Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFIN003A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Edit intelligence material for security purposes

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFIN003A - Edit intelligence material for security purposes
Description This unit covers the competency required to amend and arrange information into useful intelligence material, in accordance with specific security requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit would usually be applied during the process of receiving information and editing this data into intelligence material to meet the needs of clients.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Conduct source and method protection risk assessment
  • Sensitivity of the information is determined and documented in accordance with standard procedures
  • Standard procedures for security of intelligence material are accessed and used throughout the editorial process
  • Information that requires source and/or method protection is identified in accordance with standard procedures so that suitable risk control measures may be applied
  • Risk of potential security compromise on release of intelligence material is assessed and documented in accordance with standard procedures
  • Risk control measures are confirmed with appropriate authorities
  • Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during the process
       
Element: Edit intelligence material to achieve security criteria
  • Intelligence material is edited to remove identified risks and non-essential information
  • Edited material is reviewed to confirm that it meets security criteria, in accordance with standard procedures
  • Edited material is released in accordance with standard procedures
  • Stakeholder requirements for intelligence material are considered
       


Evidence Required

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

Nil

Consistency in performance

Competence should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts

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 documentation

suitable material available for editing

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

maintain security

manage own professional performance

operate computer packages

present logical and structured arguments

write reports

work as part of a team

work independently

Required Knowledge

data storage systems

databases

evaluation criteria

intelligence assessments and reports

intelligence community

legal responsibilities

organisational operational considerations

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements and Rules of Engagement

relevant work health and safety (WHS) regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

risk assessment techniques

security of classified information

workplace communication strategies

workplace equity and diversity

workplace safety procedures

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.

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Quality Training Framework

Australian Standards

Defence instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Industry practices

Job guides and other publications

Maintenance schedules

Manufacturer's specifications, procedures and technical instructions

WHS requirements and regulations

Organisational instructions and journals

Organisational policies and procedures

Quality control

Regulatory requirements

Relevant local government by-laws

Routine orders

Security instructions and procedures

Standard Operating Procedures

Standing orders

Workplace agreements

Written and verbal orders

Intelligence material may include:

Aural and visual transmissions

Briefings

Downlinks

Downloads

Graphics via any media

Notes

Other documents

Written and verbal reports

Editorial process may include:

Arranging information for dissemination

Revising information for dissemination

Risk control measures may include:

Alterations

Compartmenting

Cover stories

Elimination of hazards

Modifications

Risk reduction

Appropriate authorities may include:

External agencies

Managers

Security authorities

Supervisors

Legal requirements may include:

National laws

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Sensitivity of the information is determined and documented in accordance with standard procedures 
Standard procedures for security of intelligence material are accessed and used throughout the editorial process 
Information that requires source and/or method protection is identified in accordance with standard procedures so that suitable risk control measures may be applied 
Risk of potential security compromise on release of intelligence material is assessed and documented in accordance with standard procedures 
Risk control measures are confirmed with appropriate authorities 
Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during the process 
Intelligence material is edited to remove identified risks and non-essential information 
Edited material is reviewed to confirm that it meets security criteria, in accordance with standard procedures 
Edited material is released in accordance with standard procedures 
Stakeholder requirements for intelligence material are considered 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFIN003A - Edit intelligence material for security purposes
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFIN003A - Edit intelligence material for security purposes

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