Modification History
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DEF12V2 |
New unit. |
1 |
DEF12V1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
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.
Application of the Unit
This unit was designed for Defence personnel working within the electronic warfare and signals intelligence fields but may be applicable to any individual employed within a similar role.
Typically individuals perform this activity independently with indirect supervision. The application of this unit in the workplace involves the process following the interception of a target signal of interest, where details of the intercepted material are recorded in accordance with standard procedures and legislative requirements.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
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. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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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:
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:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Intercept details may include: |
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Logged may include: |
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Gist |
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Standard procedures may include: |
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Organisational abbreviations may include: |
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Legal requirements may include: |
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Report may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.