Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 8:05 AM AWST
23/07/2026 8:05 AM AWST
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Edit intelligence material for security purposes
Edit intelligence material for security purposes
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFIN003A
DEFIN003A
State Code
AVV32
AVV32
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to amend and arrange information into useful intelligence material, in accordance with specific security requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct source and method protection risk assessment
- 1.1 Sensitivity of the information is determined and documented in accordance with standard procedures
- 1.2 Standard procedures for security of intelligence material are accessed and used throughout the editorial process
- 1.3 Information that requires source and/or method protection is identified in accordance with standard procedures so that suitable risk control measures may be applied
- 1.4 Risk of potential security compromise on release of intelligence material is assessed and documented in accordance with standard procedures
- 1.5 Risk control measures are confirmed with appropriate authorities
- 1.6 Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during the process
2. Edit intelligence material to achieve security criteria
- 2.1 Intelligence material is edited to remove identified risks and non-essential information
- 2.2 Edited material is reviewed to confirm that it meets security criteria, in accordance with standard procedures
- 2.3 Edited material is released in accordance with standard procedures
- 2.4 Stakeholder requirements for intelligence material are considered
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Quality Training Framework
Australian Standards
Defence instructions
Doctrine pamphlets
Industry practices
Job guides and other publications
Maintenance schedules
Manufacturer's specifications, procedures and technical instructions
WHS requirements and regulations
Organisational instructions and journals
Organisational policies and procedures
Quality control
Regulatory requirements
Relevant local government by-laws
Routine orders
Security instructions and procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
Standing orders
Workplace agreements
Written and verbal orders
Intelligence material may include:
Aural and visual transmissions
Briefings
Downlinks
Downloads
Graphics via any media
Notes
Other documents
Written and verbal reports
Editorial process may include:
Arranging information for dissemination
Revising information for dissemination
Risk control measures may include:
Alterations
Compartmenting
Cover stories
Elimination of hazards
Modifications
Risk reduction
Appropriate authorities may include:
External agencies
Managers
Security authorities
Supervisors
Legal requirements may include:
National laws
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Quality Training Framework
Australian Standards
Defence instructions
Doctrine pamphlets
Industry practices
Job guides and other publications
Maintenance schedules
Manufacturer's specifications, procedures and technical instructions
WHS requirements and regulations
Organisational instructions and journals
Organisational policies and procedures
Quality control
Regulatory requirements
Relevant local government by-laws
Routine orders
Security instructions and procedures
Standard Operating Procedures
Standing orders
Workplace agreements
Written and verbal orders
Intelligence material may include:
Aural and visual transmissions
Briefings
Downlinks
Downloads
Graphics via any media
Notes
Other documents
Written and verbal reports
Editorial process may include:
Arranging information for dissemination
Revising information for dissemination
Risk control measures may include:
Alterations
Compartmenting
Cover stories
Elimination of hazards
Modifications
Risk reduction
Appropriate authorities may include:
External agencies
Managers
Security authorities
Supervisors
Legal requirements may include:
National laws
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Nil
Consistency in performance
Competence should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
workplace documentation
suitable material available for editing
Nil
Consistency in performance
Competence should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
workplace documentation
suitable material available for editing
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC02 | DEFINT003 | Edit intelligence material for security purposes | Unit of competency |
