obtain additional information where gaps, anomalies, deficiencies or discrepancies exist in the information provided.
• 1.3Corroborate information and assess validity and reliability.
• 1.4Conduct analysis in accordance with general suitability indicators and security standards.
• 1.5Extract and interpret data and record outcomes.
• 1.6Conduct assessment process with care and sensitivity to assist subjects to deal with its invasive nature.

2 Make recommendations on security assessment outcomes.

• 2.1Formulate recommendations that are consistent with the information obtained.
• 2.2Convey recommendations to required personnel.
• 2.3Confirm with requester of the security assessment and the subject, the right to seek a review if recommendations are negative.
• 2.4Recommend improvements to procedures.

3 Record and report on personnel security assessments.

• 3.1Maintain complete and up to date records.
• 3.2Prepare reports that are clear, fair and objective and use language suited to the purpose.
• 3.3Address urgency and levels of risk in reports.
• 3.4Adhere to procedures for storing and managing confidential and sensitive information.

What does an assessment tool for PSPSEC023 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPSEC023 needs to address all 31 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PSPSEC023?

Auditori pulls the current release of PSPSEC023 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PSPSEC023 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PSPSEC023 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PSPSEC023, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.