<<<Does a low level clearance facilitate getting work at a higher level clearance>>>>> - sometimes - the theory is though that if you are = cleared to a low level that you really shouldn't be doing higher level work------ <<<<<<<-are they more likely to take you with a lower level clearance, = rather than no clearance, pending a higher level being obtained?>>>>>>>. - yes, = cos some of initial work has been done - a low level - 'protected' andd = possibly 'highly protected' (can't remember) only require a police check..As I = said in my earlier post as you go up the ladder of levels, the more agencies are involved, ASIO (for internal security) and so on, through various = 'spook' departments <<<<If so, can you apply for it - and through whom?>>>>> - no you can't = apply yourself - all has to be initiated though the organisation that you are working for... This makes sense if you think about it. If you get a contract or a perm position with an organisation, then you would assume that they have done = some basic checking about you beforehand, for example, referees, prev work = history etc. If you walk in off the street to your local security vetting agency - = you could be 'anyone'. Mr Local Terrorist trying to get a job, Mr Local = Chinese Spy etc etc. There are different types of clearance as well remember - the what I = call 'commercial' clearance - protected - highly protected etc etc then you = move over into the Defence / Foreign Affairs type clearances - confidential, highly confidential, Secret - Top Secret - Top Secret negative vetting - = Top Secret Positive vetting - etc etc=20 Debbie -----Original Message----- From: BIRTLEY-KENT,Christine [mailto:Christine.BIRTLEY-KENT@xxxxxxxxxxx] = Sent: Tuesday, 2 December 2003 3:12=20 To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: atw: Re: Security clearance closed shop Michael wrote> BTW, CK, if you're trying to buy a security clearance, don't forget to ask=3D20 for a "special" passport at the same time. Why - I already have two! Serious question - I was placed by a consultancy company into ADO and received the lowest level of security clearance to do that job within a week or two. Does a low level clearance facilitate getting work at a higher level clearance - eg, are they more likely to take you with a lower level clearance, rather than no clearance, pending a higher level being obtained? If so, can you apply for it - and through whom? ck Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and any attached files = may be confidential information, and may also be the subject of legal professional privilege. If you are not the intended recipient any use, disclosure or copying of this e-mail is unauthorised. If you have = received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply = e-mail and delete all copies of this transmission together with any = attachments. ************************************************** To post a message to austechwriter, send the message to austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To subscribe to austechwriter, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "subscribe" in the Subject = field. To unsubscribe, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx = with "unsubscribe" in the Subject field. To search the austechwriter archives, go to www.freelists.org/archives/austechwriter To contact the list administrator, send a message to austechwriter-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ************************************************** ************************************************** To post a message to austechwriter, send the message to austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To subscribe to austechwriter, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "subscribe" in the Subject field. To unsubscribe, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject field. To search the austechwriter archives, go to www.freelists.org/archives/austechwriter To contact the list administrator, send a message to austechwriter-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx **************************************************