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Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process

Disseminate outputs from the intelligence process

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAPOL035B
State Code
WJ098
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
28/08/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the competency to develop, deliver and disseminate intelligence outputs to assist decision making.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Write reports
  • 1.1 The client's expectation of an appropriate written report protocol is determined
  • 1.2 The written report format, tone and language are specific to the audience and/or operational circumstances
  • 1.3 The report content is accurate and written in a concise and logical manner
  • 1.4 The written report conforms to acceptable writing conventions and is presented in a professional manner
  • 1.5 The written report is disseminated to the intended recipients in a timely manner
2. Conduct briefings
  • 2.1 The briefing is planned so that all essential information is included and logically arranged
  • 2.2 Briefing content is developed and delivered in a concise and logical manner
  • 2.3 Briefing content is structured to facilitate audience comprehension
3. Provide electronic products
  • 3.1 Intended recipients are identified and contacted to establish needs and expectations
  • 3.2 Caveats are determined and applied to ensure that limitations on release of the product are understood
  • 3.3 Electronic products are designed to be compatible with intended recipient needs/systems and/or operational circumstances
  • 3.4 Electronic products are selected and presented to ensure conciseness and enhance delivery and recipient understanding of the message
  • 3.5 Electronic products are disseminated to the intended recipient in a form and timeframe to meet client needs and expectations
4. Obtain feedback from clients
  • 4.1 Lines of communication are established and maintained to elicit feedback from clients
  • 4.2 Feedback on products and dissemination methods is actively sought from clients to facilitate an improved product
  • 4.3 Client feedback is acknowledged and recorded to enable appropriate action/adjustments to the intelligence product to be made
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 protocol:
will generally include a cover page
caveat
probability rating
table of contents
glossary of terms
executive summary
introduction (aim, objective, methodology, limitations)
body
conclusion
recommendation
appendices
security classification
referenced sources and agencies
time frame reference
authorship
Types of written report may include:
briefing papers
tactical
strategic
threat assessment
information report
operational
ministerial
the written report may be disseminated to addressees on the Information Collection Plan list, organisational management, and team members
Professional manner include:
using correct grammar and syntax
correct spelling
appropriate paragraphing
page layout
justification
use of colour
graphics
paper quality
Style includes:
briefing 'on the run'
formal/informal
structured/unstructured
planned or impromptu
questions/no questions
Format may be:
interactive or didactic
Logistics may include:
presenter
invitations
suitable locations
time
duration
Resources may include:
public address system
overhead projector and screen
handouts
video
electronic aids
human resources
Notification may be:
by written
oral
electronic means
Briefing protocols generally:
introductions
security classifications
briefing formats
statement of purpose, statement of duration
presentation of major findings, supporting data, conclusions, recommendations
provision of questioning time
closing of briefing
Communication skills include:
visual aids
speech
presence and language
as well as interpersonal skills such as empathy and fairness and being perceptive of all forms - verbal and non-verbal - of feedback from the audience
Presentation include:
both the body of the presentation and the answering of questions
Electronic products may include:
computer databases
software
modem communication
video or audio tape
e-mail and electronic versions of oral briefings or written reports
Feedback may be:
formal
informal
written
oral
electronic
Appropriate action may include:
no action
amend present and future products and dissemination methods
responding to feedback
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in provision of intelligence information that is useable.
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of 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 a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Specific resources for assessment
No special requirements.
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