PUAPOL035B Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process

Revision Number: 4

PUAPOL035B Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process

Modification History

PUAPOL035B Release 3:	Unit Descriptor and Application revised.

PUAPOL035B Release 2:	Layout adjusted. No changes to content.

PUAPOL035B Release 1:	Primary release.

Unit Descriptor

This unit covers the competency to develop, deliver and disseminate intelligence outputs to assist decision making.

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

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Write reports	1.1 The client's expectation of an appropriate written report protocol is determined 1.2 The written report format, tone and language are specific to the audience and/or operational circumstances 1.3 The report content is accurate and written in a concise and logical manner 1.4 The written report conforms to acceptable writing conventions and is presented in a professional manner 1.5 The written report is disseminated to the intended recipients in a timely manner
2. Conduct briefings	2.1 The briefing is planned so that all essential information is included and logically arranged 2.2 Briefing content is developed and delivered in a concise and logical manner 2.3 Briefing content is structured to facilitate audience comprehension
3. Provide electronic products	3.1 Intended recipients are identified and contacted to establish needs and expectations 3.2 Caveats are determined and applied to ensure that limitations on release of the product are understood 3.3 Electronic products are designed to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances 3.4 Electronic products are selected and presented to ensure conciseness and enhance delivery and recipient understanding of the message 3.5 Electronic products are disseminated to the intended recipient in a form and timeframe to meet client needs and expectations
4. Obtain feedback from clients	4.1 Lines of communication are established and maintained to elicit feedback from clients 4.2 Feedback on products and dissemination methods is actively sought from clients to facilitate an improved product 4.3 Client feedback is acknowledged and recorded to enable appropriate action/adjustments to the intelligence product to be made

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills
oral communication (listening, establishing rapport, negotiation, conflict resolution, presentations) written communication in preparing intelligence analysis reports etc analysing, synthesising and evaluating deductive and inductive reasoning constructing sound inductive arguments computer and information system usage resource management including budgetary, human and physical resources and allocation/access operational safety
Required Knowledge
government and policy environments within which operations will be managed different types of criminal activity and their elements eg general crime, theft, burglary, assault, drugs, fraud, embezzlement, homicide etc correct interpretation of all applicable laws, policy and procedures. Applicable law, policy and procedures for all the jurisdictions are detailed in the comprehensive legislation appendix at the close of the police standards submission briefing and report writing techniques available resources/equipment required to support intelligence reporting and briefing processes (in a range of formats) security issues and classifications electronic presentation techniques client feedback mechanisms intelligence dissemination protocols, including appropriate caveats and releasability of information

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 provision of intelligence information that is useable. Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
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.
Written report protocol:	will generally include a cover page caveat probability rating table of contents glossary of terms executive summary introduction (aim, objective, methodology, limitations) body conclusion recommendation appendices security classification referenced sources and agencies time frame reference authorship
Types of written report may include:	briefing papers tactical strategic threat assessment information report operational ministerial the written report may be disseminated to addressees on the Information Collection Plan list, organisational management, and team members
Professional manner include:	using correct grammar and syntax correct spelling appropriate paragraphing page layout justification use of colour graphics paper quality
Style includes:	briefing 'on the run' formal/informal structured/unstructured planned or impromptu questions/no questions
Format may be:	interactive or didactic
Logistics may include:	presenter invitations suitable locations time duration
Resources may include:	public address system overhead projector and screen handouts video electronic aids human resources
Notification may be:	by written oral electronic means
Briefing protocols generally:	introductions security classifications briefing formats statement of purpose, statement of duration presentation of major findings, supporting data, conclusions, recommendations provision of questioning time closing of briefing
Communication skills include:	visual aids speech presence and language as well as interpersonal skills such as empathy and fairness and being perceptive of all forms - verbal and non-verbal - of feedback from the audience
Presentation include:	both the body of the presentation and the answering of questions
Electronic products may include:	computer databases software modem communication video or audio tape e-mail and electronic versions of oral briefings or written reports
Feedback may be:	formal informal written oral electronic
Appropriate action may include:	no action amend present and future products and dissemination methods responding to feedback

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.