Application
This unit describes the skills required to reduce and describe intelligence information, analyse and interpret that information and develop inferences from it.
This unit describes the performance standards required for an intelligence officer working in the correctional services industry where the analysis of information is required to assist intelligence operations. However, with contextualisation the unit may apply to intelligence officers working in other contexts.
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, particularly those related to working with sensitive information.
A person undertaking this role works independently and in small teams under light supervision. They make independent decisions within a procedural framework.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Reduce and describe information | 1.1 Identify information to be subjected to analysis. 1.2 Sort and classify information into a suitable format for analysis and interpretation from facts. 1.3 Review the reduction and description processes to determine the relevance and importance of the information, and make improvements where necessary. 1.4 Archive information not used in the reduction and description process to facilitate future reference. |
2. Analyse and interpret information | 2.1 Establish premise statements from information using deductive reasoning. 2.2 Ensure consistency of interpretations by applying sound inductive and deductive reasoning. |
3. Develop inferences | 3.1 Test possible interpretations to review credibility and consistency with new information. 3.2 Refine and consolidate interpretations to ensure strength of inferences. 3.3 Clearly state any assumptions made in the formation of inferences to inform clients and users. 3.4 Formulate sound inferences from facts and the refined and consolidated interpretations. 3.5 Ensure the chain of reasoning in formulating inferences is clear and transparent to users and clients. 3.6 Review inferences to identify and address any errors in reasoning. 3.7 Seek further information where gaps are identified. 3.8 Assess relationship between the inferences developed and the probable interpretations and report to ensure validity and compliance with agency guidelines. 3.9 Develop sound recommendations and report to inform users of intelligence analysis outcomes. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.
communicating orally
reading and interpreting complex diagrammatical, graphical and textual information
writing intelligence analysis reports
applying deductive and inductive reasoning
applying sound inductive or deductive argument
using analytical and chart conventions
evaluating and re-evaluating inferences to ensure accuracy and incorporate new information
using computer and information system skills to collect, collate, analyse information and develop intelligence products
managing resources including human and physical resources and allocation/access
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
organisation's policies and procedures related to intelligence practices
different types of community criminal activity and their elements
activities/processes within the prison environment
available resources required to support the intelligence analysis process
range of analytical techniques appropriate for information analysis including inductive/deductive reasoning processes
information source, including human source information, and information evaluation systems, such as the Admiralty Code or other system
psychology and motivation of human sources
the influence of human factors on information analysis
criminal justice system procedures and evidentiary requirements
jargon used within the organisation
Assessment Conditions
Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the
Valid assessment of this unit requires a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when working with sensitive information.
This unit has been identified by industry as suitable for holistic assessment with:
CSCITL504 Manage human sources
CSCITL506 Produce and review standard intelligence products
Refer to advice on holistic assessment in the
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the
Competency Field
Intelligence