Assessor Resource

DEFIN001A
Process information into intelligence

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

Access is required to:

computer and relevant software

legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to test and evaluation processes

plans

workplace documentation

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 WHS 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

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

WHS 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

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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
Instructions to conduct the processing activity are received and details are confirmed with supervisor as necessary 
Intelligence outputs are identified in accordance with user and client requirements 
Security requirements are maintained throughout the process in accordance with standard procedures 
Work timelines are confirmed to ensure that outputs will be available; if not advice is sought from supervisor 
Information or data is converted for use in the analytical process 
Collected information is evaluated in accordance with standard procedures 
Information gaps are identified and reported to supervisor 
Benchmarks and evaluation criteria appropriate to the intelligence requirement are identified 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, and safety precautions are applied throughout the process 
Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during the process 
Appropriate thinking process is used to interpret the information 
Assumptions that have been made about the processing of information are stated in a way that is clear, justified and consistent with work objectives 
Analytical and diagnostic techniques are selected that are reliable and appropriate to the intelligence requirement 
Trends are identified and analysed in light of environmental and cultural factors relevant to the particular situation 
Analysed information is interpreted to identify relevance to the operation 
Interpretations are made based on the factual, quantitative, and qualitative information 
Possible interpretations are tested, refined and consolidated to review credibility and consistency with new information 
Assumptions in arguments leading to inferences are clearly stated to inform clients and users 
Inferences are formulated from tested interpretations and facts 
Chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear to ensure transparency to clients and users 
Inferences are reviewed to identify and address any fallacies in reasoning 
Recommendations on intelligence analysis outcomes are developed and reported to inform clients and users 
Results and conclusions are reviewed with relevant person/s wherever possible 
Analysis processes and outcomes are evaluated in accordance with client and user requirements 
Processes are managed and adjusted in accordance with evaluation and feedback from clients and users 
Information and detail related to analysis and evaluation is reported to appropriate parties in accordance with standard procedures 

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