Assessor Resource

DEFIN017
Analyse information for situational value

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 rapid analysis and reporting of new information to update situational assessments. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant standard procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to organise and perform the rapid analysis of information in order to determine situational value. The unit also covers intuitive reporting of information and the maintenance of data repositories.

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.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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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

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during a series of situations differing in terms of complexity, urgency and outcome to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of workplace scenarios.

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

office equipment and resources

electronic information / record management systems

information or data for analysis

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PUADEFIN001A Process information into intelligence


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

communicate effectively within the workplace

analyse and interpret data and information

follow instructions and directives

apply critical analysis techniques

use organisational systems to conduct analysis

assess the situational value of information to make decisions

report information appropriate to the situation

maintain records and information repositories

Required Knowledge

communicate effectively within the workplace

analyse and interpret data and information

follow instructions and directives

apply critical analysis techniques

use organisational systems to conduct analysis

assess the situational value of information to make decisions

report information appropriate to the situation

maintain records and information repositories

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.

Objectives of analysis may include:

determining facts

identifying and/or confirming of situational trends

providing forewarning of likely opportunities for advantage

providing timely assessment of likely outcomes

providing warning of imminent threat

reporting situational information

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

Information or data may be:

audio recordings

decrypted information

financial information

intercepted information

metadata

processed information

published information

reference material

re-formatted information

verbal communication

Methods of information analysis may include:

association matrices

collaborative analysis

critical analysis

historical analysis

link analysis

qualitative analysis

quantitative analysis

trend analysis

Assessments may include:

appraisal

consideration

estimation

evaluation

facts

judgement

measurement

opinion

review

Reported may include:

verbal briefs

written briefs

verbal organisational specific reports

written organisational specific reports

Relevant personnel may include:

colleagues

customers

operators

supervisors or line managers

users

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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
Objectives of analysis are clearly defined and are consistent with standard procedures. 
Information or data is collated and prepared in a format suitable for analysis in accordance with standard procedures. 
Reliable and suitable methods of information analysis are selected. 
Information or data is examined, compared and evaluated for content and situational value. 
Rational assessments are made, that are justified and supported by evidence. 
Analysed information or data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures. 
Assessments are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with standard procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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