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

DEFIN007A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise intelligence operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFIN007A - Supervise intelligence operations
Description This unit covers the competency required to command, lead and manage intelligence personnel.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit would typically apply to an intelligence supervisor working across the spectrum of strategic, operational and tactical environments; supervision covers a variety of intelligence operations as described in the Range Statement.This unit also includes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage in an operational environment. It therefore requires individuals to be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment, to act independently and to lead by example.Command is the authority a commander in an intelligence service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
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: Plan and prepare for intelligence operations
  • Competence of subordinates to undertake intelligence operations is confirmed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
  • Personnel administration is maintained in accordance with standard procedures
  • Orders are received and clarified as necessary to determine commander's intent
  • Constraints relevant to task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures
  • Appropriate resources for task are assembled and shortfalls that limit capability are reported to chain of command
  • Planning decisions to solve operational problems are made based on a logical process
  • Battle procedure is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety precautions are applied throughout the process
  • Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during the process
       
Element: Conduct intelligence operations
  • Orders and briefs are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures
  • Subordinates are directed and supervised in accordance with standard procedures
  • Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
  • Support from outside agencies is organised and directed
  • Technical advice is provided to supervisors and subordinates regarding the conduct of intelligence operations
       
Element: Finalise intelligence operations
  • Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  • Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures
  • Equipment, stores and explosive ordnance are managed in accordance with standard procedures
  • Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
  • Subordinate health and wellbeing is monitored and managed in accordance with standard procedures
       


Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to supervise a range of activities which must include supervision of the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in at least two different contexts.

This includes assessment in a minimum of two environments. For example:

protective security

combat intelligence

specialist intelligence disciplines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

intelligence workers

communication and information technology equipment and data

Guidance information for assessment

The preferred method of assessment is direct observation over time. However, a supervisor can operate independently and evidence will need to be gathered from third party reports and organisational records.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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

access and use resources

conduct briefings and debriefings

counsel subordinates and evaluate performance

develop instructions from given orders

disseminate information

give and receive workplace feedback

handle detainees

make a presentation

manage own professional performance

operate computer packages

organise, collect and analyse information

prepare and write reports

present logical and structured arguments

process and maintain workplace information

provide advice

read, interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

work as part of a team

work with minimal supervision

Required Knowledge

collection planning

evaluation criteria

legal responsibilities

planning and coordination of protective security operations

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements and rules of engagement

relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

risk assessments

specialist capabilities

troop and personnel movement requirements

workplace communication strategies

workplace equity and diversity

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.

Intelligence operations may include:

Agent operations

Amphibious intelligence operations

Collection management

Combat intelligence operations

Counter surveillance

Desk analysis

Field security

Human intelligence operations

Imagery analysis

Interrogation

Psychological operations

Security inspections

Security investigations

Security surveys

Signals intelligence operations

Surveillance operations

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Quality Training Framework

Australian Standards

Defence instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Industry practices

Job guides and other publications

Maintenance schedules

Manufacturers' 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

Personnel administration may include:

Career management

Counselling

Discipline

Leave

Pay

Welfare

Constraints may include:

Environmental conditions

Experience of subordinates

Health

Morale

Operational situation/tempo

Resources

Terrain

Time

Troops to task

Welfare

Logical process may include:

Intelligence preparation of the battlefield

Military appreciation process

War gaming

Battle procedure may include:

Administration

Concurrent activity

Reconnaissance

Rehearsals

Warning orders

Legal requirements may include:

Geneva conventions and protocols

International laws

Laws of Armed Conflict

National laws

Rules of Engagement

State/territory laws

Outside agencies may include:

Australian Defence organisations

Allied and coalition forces

Civil intelligence agencies

Coalition forces

Government organisations

Media

Non-government organisations

Police

Documentation may include:

Captured documents

Case reports

Collection plan

Database

Interview reports

Maps and overlays

Office files

Records

Specialist product

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
Competence of subordinates to undertake intelligence operations is confirmed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 
Personnel administration is maintained in accordance with standard procedures 
Orders are received and clarified as necessary to determine commander's intent 
Constraints relevant to task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures 
Appropriate resources for task are assembled and shortfalls that limit capability are reported to chain of command 
Planning decisions to solve operational problems are made based on a logical process 
Battle procedure is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and safety precautions are applied throughout the process 
Legal requirements for activities are identified and applied during the process 
Orders and briefs are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures 
Subordinates are directed and supervised in accordance with standard procedures 
Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 
Support from outside agencies is organised and directed 
Technical advice is provided to supervisors and subordinates regarding the conduct of intelligence operations 
Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures 
Equipment, stores and explosive ordnance are managed in accordance with standard procedures 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures 
Subordinate health and wellbeing is monitored and managed in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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