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

DEFIN014A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFIN014A - Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process
Description This unit covers the competency required to develop, deliver and disseminate intelligence outputs to assist decision making.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is applicable to workers within the intelligence environment. These workers need to be able to complete this activity independently with limited supervision.This unit of competency is linked to the skills of collection and processing, which are covered in other units.
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: Write reports
  • Client's expectation of an appropriate written report protocol is determined
  • Written report format, tone and language specific to the audience and/or operational circumstances is ensured
  • Report content is accurate and written in a concise and logical manner
  • Written report conforms to acceptable writing conventions and is presented in a professional manner
  • Written report is disseminated to intended recipients in a timely manner
       
Element: Conduct briefings
  • Briefing is planned so that all essential information is included and logically arranged
  • Briefing content is developed and delivered in a concise and logical manner
  • Briefing content is structured to facilitate audience comprehension
       
Element: Provide electronic products
  • Intended recipients are identified and contacted to establish needs and expectations
  • Caveats are determined and applied to ensure that limitations on release of the product are understood
  • Electronic products are designed to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances
  • Electronic products are selected and presented to ensure conciseness and to enhance delivery and recipient understanding of the message
  • Electronic products are disseminated to the intended recipient in a form and timeframe that meets client needs and expectations
       
Element: Obtain feedback from clients
  • Lines of communication are established and maintained to elicit feedback from clients
  • Feedback on products and dissemination methods is actively sought from clients to facilitate an improved product
  • Client feedback is acknowledged and recorded to enable appropriate action/adjustments to the intelligence product to be made
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Nil

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Evidence should be gathered 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 and/or 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 industry-approved 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

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

analyse, synthesise and evaluate material

apply deductive and inductive reasoning techniques

apply operational safety procedures

communicate effectively orally

communicate in writing via the preparation of intelligence analysis reports

construct sound inductive arguments

manage resources including budgetary, human and physical resources and allocation/access

use computers and information systems

Required Knowledge

available resources/equipment required to support intelligence reporting and briefing processes

briefing and report writing techniques

client feedback mechanisms

correct interpretation of all applicable laws, policy and procedures

different types of intelligence activity and their elements

electronic presentation techniques

government and policy environments within which operations will be managed

intelligence dissemination protocols, including appropriate caveats and releasability of information

security issues and classifications

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.

Written report protocols may include:

Appendices

Authorship

Body

Caveat

Conclusion

Cover page

Executive summary

Glossary of terms

Introduction (aim, objective, methodology, limitations)

Probability rating

Recommendations

Referenced sources and agencies

Security classification

Table of contents

Timeframe reference

Professional manner may include:

Appropriate paragraphing

Correct spelling

Graphics

Justification

Page layout

Paper quality

Use of colour

Using correct grammar and syntax

Electronic products may include:

Computer databases

Email and electronic versions of oral briefings or written reports

Modem communication

Software

Video, DVD or audio tape

Feedback may be:

Electronic

Formal

Informal

Oral

Written

Appropriate action may include:

Amend present and future products and dissemination methods

No action

Respond to feedback

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
Client's expectation of an appropriate written report protocol is determined 
Written report format, tone and language specific to the audience and/or operational circumstances is ensured 
Report content is accurate and written in a concise and logical manner 
Written report conforms to acceptable writing conventions and is presented in a professional manner 
Written report is disseminated to intended recipients in a timely manner 
Briefing is planned so that all essential information is included and logically arranged 
Briefing content is developed and delivered in a concise and logical manner 
Briefing content is structured to facilitate audience comprehension 
Intended recipients are identified and contacted to establish needs and expectations 
Caveats are determined and applied to ensure that limitations on release of the product are understood 
Electronic products are designed to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances 
Electronic products are selected and presented to ensure conciseness and to enhance delivery and recipient understanding of the message 
Electronic products are disseminated to the intended recipient in a form and timeframe that meets client needs and expectations 
Lines of communication are established and maintained to elicit feedback from clients 
Feedback on products and dissemination methods is actively sought from clients to facilitate an improved product 
Client feedback is acknowledged and recorded to enable appropriate action/adjustments to the intelligence product to be made 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFIN014A - Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFIN014A - Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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