Assessor Resource

DEFIN016
Log target communications

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit was designed for Defence personnel working within the electronic warfare and signals intelligence fields but may be applicable to any individual employed within a similar role.

Typically individuals perform this activity independently with indirect supervision. The application of this unit in the workplace involves the process following the interception of a target signal of interest, where details of the intercepted material are recorded in accordance with standard procedures and legislative requirements.

This unit covers the competency required to record the details of intercepted target communications.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

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

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

identify information of value contained within an intercepted communication

prioritise and report identified information of value to appropriate personnel

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during a range of logging activities conducted over time utilising current specialist sensor equipment and procedures to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of relevant workplace situations, collection systems, and target communications environments.

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:

workplace collection systems

organisational guidelines and procedures


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

listen effectively

communicate effectively within the workplace

follow instructions and directives

report information appropriate to the situation

assess the situational value of information

use organisational systems and equipment to conduct direction finding

triangulate lines of bearing

Required Knowledge

antenna theory

communication networks systems and architecture

electromagnetic spectrum

radio frequency propagation

international time zones and date lines

organisational guidelines and procedures

direction finding systems and equipment

direction finding and geolocation principles

direction finding procedures

compliance principles

telecommunications legislation

privacy legislation

reporting procedures and formats

magnetic to grid conversion

triangulation mathematical equations

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.

Intercept details may include:

location of emitter

mode of transmission

modulation type

target type/ID

transmission text (data/voice)

transmitting frequency

transmitting frequency band

Logged may include:

audio recording

computer generated data

digital imaging

hand written notes

video recording

logged transcript

Gist

a form of summarising that captures the essence of the intercept without taking the same amount of time as a verbatim transcription

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides, other publications

manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

workplace health and safety regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government by laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

written and verbal orders

Organisational abbreviations may include:

approved organisational abbreviations for place names, common words and phrases, and acronyms

organisational/international pro-signs

organisational specific codes

internationally recognised abbreviations

shorthand

Legal requirements may include:

international law

privacy legislation

telecommunications legislation

Report may include:

briefing

email

formal message (transmitted by data or voice)

formatted report

verbal (in person, radio, phone)

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

customers

operators

supervisors or line managers

users

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Intercept details are logged or gisted in accordance with standard procedures. 
Information of situational value contained within intercept is identified and flagged. 
Organisational abbreviations are used for brevity in accordance with standard procedures. 
Appropriate actions are taken to identify and remedy, or report problems encountered during the logging process in accordance with standard procedures. 
Security of information is maintained in accordance with standard procedures. 
Legal requirements for intercept activities are identified and applied during the logging process. 
Situational analysis of information is conducted, annotated and reported where necessary. 
Flagged information is prioritised in accordance with standard procedures. 
Flagged information is reported to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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