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Log target communications
Log target communications
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFIN016
DEFIN016
State Code
AVV45
AVV45
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
24/01/2013
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
100705 - Written Communication
Description
This unit covers the competency required to record the details of intercepted target communications. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Log intercepted communications
- 1.1 Intercept details are logged or gisted in accordance with standard procedures.
- 1.2 Information of situational value contained within intercept is identified and flagged.
- 1.3 Organisational abbreviations are used for brevity in accordance with standard procedures.
- 1.4 Appropriate actions are taken to identify and remedy, or report problems encountered during the logging process in accordance with standard procedures.
- 1.5 Security of information is maintained in accordance with standard procedures.
- 1.6 Legal requirements for intercept activities are identified and applied during the logging process.
2. Report items of interest
- 2.1 Situational analysis of information is conducted, annotated and reported where necessary.
- 2.2 Flagged information is prioritised in accordance with standard procedures.
- 2.3 Flagged information is reported to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational 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.
Intercept details may include:
location of emitter
mode of transmission
modulation type
target type/ID
transmission text (data/voice)
transmitting frequency
transmitting frequency band
Logged may include:
audio recording
computer generated data
digital imaging
hand written notes
video recording
logged transcript
Gist
a form of summarising that captures the essence of the intercept without taking the same amount of time as a verbatim transcription
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Defence Instructions
doctrinal pamphlets
job guides, other publications
manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
workplace health and safety regulations
organisational policies and procedures
procedure manuals
relevant local government by laws
relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Routine Orders
Standing Operating Procedures
Standing Orders
written and verbal orders
Organisational abbreviations may include:
approved organisational abbreviations for place names, common words and phrases, and acronyms
organisational/international pro-signs
organisational specific codes
internationally recognised abbreviations
shorthand
Legal requirements may include:
international law
privacy legislation
telecommunications legislation
Report may include:
briefing
email
formal message (transmitted by data or voice)
formatted report
verbal (in person, radio, phone)
Relevant personnel may include:
colleagues
customers
operators
supervisors or line managers
users
Intercept details may include:
location of emitter
mode of transmission
modulation type
target type/ID
transmission text (data/voice)
transmitting frequency
transmitting frequency band
Logged may include:
audio recording
computer generated data
digital imaging
hand written notes
video recording
logged transcript
Gist
a form of summarising that captures the essence of the intercept without taking the same amount of time as a verbatim transcription
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Defence Instructions
doctrinal pamphlets
job guides, other publications
manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
workplace health and safety regulations
organisational policies and procedures
procedure manuals
relevant local government by laws
relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Routine Orders
Standing Operating Procedures
Standing Orders
written and verbal orders
Organisational abbreviations may include:
approved organisational abbreviations for place names, common words and phrases, and acronyms
organisational/international pro-signs
organisational specific codes
internationally recognised abbreviations
shorthand
Legal requirements may include:
international law
privacy legislation
telecommunications legislation
Report may include:
briefing
formal message (transmitted by data or voice)
formatted report
verbal (in person, radio, phone)
Relevant personnel may include:
colleagues
customers
operators
supervisors or line managers
users
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
identify information of value contained within an intercepted communication
prioritise and report identified information of value to appropriate personnel
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated during a range of logging activities conducted over time utilising current specialist sensor equipment and procedures to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of relevant workplace situations, collection systems, and target communications environments.
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 collection systems
organisational guidelines and procedures
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
identify information of value contained within an intercepted communication
prioritise and report identified information of value to appropriate personnel
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated during a range of logging activities conducted over time utilising current specialist sensor equipment and procedures to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of relevant workplace situations, collection systems, and target communications environments.
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 collection systems
organisational guidelines and procedures
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD11 | DEFINT016 | Log target communications | Unit of competency |
