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 collationrecording and dissemination processes

jurisdictional laws

organisationalagency information management principlestechniques and systems

policies and procedures related to information gathering

recording

storage

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 andor 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 industryapproved 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

Information sources may include:

Managing information sources may include:

Specialist information systems could include:

Recorded and stored include:

Collation methods may include:

Operational circumstances may include:

Evaluating effectiveness of collation may include:

Re-evaluation means:

Thinking processes may include:

Critical issues may include:

Testing of interpretations must be:

Refinement and consolidation of interpretations involves:

Sound inferences may include:

Written report protocols may include:

Written reports may include:

Professional manner may include:

Feedback may be:

Appropriate action may include: