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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for collection task
  2. Collect information and data
  3. Record and report information

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

analyse information and data

communicate information and data

conduct research

questioning techniques

tactical reconnaissance

take measurements using a laser range finder tape measure ruler

technical reconnaissance

use communications equipment

use global positioning systems

use optical enhancement tools such as binoculars

Required Knowledge

basic research and analysis techniques

collection methods

communication requirements and equipment

indigenous inhabitants and culture

intelligence cycle direction collection processing and

dissemination

legal responsibilities

navigation

operational environment

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements

relevant WHS regulationsrequirements equipment material and personal safety requirements

security site personnel information

terrain and terrain analysis

urban and rural demographics

weather effects

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to collect information and data that is relevant and appropriate to the specific operation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated information and data collection contextsenvironments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to information and data required for military engineering intelligence requirements


Range Statement

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 may include:

Unprocessed information/data of every description, which may be used in the production of intelligence and may include:

manufactured features - roads, buildings, facilities

population demographics

slope of ground

soils, minerals, rock strata

threat

vegetation - type, species, height, density, canopy

Collection methods may include:

by foot, in vehicles, in boats in aircraft or a combination

by liaison with organisations

by observation or inquiry

by specifically tasked reconnaissance

tasked through operational processes

through the application of research processes

Collection plan must include:

collection method

reporting requirements

timelines

Sources may include:

databases

external agencies

information systems

internal agencies

internet/intranet

libraries

local inhabitants

team members

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

job guides, pamphlets and other publications

manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

written and verbal orders and job instructions

Resources may include:

equipment and material

finances

manpower

mobility assets

time

Communication with higher authority may include:

computer

radio

satellite

spoken

telephone

written