Unit of competency Outline

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Analyse information

Analyse information

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAPOL034B
State Code
D3796
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
28/08/2012
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competency to analyse collated information for intelligence purposes.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Reduce and describe information
  • 1.1 Information to be subjected to analysis is identified
  • 1.2 Information is reduced and described in a suitable form to support the development of interpretations
  • 1.3 The reduction and description processes are reviewed to determine their appropriateness, and improvements made where necessary
  • 1.4 Information not used in the reduction and description processes is archived to facilitate future reference
2. Analyse and interpret information
  • 2.1 Appropriate thinking processes are used to interpret the information
  • 2.2 Sound inductive reasoning is applied to ensure consistency of interpretations based on the information
  • 2.3 Interpretations are credible to facilitate user acceptance of interpretations and formulation of inferences based on the factual quantitative and qualitative information
3. Develop inferences
  • 3.1 Possible interpretations are tested to review credibility and consistency with new information
  • 3.2 Interpretations are refined and consolidated to strengthen inferences drawn
  • 3.3 Assumptions in the arguments leading to inferences are clearly stated to inform clients and users
  • 3.4 Sound inferences are formulated from facts and the tested interpretations
  • 3.5 The chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear to ensure transparency to users and clients
  • 3.6 Inferences are reviewed to identify and address any fallacies in reasoning
  • 3.7 The relationship between the information developed and the probable interpretations is assessed and reported to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines
  • 3.8 Sound recommendations are developed and reported to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes
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.
Analysis can be:
quantitative and/or qualitative
It can be explorative, descriptive, causative or predictive
Methods of analysis can include:
hypothesis development
link analysis
comparative analysis
biographical analysis
demographics or geographic analysis
historical analysis
scenario generation
Delphi technique
morphological analysis
Thinking processes will be:
inductive (interpreting raw information, identifying trends or patterns and testing them)
deductive (beginning with a hypothesis and testing it), lateral, critical, or creative
thinking processes involve the use of problem solving techniques and decision making
Forms of reduced information include:
charts
lists
diagrams
tables
summaries
Testing of interpretations must be:
balanced
logical
sceptical
objective and comprehensive to be considered appropriate
testing must involve logical reasoning
and may involve critical evaluation of additional information collection
Refining and consolidating interpretations involves:
additional testing
re-evaluation
reformation or other activities aimed at conformation to a strong degree of probability
Sound inferences may include:
predictions and interpretations that are probable, estimates, and/or explanations
The assessment of the relationship:
between the information developed and the probable interpretations may be reported in written form, orally, formally or informally
Sound recommendations may address:
both strategies and tactical issues
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in analysis that must be logical, valid, reliable and relevant.
Consistency in performance
Evidence of competency in this Unit will need to be gathered over time and from across a range of simulated and/or actual workplace activities.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C3930 PUAPOL034A Analyse information Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVO34 POLCOV005 Analyse information to develop intelligence Unit of competency