Unit of competency Outline

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Analyse information

Analyse information

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCITL002
State Code
AUZ35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to reduce and describe intelligence information, analyse and interpret that information and develop inferences from it.This unit describes the performance standards required for an intelligence officer working in the correctional services industry where the analysis of information is required to assist intelligence operations. However, with contextualisation the unit may apply to intelligence officers working in other contexts. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to working with sensitive information.A person undertaking this role works independently and in small teams under light supervision. They make independent decisions within a procedural framework.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 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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC779 CSCITL502 Analyse information Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH7 CSC50115 Diploma of Correctional Administration Qualification
BIF6 CSC50122 Diploma of Correctional Administration Qualification