Application
This unit describes the skills required to receive and assess surveillance products against tasking requirements. It includes receiving surveillance products, assessing photographs, and processing, analysing, storing and disseminating information.
This unit applies to those working in roles responsible for the analysis of surveillance products.
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.
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously consulting with others as required, performing routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to 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. Receive surveillance product/s | 1.1 Receive and process post-mission reports and photographs at the conclusion of each flight. 1.2 Receive post-mission information in accordance with standard operating procedures. 1.3 Check post-mission information against the tasking and address any shortfall. |
2. Assess photographs | 2.1 Process and review photographs. 2.2 Assess and record contractor photography. 2.3 Provide feedback to contractor within specified timeframe. |
3. Process information | 3.1 Log information appropriately. 3.2 Process information according to client requirements. 3.3 Gather statistics against agreed criteria. |
4. Analyse information | 4.1 Identify and convey information requiring immediate attention to clients. 4.2 Identify possible changes to the operational plans. |
5. Store and disseminate information | 5.1 Store information securely and in accordance with standard operating procedures. 5.2 Disseminate information to the appropriate stakeholders in a secure manner. 5.3 Seek feedback from stakeholders. |
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 one occasion.
using technology and equipment
analysing surveillance products and information
communicating and liaising with diverse audiences
obtaining and acting on feedback
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.
enabling and allied legislation
policy, procedures, guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures
organisational and jurisdictional values/ethics and codes of conduct
surveillance operations
relevant technology and equipment
types of information
client needs
security requirements
effective information management processes
workplace and industry environment
public sector legislation including work health and safety and environment related to analysis of surveillance products
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Border protection