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

DEFINT001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise intelligence operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFINT001 - Supervise intelligence operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required by an intelligence supervisor working across the spectrum of strategic, operational and tactical environments.It includes planning, preparing, conducting and finalising intelligence operations.This unit applies to Defence intelligence operatives although it could apply to any personnel working in this field.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Persons undertaking this unit work independently or as part of a team, and perform complex tasks in unfamiliar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations, where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions. This includes assessment in a minimum of two environments, which must include the following:

protective security

combat intelligence

specialist intelligence disciplines.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

intelligence workers

relevant communication and information technology equipment and data

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including operational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Intelligence
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
  • Confirm and maintain competence of subordinates to undertake intelligence operations in accordance with operational procedures
  • Maintain relevant personnel administration
  • Clarify orders to determine commander’s intent
  • Determine and manage constraints relevant to task in accordance with operational procedures
  • Assemble resources for task and report shortfalls that limit capability to chain of command
  • Make planning decisions to solve operational problems, based on a logical process
  • Conduct battle procedure to meet task requirements
  • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in accordance with operational procedures
       
Element: Conduct intelligence operations
  • Prepare and deliver orders and briefs, as required
  • Direct and supervise subordinates in accordance with operational procedures
  • Liaise with stakeholders in accordance with operational requirements
  • Conduct, organise and direct support from outside agencies
  • Provide intelligence operations technical advice to supervisors and subordinates
       
Element: Finalise intelligence operations
  • Conduct debriefs in accordance with operational procedures
  • Conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations
  • Manage equipment, stores and explosive ordnance as required, in accordance with operational procedures
  • Complete documentation in accordance with operational procedures
  • Monitor and manage subordinate health and wellbeing, and address any identified issues as required
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare for intelligence operations

1.1

Confirm and maintain competence of subordinates to undertake intelligence operations in accordance with operational procedures

1.2

Maintain relevant personnel administration

1.3

Clarify orders to determine commander’s intent

1.4

Determine and manage constraints relevant to task in accordance with operational procedures

1.5

Assemble resources for task and report shortfalls that limit capability to chain of command

1.6

Make planning decisions to solve operational problems, based on a logical process

1.7

Conduct battle procedure to meet task requirements

1.8

Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in accordance with operational procedures

2

Conduct intelligence operations

2.1

Prepare and deliver orders and briefs, as required

2.2

Direct and supervise subordinates in accordance with operational procedures

2.3

Liaise with stakeholders in accordance with operational requirements

2.4

Conduct, organise and direct support from outside agencies

2.5

Provide intelligence operations technical advice to supervisors and subordinates

3

Finalise intelligence operations

3.1

Conduct debriefs in accordance with operational procedures

3.2

Conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations

3.3

Manage equipment, stores and explosive ordnance as required, in accordance with operational procedures

3.4

Complete documentation in accordance with operational procedures

3.5

Monitor and manage subordinate health and wellbeing, and address any identified issues as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

accessing and using resources

applying logical process when planning and problemsolving

conducting briefings and debriefings

counselling subordinates and evaluating performance

developing instructions from given orders

disseminating information and providing technical advice

planning and coordinating protective security operations

preparing and writing reports

presenting logical and structured arguments

processing and maintaining workplace information

reading, interpreting and applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures

using a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, including:

giving and receiving workplace feedback

working as part of a team

working with minimal supervision.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

collection planning

evaluation criteria

intelligence operations

logical processes including:

intelligence preparation of the battlefield

military appreciation process

war gaming

relevant battle procedures and constraints

relevant legal responsibilities must include one or more of the following:

Geneva conventions and protocols

international laws

laws of armed conflict

rules of engagement

state/territory legislation

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

relevant organisational policies and procedures including:

work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation

equipment

material and personal safety requirements

risk assessments

troop and personnel movement requirements

workplace communication strategies.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare for intelligence operations

1.1

Confirm and maintain competence of subordinates to undertake intelligence operations in accordance with operational procedures

1.2

Maintain relevant personnel administration

1.3

Clarify orders to determine commander’s intent

1.4

Determine and manage constraints relevant to task in accordance with operational procedures

1.5

Assemble resources for task and report shortfalls that limit capability to chain of command

1.6

Make planning decisions to solve operational problems, based on a logical process

1.7

Conduct battle procedure to meet task requirements

1.8

Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in accordance with operational procedures

2

Conduct intelligence operations

2.1

Prepare and deliver orders and briefs, as required

2.2

Direct and supervise subordinates in accordance with operational procedures

2.3

Liaise with stakeholders in accordance with operational requirements

2.4

Conduct, organise and direct support from outside agencies

2.5

Provide intelligence operations technical advice to supervisors and subordinates

3

Finalise intelligence operations

3.1

Conduct debriefs in accordance with operational procedures

3.2

Conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations

3.3

Manage equipment, stores and explosive ordnance as required, in accordance with operational procedures

3.4

Complete documentation in accordance with operational procedures

3.5

Monitor and manage subordinate health and wellbeing, and address any identified issues as required

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Confirm and maintain competence of subordinates to undertake intelligence operations in accordance with operational procedures 
Maintain relevant personnel administration 
Clarify orders to determine commander’s intent 
Determine and manage constraints relevant to task in accordance with operational procedures 
Assemble resources for task and report shortfalls that limit capability to chain of command 
Make planning decisions to solve operational problems, based on a logical process 
Conduct battle procedure to meet task requirements 
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures in accordance with operational procedures 
Prepare and deliver orders and briefs, as required 
Direct and supervise subordinates in accordance with operational procedures 
Liaise with stakeholders in accordance with operational requirements 
Conduct, organise and direct support from outside agencies 
Provide intelligence operations technical advice to supervisors and subordinates 
Conduct debriefs in accordance with operational procedures 
Conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations 
Manage equipment, stores and explosive ordnance as required, in accordance with operational procedures 
Complete documentation in accordance with operational procedures 
Monitor and manage subordinate health and wellbeing, and address any identified issues as required 

Forms

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