Assessor Resource

PUAPOLIV011A
Manage information within specialised policing functions

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace addresses the knowledge and skills to be able to manage information within a specialised policing context. Individuals will be able to apply the skills and knowledge within various policing functions and environments.

The unit supports the collection, collation, analysis and evaluation of information that may be of a sensitive nature. The protection of the integrity and security of the information is also covered in this unit. Police officers will also develop inferences after the interpretation of information and produce written reports in this regard.

The competence specified in this unit would typically be required by police officers.

This unit covers the competency required to gather, collate, analyse, store and disseminate information within a variety of specialised operational policing functions/roles.

This unit does not cover managing information associated with the intelligence function.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

ensure the integrity and security of information

accurately analyse and interpret information.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace activities.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

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

collect, record, collate, analyse, evaluate and disseminate information

communicate effectively orally and in writing

conduct formal and informal briefings and debriefings

delegate

manage time effectively

network

plan and organise information activities

solve problems

think laterally

Required Knowledge

dissemination and security

freedom of information and privacy legislation

information analysis and interpretation processes

information collation/recording and dissemination processes

jurisdictional laws

organisational/agency information management principles/techniques and systems

policies and procedures related to information gathering

recording

storage

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.

Information sources may include:

Agents and operators both private and commercial

Departmental sections

Informants

Government departments and other agencies

Members of the public

Other police officers

Professional associations and event organisers

Specialist and public information systems/databases

Victims

Volunteer organisations

Witnesses

Managing information sources may include:

Compliance with organisational legal and policy constraints

Identification

Monitoring

Ongoing maintenance and evaluation of sources of information

Recording

Specialist information systems could include:

Australian Bureau of Criminal Intelligence (ABCI)

For search and rescue, this may also include COSPAS-SARSAT and similar satellite systems, the Australian Ship Reporting System (AUSREP) and/or similar systems

Interpol, National Crime Authority

National Exchange of Police Information (NEPI) system

Organisational information systems (such as COPS. in NSW)

Other government/non-government information services/databases

Recorded and stored include:

Documents

Electronic or manual storage

Files

Filing cabinets/compactus

Information recording systems such as computers, audio/video tape, photographs

Operational logs

Running sheets/logs including charts/overlays

Statements

Collation methods may include:

Categorising

Comparing

Covert and overt

Cross-referencing information collected

Electronically transmitted data and written correspondence

Interviews - face-to-face, radio, telephone

Linking

Surveillance

Validating

Visual observations

Operational circumstances may include:

Availability of resources

Environmental

Financial

Geographical operational areas

Technological

Timeframes

Evaluating effectiveness of collation may include:

Accuracy

Consideration of issues of credibility

Pertinence

Reliability

Validity

Re-evaluation means:

Subjecting existing information to evaluation processes in the light of new information received

Thinking processes may include:

Creative

Critical

Lateral

Reasoning that is deductive (hypotheses testing - gathering and interpreting raw data, identifying patterns or trends and testing them)

Critical issues may include:

Environmental

Medical

Physiological

Timeframe for survival

Testing of interpretations must be:

Balanced

Logical

Objective and comprehensive to be considered appropriate

Sceptical

And may involve critical evaluation, logical reasoning or additional data collection

Refinement and consolidation of interpretations involves:

Additional testing

Re-evaluation

Reformation or other activities aimed at confirmation to a strong degree of probability

Sound inferences may include:

An assessment being written

Formal or informal

Interpretations that are probable

Predictions

Sound recommendations that address both strategic and tactical issues

Verbal

Written report protocols may include:

Authorship

Covering reports (overview of operation, recommendations, attachments)

Dissemination/circulation schedules

Initial advice forms

Media release details where relevant

Messaging systems

Operational running sheets/logs, progress to date/current position, difficulties/issues

Written reports may include:

Briefing papers

Information report

Judicial and coronial

Ministerial

Operational

Strategic

Tactical

Professional manner may include:

Labelling of attachments

Paragraphing

Page layout

Using correct grammar and spelling

Feedback may be:

Formal or informal

Oral or electronic

Written

Appropriate action may include:

Examining and/or amending present and future methodologies

No action

Only responding to feedback

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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
Information sources are established and managed to maximise the availability of information prior to, during and after the operation 
Information requirements are clearly communicated to collectors to focus the gathering of relevant information 
Appropriate collection techniques are applied to information sources 
Specialist information systems are accessed in accordance with agency guidelines 
Collected information is registered, recorded and stored for future access and retrieval 
Information gaps are identified and addressed to improve operational response 
Legislative, policy and environmental factors are considered and addressed in the management of information 
Information is entered into organisational recording system ensuring the security and integrity of information 
Strategies, systems and procedures are developed and implemented to ensure the security and integrity of information 
Existence of internal control procedures is ensured in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines 
Collation methods relevant to operational circumstances are identified and applied 
Effectiveness of collation is evaluated and methods are amended as required to provide relevant summary data 
Organisational administrative requirements are complied with 
Source of information is evaluated to determine reliability and associated risk 
Information gathered is evaluated to determine operational relevance 
Existing information is regularly subjected to re-evaluation to determine currency 
Invalid and/or irrelevant information is removed from further processing in accordance with agency guidelines 
Variety of appropriate thinking processes is applied to information 
Consistency of interpretations/inferences with available data is ensured 
Interpretations made are relevant to critical issues 
Possible interpretations are subjected to testing 
Possible interpretations are subjected to refinement and consolidation 
Sound inferences are formulated from tested interpretations 
Assessment is prepared identifying relationship between data developed and probable interpretations 
Sound recommendations are developed to provide direction to the operation 
Intended recipients are identified and expectations are negotiated to provide relevant information 
Written report protocols are followed in accordance with agency guidelines 
Written report format, tone and language are specific to client need and/or operational circumstances 
Report content is accurate and written in a concise and logical manner 
Written report is presented in a professional manner 
Written report is disseminated to intended recipients in a timely manner 
Lines of communication for feedback are established and maintained to review performance 
Feedback on products and dissemination methods is actively sought to review performance 
Feedback is acknowledged, recorded and appropriate action is taken to review performance 

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