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Process information into intelligence

Process information into intelligence

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFIN001A
State Code
AVV30
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
15/03/2012
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Description
This unit covers the competency required to evaluate and analyse information to produce intelligence.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise information
  • 1.1 Instructions to conduct the processing activity are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary
  • 1.2 Intelligence outputs are identified in accordance with user and client requirements
  • 1.3 Security requirements are maintained throughout the process in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.4 Work timelines are confirmed to ensure that outputs will be available; if not advice is sought from supervisor
  • 1.5 Information or data is converted for use in the analytical process
  • 1.6 Collected information is evaluated in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.7 Information gaps are identified and reported to supervisor
  • 1.8 Benchmarks and evaluation criteria appropriate to the intelligence requirement are identified
  • 1.9 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and safety precautions are applied throughout the process
  • 1.10 Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during the process
2. Analyse and interpret information
  • 2.1 Appropriate thinking process is used to interpret the information
  • 2.2 Assumptions that have been made about the processing of information are stated in a way that is clear, justified and consistent with work objectives
  • 2.3 Analytical and diagnostic techniques are selected that are reliable and appropriate to the intelligence requirement
  • 2.4 Trends are identified and analysed in light of environmental and cultural factors relevant to the particular situation
  • 2.5 Analysed information is interpreted to identify relevance to the operation
  • 2.6 Interpretations are made based on the factual, quantitative, and qualitative information
  • 2.7 Possible interpretations are tested, refined and consolidated to review credibility and consistency with new information
3. Develop inferences
  • 3.1 Assumptions in arguments leading to inferences are clearly stated to inform clients and users
  • 3.2 Inferences are formulated from tested interpretations and facts
  • 3.3 Chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear to ensure transparency to clients and users
  • 3.4 Inferences are reviewed to identify and address any fallacies in reasoning
  • 3.5 Recommendations on intelligence analysis outcomes are developed and reported to inform clients and users
4. Review analysis processes
  • 4.1 Results and conclusions are reviewed with relevant person/s wherever possible
  • 4.2 Analysis processes and outcomes are evaluated in accordance with client and user requirements
  • 4.3 Processes are managed and adjusted in accordance with evaluation and feedback from clients and users
  • 4.4 Information and detail related to analysis and evaluation is reported to appropriate parties in accordance with standard procedures
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.
Processing activity may include:
Assessment
Collection and sorting
Evaluation
Integration
Interpretation
Registration
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Quality Training Framework
Australian Standards
Defence instructions
Doctrine pamphlets
Industry practices
Job guides and other publications
Maintenance schedules
Manufacturers' 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
Information or data may include:
Decrypted information
Information broken down into data elements
Re-formatted information
Translated information
Evaluating collected information may include:
Relevance
Reliability
Timeliness
Utility
Validity
Evaluation criteria may include:
Information requirements
Organisational guidance
Terms of reference
Legal requirements may include:
Geneva conventions and protocols
International laws
Laws of Armed Conflict
National laws
Rules of Engagement
State/territory laws
Thinking process may include:
Assessment
Comprehension
Deductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Inference
Interpretation
Logic
Analytical and diagnostic techniques may include:
Association matrices
Data sorting
Link analysis
Qualitative analysis
Quantitative analysis
Statistical analysis
Trend analysis
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to collect raw information or data and then to evaluate, process and convert this information into a useful intelligence product in accordance with specific client and user requirements.
Consistency in performance
Competency 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:
computer and relevant software
legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to test and evaluation processes
plans
workplace documentation
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