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PUAOPE004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage the intelligence function at an incident

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAOPE004 - Manage the intelligence function at an incident
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence to support informed decision making at an incident.Intelligence Officers are required to collect, interpret, analyse and generate numerical, text and map based information, use and apply mathematical modelsand communicate complex information using a variety of formats.An individual performing this role has the title of Intelligence Officer and is delegated responsibility by the Incident Controller or Planning Officer. They will support the Incident Controller and the Incident Management Team (IMT).The intelligence function is generally carried out by an Intelligence Unit within the Planning Section. If the Incident Controller determines the need to expand the intelligence unit into a functional section then it will become an intelligence section reporting directly to the Incident Controller.Authorisation to perform this role is subject to organisational policies and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Process information
  • Information is formally received and recorded in a log
  • Information is validated, including consideration of the credibility of information sources
  • Information is collated to support analysis
       
Element: Analyse information
  • Collected data and information is analysed systematically within required time frames
  • Conflict and uncertainties about information and analysis outcomes are identified, considered and reconciled, if possible
  • Intelligence requirements are addressed through information analysis, synthesis and interpretation
  • Predictions based on most likely, best and worst case scenarios for the incident are determined and evaluated
  • Risks and opportunities that may affect incident activities and planning are analysed
       
Element: Establish intelligence sectionor unit
  • Initial briefing is sought and obtained from Incident Controller or Planning Officer where the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed
       
Element: Intelligence section or unit objectives and tasks are identified
       
Element: Intelligence section or unit structure is developed and resources are identified and obtained
       
Element: Intelligence section or unit is established including units or sub-units and tasks are delegated and briefings are given to assigned personnel
       
Element: Safe work practices and health and welfare procedures for work area are implemented and monitored
       
Element: Manage intelligence sectionorunit
  • Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and intelligence requirements
       
Element: Workload, progress and performance of the intelligence section or unit is monitored and managed
       
Element: Intelligence section or unit meetings are conducted, as required
       
Element: Information flow within the incident management team and with identified external organisations is established and maintained
       
Element: Intelligence section or unit plan is developed and implemented
       
Element: Arrangements are made for a log and/or record of activities and decisions to be kept
       
Element: Identify intelligence needs
  • Incident intelligence requirements are obtained from the Incident Controller or Planning Officer
       
Element: Focus of the intelligence section or unit’s activities are directed towards achieving the Incident Controller’s critical intelligence requirements
       
Element: Intelligence requirements are prioritised and communicated to the intelligence section or unit team
       
Element: Response, recovery and transition to recovery intelligence needs are identified
       
Element: Intelligence risks and opportunities are identified and communicated to Incident Controller or Planning Officer
       
Element: Collect data and information
  • Collection of data and information is planned
       
Element: Sources of data and information including reports and pre-incident plans are identified and assessed
       
Element: Data and information from reconnaissance and observations is collected
       
Element: Data and information is monitored and updated to ensure accuracy and currency
       
Element: Data and information sufficient for the intelligence tasks is collected
  • Information is formally received and recorded in a log
       
Element: Information is validated, including consideration of the credibility of information sources
       
Element: Information is collated to support analysis
  • Collected data and information is analysed systematically within required time frames
       
Element: Conflict and uncertainties about information and analysis outcomes are identified, considered and reconciled, if possible
       
Element: Intelligence requirements are addressed through information analysis, synthesis and interpretation
       
Element: Predictions based on most likely, best and worst case scenarios for the incident are determined and evaluated
       
Element: Risks and opportunities that may affect incident activities and planning are analysed
       
Element: Develop and disseminate intelligence products
  • Intelligence products are generated to meet the identified intelligence requirements of key decision makers
       
Element: A common operating picture is displayed and maintained
       
Element: Intelligence products including reports are developed in a format suited to their intended audiences
       
Element: Intelligence products are communicated and made available to personnel within required time frames
       
Element: Receipt of intelligence product by intended audience is confirmed
       
Element: Review intelligence and provide feedback
  • Feedback is sought and obtained from users of intelligence products
       
Element: Gaps in data and intelligence products are identified
       
Element: Value of operational effectiveness of intelligence products provided is evaluated
       
Element: Intelligence opportunities are identified
       
Element: Obstructions, limitations and opportunities for improvement are identified and processes are refined to improve and/or strengthen intelligence section or unit activity including how these are applied to the intelligence cycle
       
Element: Briefings and debriefings on intelligence activities are conducted
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Information is formally received and recorded in a log 
Information is validated, including consideration of the credibility of information sources 
Information is collated to support analysis 
Collected data and information is analysed systematically within required time frames 
Conflict and uncertainties about information and analysis outcomes are identified, considered and reconciled, if possible 
Intelligence requirements are addressed through information analysis, synthesis and interpretation 
Predictions based on most likely, best and worst case scenarios for the incident are determined and evaluated 
Risks and opportunities that may affect incident activities and planning are analysed 
Initial briefing is sought and obtained from Incident Controller or Planning Officer where the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed 
 
 
 
 
Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and intelligence requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
Incident intelligence requirements are obtained from the Incident Controller or Planning Officer 
 
 
 
 
Collection of data and information is planned 
 
 
 
Information is formally received and recorded in a log 
 
Collected data and information is analysed systematically within required time frames 
 
 
 
 
Intelligence products are generated to meet the identified intelligence requirements of key decision makers 
 
 
 
 
Feedback is sought and obtained from users of intelligence products 
 
 
 
 
 

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