Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations
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17 units of competency are required for this qualification including: 6 core units 11 elective units Choose a minimum of 9 elective units from the Group A (Specialisation) and Group B (General) lists below, of which 7 units must be from Group A. Choose the remaining 2 elective units from either the elective lists below, or elsewhere within this training package, or another endorsed training package, or accredited course. Where a pre-requisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol . The pre-requisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification. The elective units should be selected from the units that most closely align to an individuals occupational outcomes. Electives selected must not duplicate outcomes of other units. Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. | |
Code | Core Units |
Provide technical advice | |
Supervise equity and diversity in the workplace | |
Supervise intelligence operations | |
Liaise with other organisations | |
Monitor a safe workplace | |
Write complex documents | |
Code | Group A Elective Units (Specialisation) |
Plan and lead a counter-surveillance operation DEFIN006A Conduct anti-surveillance DEFPR305B Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence | |
Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | |
Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment | |
Conduct pre-campaign testing | |
Evaluate campaign effectiveness | |
Make a presentation | |
Profile the market | |
Write persuasive copy | |
Advise on security needs | |
Assess risks | |
Assess threat | |
Identify and assess security of assets | |
Undertake case management of investigations | |
Advise on progress of investigations | |
Finalise and report on investigations | |
Coordinate investigation processes | |
Undertake government security risk analysis | |
Implement security risk treatments | |
Develop and advise on government security procedures | |
Conduct personnel security assessments | |
Provide government security briefings | |
Develop security risk management plans | |
Implement and monitor security risk management plans | |
Coordinate protective security | |
Communicate security awareness | |
Code | Group B Elective Units (General) |
Instruct a workplace physical training session in Defence | |
DEFCM133 | Supervise a section during defensive operations |
DEFCM134 | Supervise a section during offensive operations |
Provide advice on service discipline law | |
Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range | |
Conduct basic range practices on a permanent range | |
DEFCM130 | Perform the duties of a defending officer at service tribunals |
DEFCM131 | Perform the duties of a prosecuting officer at service tribunals |
DEFCM132 | Conduct individual and collective ceremonial drill |
Support operational plan | |
Design databases | |
Develop and use complex spreadsheets | |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Promote team effectiveness | |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Organise workplace information | |
Use resources to achieve work unit goals | |
Develop and implement work unit plans | |
Design simple projects | |
Manage simple projects | |
Close simple projects | |
Procure goods and services | |
Work autonomously | |
Contribute to assessment | |
Provide work skill instruction | |
Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures |
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Employability Skills are part of a unit of competency.
Employability Skills statements from a selection of units of competency from the DEF42112 Certificate IV in Intelligence Operations have been reproduced in the table below.
This table provides an example of Employability Skills for the qualification because Employability Skills within a qualification will vary depending on the qualification packaging options.
Defence qualifications have core units (which must be achieved) and elective units (where there is a choice of units which must be achieved) so different Employability Skills Summaries are possible within the one qualification, depending on the package of core units and chosen elective units.
Employability Skill | Employability Skills Statement |
Communication | liaise with outside agencies as required prepare and deliver orders and briefs in accordance with standard procedures receive instructions to conduct activity and confirm details with supervisor |
Teamwork | direct and supervise counter-surveillance team in accordance with counter-surveillance plan direct and supervise subordinates in accordance with organisational requirements provide workplace learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring assistance to facilitate individual and team achievement of competencies |
Problem solving | conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent recommendations, in accordance with standard procedures make planning decisions based on a logical process to solve operational problems monitor subordinates’ health and wellbeing and refer or fix any anomalies recognise and respond to unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response, in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures |
Initiative and enterprise | identify and approve resources and timelines required for learning activities in accordance with organisational requirements make planning decisions based on a logical process to solve operational problems monitor subordinates’ health and wellbeing and refer or fix any anomalies recognise and respond to unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response, in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures |
Planning and organising | assemble appropriate resources for the task and report to the chain of command any shortfalls that limit capability conduct reconnaissance of operational area to inform planning process identify resource availability and serviceability, and determine constraints prepare and deliver orders and briefs in accordance with standard procedures |
Self | assess and record outcomes and performance of individuals/teams to determine the effectiveness of development programs and the extent of additional development support complete counter-surveillance tasks in accordance with the plan determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task in accordance with standard procedures manage own professional performance |
Learning | collaboratively develop, agree to and implement a learning plan to meet individual and group training and development needs conduct post activity analysis and make subsequent confirm and monitor competence of team members recommendations, in accordance with standard procedures |
Technology | ensure learning delivery methods are appropriate to the learning goals, the learning style of participants, and availability of equipment and resources operate computer packages use data storage systems use photographic equipment |