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CSCITL002
Analyse information

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to reduce and describe intelligence information, analyse and interpret that information and develop inferences from it.

This unit describes the performance standards required for an intelligence officer working in the correctional services industry where the analysis of information is required to assist intelligence operations. However, with contextualisation the unit may apply to intelligence officers working in other contexts.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to working with sensitive information.

A person undertaking this role works independently and in small teams under light supervision. They make independent decisions within a procedural framework.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Reduce and describe information

1.1 Identify information to be subjected to analysis.

1.2 Sort and classify information into a suitable format for analysis and interpretation from facts.

1.3 Review the reduction and description processes to determine the relevance and importance of the information, and make improvements where necessary.

1.4 Archive information not used in the reduction and description process to facilitate future reference.

2. Analyse and interpret information

2.1 Establish premise statements from information using deductive reasoning.

2.2 Ensure consistency of interpretations by applying sound inductive and deductive reasoning.

3. Develop inferences

3.1 Test possible interpretations to review credibility and consistency with new information.

3.2 Refine and consolidate interpretations to ensure strength of inferences.

3.3 Clearly state any assumptions made in the formation of inferences to inform clients and users.

3.4 Formulate sound inferences from facts and the refined and consolidated interpretations.

3.5 Ensure the chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear and transparent to users and clients.

3.6 Review inferences to identify and address any errors in reasoning.

3.7 Seek further information where gaps are identified.

3.8 Assess relationship between the inferences developed and the probable interpretations and report to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines.

3.9 Develop sound recommendations and report to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

communicating orally

reading and interpreting complex diagrammatical, graphical and textual information

writing intelligence analysis reports

applying deductive and inductive reasoning

applying sound inductive or deductive argument

using analytical and chart conventions

evaluating and re-evaluating inferences to ensure accuracy and incorporate new information

using computer and information system skills to collect, collate, analyse information and develop intelligence products

managing resources including human and physical resources and allocation/access

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation's policies and procedures related to intelligence practices

different types of community criminal activity and their elements

activities/processes within the prison environment

available resources required to support the intelligence analysis process

range of analytical techniques appropriate for information analysis including inductive/deductive reasoning processes

information source, including human source information, and information evaluation systems, such as the Admiralty Code or other system

psychology and motivation of human sources

the influence of human factors on information analysis

criminal justice system procedures and evidentiary requirements

jargon used within the organisation

Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when working with sensitive information.

This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:

CSCITL504 Manage human sources

CSCITL506 Produce and review standard intelligence products

Refer to advice on holistic assessment in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Reduce and describe information

1.1 Identify information to be subjected to analysis.

1.2 Sort and classify information into a suitable format for analysis and interpretation from facts.

1.3 Review the reduction and description processes to determine the relevance and importance of the information, and make improvements where necessary.

1.4 Archive information not used in the reduction and description process to facilitate future reference.

2. Analyse and interpret information

2.1 Establish premise statements from information using deductive reasoning.

2.2 Ensure consistency of interpretations by applying sound inductive and deductive reasoning.

3. Develop inferences

3.1 Test possible interpretations to review credibility and consistency with new information.

3.2 Refine and consolidate interpretations to ensure strength of inferences.

3.3 Clearly state any assumptions made in the formation of inferences to inform clients and users.

3.4 Formulate sound inferences from facts and the refined and consolidated interpretations.

3.5 Ensure the chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear and transparent to users and clients.

3.6 Review inferences to identify and address any errors in reasoning.

3.7 Seek further information where gaps are identified.

3.8 Assess relationship between the inferences developed and the probable interpretations and report to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines.

3.9 Develop sound recommendations and report to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

communicating orally

reading and interpreting complex diagrammatical, graphical and textual information

writing intelligence analysis reports

applying deductive and inductive reasoning

applying sound inductive or deductive argument

using analytical and chart conventions

evaluating and re-evaluating inferences to ensure accuracy and incorporate new information

using computer and information system skills to collect, collate, analyse information and develop intelligence products

managing resources including human and physical resources and allocation/access

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation's policies and procedures related to intelligence practices

different types of community criminal activity and their elements

activities/processes within the prison environment

available resources required to support the intelligence analysis process

range of analytical techniques appropriate for information analysis including inductive/deductive reasoning processes

information source, including human source information, and information evaluation systems, such as the Admiralty Code or other system

psychology and motivation of human sources

the influence of human factors on information analysis

criminal justice system procedures and evidentiary requirements

jargon used within the organisation

Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when working with sensitive information.

This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:

CSCITL504 Manage human sources

CSCITL506 Produce and review standard intelligence products

Refer to advice on holistic assessment in the CSC Assessment Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify information to be subjected to analysis. 
Sort and classify information into a suitable format for analysis and interpretation from facts. 
Review the reduction and description processes to determine the relevance and importance of the information, and make improvements where necessary. 
Archive information not used in the reduction and description process to facilitate future reference. 
Establish premise statements from information using deductive reasoning. 
Ensure consistency of interpretations by applying sound inductive and deductive reasoning. 
Test possible interpretations to review credibility and consistency with new information. 
Refine and consolidate interpretations to ensure strength of inferences. 
Clearly state any assumptions made in the formation of inferences to inform clients and users. 
Formulate sound inferences from facts and the refined and consolidated interpretations. 
Ensure the chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear and transparent to users and clients. 
Review inferences to identify and address any errors in reasoning. 
Seek further information where gaps are identified. 
Assess relationship between the inferences developed and the probable interpretations and report to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines. 
Develop sound recommendations and report to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes. 
Identify information to be subjected to analysis. 
Sort and classify information into a suitable format for analysis and interpretation from facts. 
Review the reduction and description processes to determine the relevance and importance of the information, and make improvements where necessary. 
Archive information not used in the reduction and description process to facilitate future reference. 
Establish premise statements from information using deductive reasoning. 
Ensure consistency of interpretations by applying sound inductive and deductive reasoning. 
Test possible interpretations to review credibility and consistency with new information. 
Refine and consolidate interpretations to ensure strength of inferences. 
Clearly state any assumptions made in the formation of inferences to inform clients and users. 
Formulate sound inferences from facts and the refined and consolidated interpretations. 
Ensure the chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear and transparent to users and clients. 
Review inferences to identify and address any errors in reasoning. 
Seek further information where gaps are identified. 
Assess relationship between the inferences developed and the probable interpretations and report to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines. 
Develop sound recommendations and report to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes. 

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