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Employability Skill 

Employability Skills Statement 

Communication 

• complete anti-surveillance report
• ensure written report conforms to acceptable writing conventions and is presented in a professional manner
• establish and maintain lines of communication to elicit feedback from clients
• plan briefing so that all essential information is included and logically arranged
• prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel

Teamwork 

• actively seek feedback on products and dissemination methods from clients to facilitate an improved product
• brief other team members on their roles during the search and questioning, in accordance with organisational requirements
• prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel
• work in a team

Problem solving 

• adjust questioning technique based on the responses
• analyse problems encountered during the transcription process and take appropriate actions, in accordance with workplace procedures
• detect surveillance activity and reaction
• develop line of questioning based on the responses

Initiative and enterprise 

• conduct anti-surveillance drills to evoke a surveillance reaction
• conduct basic analysis of information and identify significant items of interest in accordance with organisational requirements
• disseminate written report to the intended recipients in a timely manner
• prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel

Planning and organising 

• analyse situation, terrain and threat forces to determine operational risk
• determine client’s expectation of an appropriate written report protocol
• plan briefing so that all essential information is included and logically arranged
• produce anti-surveillance plan in accordance with organisational procedures, laws and agreements

Self-management 

• apply occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and safety precautions throughout the operation
• disseminate written report to the intended recipients in a timely manner
• maintain records and make timely reports
• manage personal work priorities and professional development

Learning 

• design electronic products to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances
• examine items found on detainee to establish lines of questioning
• implement workplace orientation and induction procedures
• use workplace and language publications and other reference material to conduct research

Technology 

• design electronic products to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances
• operate photographic equipment
• select and present electronic products to ensure conciseness and to enhance delivery and recipient understanding of the message
• use organisational computer equipment and applications for communications intercept

21 units of competency are required for this qualification including:

• 5 core units
• 16 elective units

Choose a minimum of 6 elective units from the Group A (Specialisation) list below.

Choose a minimum of 4 elective units from the Group B (Combat) list below.

Choose a minimum of 3 elective units from the Group C (Information Technology) list below.

Choose a minimum of 1 elective units from the Group D (General) list below.

Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either elective lists below, or  elsewhere within this training package, or  another endorsed training package, or  accredited course.

Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.

The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.

The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individual’s occupational outcomes.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. 

Code 

Core Units 

DEFEQ001C

Work with equity and diversity

DEFIN001A

Process information into intelligence

BSBCMN311B

Maintain workplace safety

BSBRES401A

Analyse and present research information

PSPSEC405A

Handle security classified information

Code 

Elective Units – Group A (Specialisation) 

Information collection field 

CPPSEC3032A

Gather information by factual investigation

DEFCO402C

Transmit and receive messages utilising Defence messaging systems

DEFCO403C

Transmit and receive data via information exchange systems

DEFCO406A

Transmit and receive messages via voice

DEFPR305B

Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence

DEFPR306B

Obtain images suitable for publication within Defence

PSPGOV406B

Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV419A

Work with interpreters

PSPREG411A

Gather information through interviews

DEFIN015

Locate electromagnetic emissions

DEFIN018

Collect radio frequency emissions

Processing field 

ICPMM322C

Edit a digital image

DEFIN002A

Process voice communications

DEFIN003A

Edit intelligence material for security purposes

PSPGOV420A

Use translation services

DEFIN017

Analyse information for situational value

Dissemination field 

CUVCOR07B

Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea

CUVCOR09B

Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

DEFIN014A

Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process

DEFPR303B

Write material suitable for publication within Defence

∟ DEFPR301B Identify material suitable for publication within Defence

DEFPR307B

Assist in managing production processes

∟ DEFPR301B Identify material suitable for publication within Defence

PUAOPE015A

Conduct briefings and debriefings

DEFIN016

Log target communications

Security field 

CPPSEC3027A

Develop investigative plan

CSCSAS303A

Conduct searches

PSPSEC301A

Secure government assets

PSPSEC302A

Respond to government security incidents

PSPSEC303A

Conduct security awareness sessions

PSPSOHS508A

Participate in the investigation of incidents

DEFCO401C

Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment

Psyops field 

CUFWRT301A

Write content for a range of media

SITXMPR001A

Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials

SITXMPR002A

Create a promotional display or stand

Human exploitation field 

DEFIN004A

Conduct tactical questioning on operations

∟ PSPGOV419A Work with interpreters

DEFIN005A

Conduct interrogation on military operations

∟ DEFIN004A Conduct tactical questioning on operations

DEFIN006A

Conduct anti-surveillance

DEFIN009A

Plan a surveillance operation

DEFIN010A

Communicate in a surveillance environment

DEFIN011A

Perform foot surveillance

DEFIN012A

Perform mobile surveillance

DEFIN013A

Perform static surveillance

Code 

Elective Units – Group B (Combat) 

HLTFA311A

Apply first aid

DEFBM003C

Control persons using non-firearms options

DEFBM005C

Maintain weapons and associated equipment

DEFCA001B

Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets

DEFCA310B

Collect environmental information

DEFCA404B

Undertake reconnaissance tasks

DEFCA405B

Undertake surveillance patrol tasks

DEFCA406B

Operate a service pistol

DEFCA410B

Throw grenades on operations

DEFCA411B

Operate a grenade launcher

DEFCA416C

Employ hand operated pyrotechnics

DEFCA420B

Operate a light support weapon on operations

DEFCA428

Undertake stability actions

DEFCA429

Undertake defensive actions

DEFCA430

Undertake offensive actions

DEFCM101C

Operate a service rifle

DEFCM104C

Operate in a threat environment

DEFCO108A

Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

DEFCO405C

Conduct operator level maintenance in a Defence environment

DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFOH005B

Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures

DEFOH007B

Apply ionising radiation safety procedures

DEFOH009B

Work safely with lasers

PUAOPE014A

Navigate to an incident in a vehicle

SRODRV001B

Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle

Code 

Elective Units – Group C (Information Technology) 

BSBITU101A

Operate a personal computer

BSBITU201A

Produce simple word processed documents

BSBITU202A

Create and use spreadsheets

BSBITU301A

Create and use databases

BSBITU302A

Create electronic presentations

BSBRKG303B

Retrieve information from records

BSBWOR204A

Use business technology

ICAD4209B

Write content for web pages

ICAS4201B

Transfer content to a website using commercial packages

ICAT4194B

Ensure basic website security

∟ ICAI3101B Install and manage network protocols

ICAU1133B

Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email

ICAICT203A

Operate application software packages

ICAU4207B

Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites

ICAW2001B

Work effectively in an IT environment

ICPMM263C

Access and use the Internet

Code 

Elective Units – Group D (General) 

BCCCM2002C

Use small plant and equipment

BSBCMM201A

Communicate in the workplace

BSBCMM401A

Make a presentation

BSBINM201A

Process and maintain workplace information

BSBINM303A

Handle receipt and despatch of information

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

PSPGOV203B

Deliver a service to clients

PSPGOV204B

Access and use resources

PSPGOV208A

Write routine workplace materials

PSPGOV301B

Work effectively in the organisation

PSPGOV302B

Contribute to workgroup activities

PSPGOV303B

Build and maintain internal networks

PSPGOV306B

Implement change

PSPGOV307B

Organise workplace information

PSPGOV309A

Address client needs

PSPGOV312A

Use workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV313A

Compose workplace documents

PSPGOV315A

Give and receive workplace feedback

PSPLEGN301B

Comply with legislation in the public sector

DEFEO201C

Respond to fire

PUATEA001B

Work in a team

PUATEA005A

Manage own professional performance

AHCMOM203A

Operate basic machinery and equipment