Modification History
PUAPOL034B Release 3: Unit Descriptor and Application revised.
PUAPOL034B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
PUAPOL034B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency to analyse collated information for intelligence purposes.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Application of the Unit
The application for this unit has not been fully developed. It will be reviewed as part of the process of implementing the Design Model for Streamlined Training Package Material.
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Reduce and describe information |
1.1 Information to be subjected to analysis is identified 1.2 Information is reduced and described in a suitable form to support the development of interpretations 1.3 The reduction and description processes are reviewed to determine their appropriateness, and improvements made where necessary 1.4 Information not used in the reduction and description processes is archived to facilitate future reference |
2. Analyse and interpret information |
2.1 Appropriate thinking processes are used to interpret the information 2.2 Sound inductive reasoning is applied to ensure consistency of interpretations based on the information 2.3 Interpretations are credible to facilitate user acceptance of interpretations and formulation of inferences based on the factual quantitative and qualitative information |
3. Develop inferences |
3.1 Possible interpretations are tested to review credibility and consistency with new information 3.2 Interpretations are refined and consolidated to strengthen inferences drawn 3.3 Assumptions in the arguments leading to inferences are clearly stated to inform clients and users 3.4 Sound inferences are formulated from facts and the tested interpretations 3.5 The chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear to ensure transparency to users and clients 3.6 Inferences are reviewed to identify and address any fallacies in reasoning 3.7 The relationship between the information developed and the probable interpretations is assessed and reported to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines 3.8 Sound recommendations are developed and reported to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes |
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
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. Consistency in performance Evidence of competency in this Unit will need to be gathered over time and from across a range of simulated and/or actual workplace activities. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. Specific resources for assessment No special requirements. |
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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Analysis can be: |
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Methods of analysis can include: |
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Thinking processes will be: |
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Forms of reduced information include: |
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Testing of interpretations must be: |
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Refining and consolidating interpretations involves: |
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Sound inferences may include: |
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The assessment of the relationship : |
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Sound recommendations may address: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.