Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to command, lead and manage intelligence personnel.

Application of the Unit 

This unit would typically apply to an intelligence supervisor working across the spectrum of strategic, operational and tactical environments; supervision covers a variety of intelligence operations as described in the Range Statement.

This unit also includes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage in an operational environment. It therefore requires individuals to be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment, to act independently and to lead by example.

Command is the authority a commander in an intelligence service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Pre-requisite Unit /s 

Nil

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 Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Plan and prepare for intelligence operations 

1.1 Competence of subordinates to undertake intelligence operations  is confirmed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 

1.2 Personnel administration  is maintained in accordance with standard procedures

1.3 Orders are received and clarified as necessary to determine commander's intent

1.4 Constraints  relevant to task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures

1.5 Appropriate resources for task are assembled and shortfalls that limit capability are reported to chain of command

1.6 Planning decisions to solve operational problems are made based on a logical process 

1.7 Battle procedure  is conducted in accordance with standard procedures

1.8 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and safety precautions are applied throughout the process

1.9 Legal requirements  for activities are identified and applied during the process

2. Conduct intelligence operations 

2.1 Orders and briefs are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures

2.2 Subordinates are directed and supervised in accordance with standard procedures

2.3 Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

2.4 Support from outside agencies  is organised and directed

2.5 Technical advice is provided to supervisors and subordinates regarding the conduct of intelligence operations

3. Finalise intelligence operations 

3.1 Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

3.2 Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures

3.3 Equipment, stores and explosive ordnance are managed in accordance with standard procedures

3.4 Documentation  is completed in accordance with standard procedures

3.5 Subordinate health and wellbeing is monitored and managed in accordance with standard procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

• access and use resources
• conduct briefings and debriefings
• counsel subordinates and evaluate performance
• develop instructions from given orders
• disseminate information
• give and receive workplace feedback
• handle detainees
• make a presentation
• manage own professional performance
• operate computer packages
• organise, collect and analyse information
• prepare and write reports
• present logical and structured arguments
• process and maintain workplace information
• provide advice
• read, interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures
• use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• work as part of a team
• work with minimal supervision

Required Knowledge

• collection planning
• evaluation criteria
• legal responsibilities
• planning and coordination of protective security operations
• relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements and rules of engagement
• relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
• risk assessments
• specialist capabilities
• troop and personnel movement requirements
• workplace communication strategies
• workplace equity and diversity

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to supervise a range of activitieswhich must include supervision of the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time in at least two different contexts.

This includes assessment in a minimum of two environments. For example:

• protective security
• combat intelligence
• specialist intelligencedisciplines.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency must be assessed in the workplaceor in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• intelligence workers
• communication and information technology equipment and data.

Guidance information for assessment 

The preferred method of assessment is direct observation over time. However, a supervisor can operate independently and evidence will need to be gathered from third party reports and organisational records.

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.

Intelligence operations may include 

Agent operations

Amphibious intelligence operations

Collection management

Combat intelligence operations

Counter surveillance

Desk analysis

Field security

Human intelligence operations

Imagery analysis

Interrogation

Psychological operations

Security inspections

Security investigations

Security surveys

Signals intelligence operations

Surveillance operations

Standard procedures may include 

Australian Quality Training Framework

Australian Standards

Defence instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Industry practices

Job guides and other publications

Maintenance schedules

Manufacturers' specifications, procedures and technical instructions

OH&S requirements and regulations

Organisational instructions and journals

Organisational policies and procedures

Quality control

Regulatory requirements

Relevant local government by-laws

Routine orders

Security instructions and procedures

Standard Operating Procedures

Standing orders

Workplace agreements

Written and verbal orders

Personnel administration may include 

Career management

Counselling

Discipline

Leave

Pay

Welfare

Constraints may include 

Environmental conditions

Experience of subordinates

Health

Morale

Operational situation/tempo

Resources

Terrain

Time

Troops to task

Welfare

Logical process may include 

Intelligence preparation of the battlefield

Military appreciation process

War gaming

Battle procedure may include 

Administration

Concurrent activity

Reconnaissance

Rehearsals

Warning orders

Legal requirements may include 

Geneva conventions and protocols

International laws

Laws of Armed Conflict

National laws

Rules of Engagement

State/territory laws

Outside agencies may include 

Australian Defence organisations

Allied and coalition forces

Civil intelligence agencies

Coalition forces

Government organisations

Media

Non-government organisations

Police

Documentation may include 

Captured documents

Case reports

Collection plan

Database

Interview reports

Maps and overlays

Office files

Records

Specialist product

Co-requisite Unit /s 

Nil