Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 11:01 AM AWST
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Analyse information
Analyse information
Unit of competency
National Code
CSCITL502
CSCITL502
State Code
WC779
WC779
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2014
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
22/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the performance standards required for an intelligence officer working in the correctional services industry to reduce and analyse information and develop sound inferences.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Reduce and describe information
- 1.1 Identify information to be subjected to analysis.
- 1.2 Sort and classify information into a suitable format for analysis and interpretation from facts.
- 1.3 Review the reduction and description processes to determine the relevance and importance of the information, and make improvements where necessary.
- 1.4 Archive information not used in the reduction and description process to facilitate future reference.
2 Analyse and interpret information
- 2.1 Establish premise statements from information using deductive reasoning.
- 2.2 Ensure consistency of interpretations by applying sound inductive and deductive reasoning.
3 Develop inferences
- 3.1 Test possible interpretations to review credibility and consistency with new information.
- 3.2 Refine and consolidate interpretations to ensure strength of inferences.
- 3.3 Clearly state any assumptions made in the formation of inferences to inform clients and users.
- 3.4 Formulate sound inferences from facts and the refined and consolidated interpretations.
- 3.5 Ensure the chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear and transparent to users and clients.
- 3.6 Review inferences to identify and address any errors in reasoning.
- 3.7 Seek further information where gaps are identified.
- 3.8 Assess relationship between the inferences developed and the probable interpretations and report to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines.
- 3.9 Develop sound recommendations and report to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes.
Not applicable.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
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
Assessment and evidence must confirm the ability to:
sort and classify information according to needs of subject for analysis
use sound inductive and deductive reasoning
test interpretations of information
formulate sound inferences from interpretations
identify errors in reasoning in interpretation formation
write recommendation reports for clients based on interpretations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit contains knowledge that may be assessed off the job, for example in a structured learning process, and performance outcomes which can be assessed in a simulated or real workplace in routine activities and in conjunction with other units.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment method should reflect workplace demand, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors and personal experience that may affect response to the questions.
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when working with human sources
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party performance reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit may be enhanced by clustering with:
CSCITL501 Manage human sources
CSCITL503 Produce and review standard intelligence products
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
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
Assessment and evidence must confirm the ability to:
sort and classify information according to needs of subject for analysis
use sound inductive and deductive reasoning
test interpretations of information
formulate sound inferences from interpretations
identify errors in reasoning in interpretation formation
write recommendation reports for clients based on interpretations
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit contains knowledge that may be assessed off the job, for example in a structured learning process, and performance outcomes which can be assessed in a simulated or real workplace in routine activities and in conjunction with other units.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment method should reflect workplace demand, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors and personal experience that may affect response to the questions.
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when working with human sources
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party performance reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment of this unit may be enhanced by clustering with:
CSCITL501 Manage human sources
CSCITL503 Produce and review standard intelligence products
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUZ35 | CSCITL002 | Analyse information | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W996 | CSC50112 | Diploma of Correctional Administration | Qualification |