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 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

Intercept details may include:

Logged may include:

Gist

Standard procedures may include:

Organisational abbreviations may include:

Legal requirements may include:

Report may include:

Relevant personnel may include: