DEFIN017 - Analyse information for situational value

DEFIN017
Analyse information for situational value

This unit covers the competency required to organise and perform the rapid analysis of information in order to determine situational value. The unit also covers intuitive reporting of information and the maintenance of data repositories. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Application

This unit was designed for Defence personnel working within the electronic warfare and signals intelligence fields but may be applicable to any individual employed within a similar role.

Typically individuals perform this activity independently with indirect supervision. The application of this unit in the workplace involves the rapid analysis and reporting of new information to update situational assessments. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant standard procedures.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Organise information for analysis	1.1 Objectives of analysis are clearly defined and are consistent with standard procedures. 1.2 Information or data is collated and prepared in a format suitable for analysis in accordance with standard procedures.
2. Analyse and interpret information	2.1 Reliable and suitable methods of information analysis are selected. 2.2 Information or data is examined, compared and evaluated for content and situational value. 2.3 Rational assessments are made, that are justified and supported by evidence. 2.4 Analysed information or data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures.
3. Report outcomes	3.1 Assessments are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with standard procedures.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively within the workplace

analyse and interpret data and information

follow instructions and directives

apply critical analysis techniques

use organisational systems to conduct analysis

assess the situational value of information to make decisions

report information appropriate to the situation

maintain records and information repositories

Required Knowledge

communicate effectively within the workplace

analyse and interpret data and information

follow instructions and directives

apply critical analysis techniques

use organisational systems to conduct analysis

assess the situational value of information to make decisions

report information appropriate to the situation

maintain records and information repositories

Evidence Required

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	The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying: the underpinning knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated during a series of situations differing in terms of complexity, urgency and outcome to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of workplace scenarios.
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: computer and relevant software office equipment and resources electronic information / record management systems information or data for analysis
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information PUADEFIN001A Process information into intelligence

Range Statement

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.
Objectives of analysis may include:	determining facts identifying and/or confirming of situational trends providing forewarning of likely opportunities for advantage providing timely assessment of likely outcomes providing warning of imminent threat reporting situational information
Standard procedures may include:	Australian Standards Defence Instructions doctrinal pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions workplace health and safety regulations organisational policies and procedures procedure manuals relevant local government by laws relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders written and verbal orders
Information or data may be:	audio recordings decrypted information financial information intercepted information metadata processed information published information reference material re-formatted information verbal communication
Methods of information analysis may include:	association matrices collaborative analysis critical analysis historical analysis link analysis qualitative analysis quantitative analysis trend analysis
Assessments may include:	appraisal consideration estimation evaluation facts judgement measurement opinion review
Reported may include:	verbal briefs written briefs verbal organisational specific reports written organisational specific reports
Relevant personnel may include:	colleagues customers operators supervisors or line managers users

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.