Certificate III in Intelligence Operations
Not applicable.
Subjects
21 units of competency are required for this qualification including: 5 core units 16 elective units Choose a minimum of 6 elective units from the Group A (Specialisation) list below. Choose a minimum of 4 elective units from the Group B (Combat) list below. Choose a minimum of 3 elective units from the Group C (Information Technology) list below. Choose a minimum of 1 elective units from the Group D (General) list below. Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either elective lists below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course. Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol . The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification. The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individuals occupational outcomes. Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. | |
Code | Core Units |
Work with equity and diversity | |
Process information into intelligence | |
Maintain workplace safety | |
Analyse and present research information | |
Handle security classified information | |
Code | Elective Units Group A (Specialisation) |
Information collection field | |
Gather information by factual investigation | |
Transmit and receive messages utilising Defence messaging systems | |
Transmit and receive data via information exchange systems | |
Transmit and receive messages via voice | |
Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence | |
Obtain images suitable for publication within Defence | |
Gather and analyse information | |
Work with interpreters | |
Gather information through interviews | |
DEFIN015 | Locate electromagnetic emissions |
DEFIN018 | Collect radio frequency emissions |
Processing field | |
Edit a digital image | |
Process voice communications | |
Edit intelligence material for security purposes | |
Use translation services | |
DEFIN017 | Analyse information for situational value |
Dissemination field | |
Use drawing techniques to represent the object or idea | |
Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept | |
Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process | |
Write material suitable for publication within Defence | |
Assist in managing production processes | |
Conduct briefings and debriefings | |
DEFIN016 | Log target communications |
Security field | |
Develop investigative plan | |
Conduct searches | |
Secure government assets | |
Respond to government security incidents | |
Conduct security awareness sessions | |
Participate in the investigation of incidents | |
Maintain security in a Defence communications and information systems environment | |
Psyops field | |
Write content for a range of media | |
Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials | |
Create a promotional display or stand | |
Human exploitation field | |
Conduct tactical questioning on operations | |
Conduct interrogation on military operations | |
Conduct anti-surveillance | |
Plan a surveillance operation | |
Communicate in a surveillance environment | |
Perform foot surveillance | |
Perform mobile surveillance | |
Perform static surveillance | |
Code | Elective Units Group B (Combat) |
Apply first aid | |
Control persons using non-firearms options | |
Maintain weapons and associated equipment | |
Observe and monitor hostile areas to detect targets | |
Collect environmental information | |
Undertake reconnaissance tasks | |
Undertake surveillance patrol tasks | |
Operate a service pistol | |
Throw grenades on operations | |
Operate a grenade launcher | |
Employ hand operated pyrotechnics | |
Operate a light support weapon on operations | |
DEFCA428 | Undertake stability actions |
DEFCA429 | Undertake defensive actions |
DEFCA430 | Undertake offensive actions |
Operate a service rifle | |
Operate in a threat environment | |
Support the operation of a communications and information system facility | |
Conduct operator level maintenance in a Defence environment | |
Work safely with explosive ordnance | |
Apply radio frequency radiation safety procedures | |
Apply ionising radiation safety procedures | |
Work safely with lasers | |
Navigate to an incident in a vehicle | |
Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle | |
Code | Elective Units Group C (Information Technology) |
Operate a personal computer | |
Produce simple word processed documents | |
Create and use spreadsheets | |
Create and use databases | |
Create electronic presentations | |
Retrieve information from records | |
Use business technology | |
Write content for web pages | |
Transfer content to a website using commercial packages | |
Ensure basic website security | |
Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email | |
Operate application software packages | |
Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites | |
Work effectively in an IT environment | |
Access and use the Internet | |
Code | Elective Units Group D (General) |
Use small plant and equipment | |
Communicate in the workplace | |
Make a presentation | |
Process and maintain workplace information | |
Handle receipt and despatch of information | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Deliver a service to clients | |
Access and use resources | |
Write routine workplace materials | |
Work effectively in the organisation | |
Contribute to workgroup activities | |
Build and maintain internal networks | |
Implement change | |
Organise workplace information | |
Address client needs | |
Use workplace communication strategies | |
Compose workplace documents | |
Give and receive workplace feedback | |
Comply with legislation in the public sector | |
Respond to fire | |
Work in a team | |
Manage own professional performance | |
Operate basic machinery and equipment | |
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skills Summary for DEF32712 Certificate III in Intelligence Operations
Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF32712 Certificate III in Intelligence Operations have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement |
Communication | complete anti-surveillance report ensure written report conforms to acceptable writing conventions and is presented in a professional manner establish and maintain lines of communication to elicit feedback from clients plan briefing so that all essential information is included and logically arranged prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel |
Teamwork | actively seek feedback on products and dissemination methods from clients to facilitate an improved product brief other team members on their roles during the search and questioning, in accordance with organisational requirements prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel work in a team |
Problem solving | adjust questioning technique based on the responses analyse problems encountered during the transcription process and take appropriate actions, in accordance with workplace procedures detect surveillance activity and reaction develop line of questioning based on the responses |
Initiative and enterprise | conduct anti-surveillance drills to evoke a surveillance reaction conduct basic analysis of information and identify significant items of interest in accordance with organisational requirements disseminate written report to the intended recipients in a timely manner prioritise significant items of interest in accordance with workplace procedures and report to appropriate personnel |
Planning and organising | analyse situation, terrain and threat forces to determine operational risk determine client’s expectation of an appropriate written report protocol plan briefing so that all essential information is included and logically arranged produce anti-surveillance plan in accordance with organisational procedures, laws and agreements |
Self | apply occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and safety precautions throughout the operation disseminate written report to the intended recipients in a timely manner maintain records and make timely reports manage personal work priorities and professional development |
Learning | design electronic products to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances examine items found on detainee to establish lines of questioning implement workplace orientation and induction procedures use workplace and language publications and other reference material to conduct research |
Technology | design electronic products to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances operate photographic equipment select and present electronic products to ensure conciseness and to enhance delivery and recipient understanding of the message use organisational computer equipment and applications for communications intercept |