PUADEFIN001A Process information into intelligence

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PUADEFIN001A Process information into intelligence

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit covers the competency required to evaluate and analyse information to produce intelligence.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	This unit is applicable to workers within the intelligence environment. These workers need to be able to complete this activity independently with limited supervision. This unit of competency is linked to the skills of collection and dissemination, which are covered in other units.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills.
Pre-requisite Unit/s	Nil

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

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Organise information	1.1 Instructions to conduct the processing activity are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary 1.2 Intelligence outputs are identified in accordance with user and client requirements 1.3 Security requirements are maintained throughout the process in accordance with standard procedures 1.4 Work timelines are confirmed to ensure that outputs will be available; if not advice is sought from supervisor 1.5 Information or data is converted for use in the analytical process 1.6 Collected information is evaluated in accordance with standard procedures 1.7 Information gaps are identified and reported to supervisor 1.8 Benchmarks and evaluation criteria appropriate to the intelligence requirement are identified 1.9 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements, and safety precautions are applied throughout the process 1.10 Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during the process
2. Analyse and interpret information	2.1 Appropriate thinking process is used to interpret the information 2.2 Assumptions that have been made about the processing of information are stated in a way that is clear, justified and consistent with work objectives 2.3 Analytical and diagnostic techniques are selected that are reliable and appropriate to the intelligence requirement 2.4 Trends are identified and analysed in light of environmental and cultural factors relevant to the particular situation 2.5 Analysed information is interpreted to identify relevance to the operation 2.6 Interpretations are made based on the factual, quantitative, and qualitative information 2.7 Possible interpretations are tested, refined and consolidated to review credibility and consistency with new information
3. Develop inferences	3.1 Assumptions in arguments leading to inferences are clearly stated to inform clients and users 3.2 Inferences are formulated from tested interpretations and facts 3.3 Chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear to ensure transparency to clients and users 3.4 Inferences are reviewed to identify and address any fallacies in reasoning 3.5 Recommendations on intelligence analysis outcomes are developed and reported to inform clients and users
4. Review analysis processes	4.1 Results and conclusions are reviewed with relevant person/s wherever possible 4.2 Analysis processes and outcomes are evaluated in accordance with client and user requirements 4.3 Processes are managed and adjusted in accordance with evaluation and feedback from clients and users 4.4 Information and detail related to analysis and evaluation is reported to appropriate parties in accordance with standard procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills
develop instructions from given orders extract and interpret geospatial data from maps and charts give and receive workplace feedback maintain security manage own professional performance operate computer packages present logical and structured arguments write reports work as part of a team work independently
Required Knowledge
data storage systems databases evaluation criteria intelligence assessments and reports intelligence community legal responsibilities organisational operational considerations 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 assessment techniques security of classified information workplace communication strategies workplace equity and diversity workplace safety procedures

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to collect raw information or data and then to evaluate, process and convert this information into a useful intelligence product in accordance with specific client and user requirements. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.
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 Accessis required to: computer and relevant software legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to test and evaluation processes plans workplace documentation.
Guidance information for assessment	Competence is demonstrated individually and assessed via examination of intelligence product.

Range Statement

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.
Processing activity may include	Assessment Collection and sorting Evaluation Integration Interpretation Registration
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
Information or data may include	Decrypted information Information broken down into data elements Re-formatted information Translated information
Evaluating collected information may include	Relevance Reliability Timeliness Utility Validity
Evaluation criteria may include	Information requirements Organisational guidance Terms of reference
Legal requirements may include	Geneva conventions and protocols International laws Laws of Armed Conflict National laws Rules of Engagement State/territory laws
Thinking process may include	Assessment Comprehension Deductive reasoning Inductive reasoning Inference Interpretation Logic
Analytical and diagnostic techniques may include	Association matrices Data sorting Link analysis Qualitative analysis Quantitative analysis Statistical analysis Trend analysis

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Corequisite Unit/s

Co-requisite Unit/s	Nil