The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for collection task

1.1 Requirement to collect information is identified from instructions, and is understood and confirmed with supervisor

1.2 Appropriate collection methods are determined

1.3 Plan is developed and agreed with supervisor

1.4 Sources of information and data are determined in accordance with standard procedures

1.5 Resources allocated for the task are identified in accordance with standard procedures

2. Collect information and data

2.1 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

2.2 Information and data is identified, sourced and collected in accordance with the plan

3. Record and report information

3.1 Information is recorded in the format required by organisational procedures

3.2 Information is communicated to a higherauthority in accordance with the requirements of the task

3.3 Information is disseminated as directed by supervisor

3.4 Documentation and records are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures

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

Required Skills

analyse information and data

communicate information and data

conduct research

questioning techniques

tactical reconnaissance

take measurements - using a laser range finder, tape measure, ruler

technical reconnaissance

use communications equipment

use global positioning systems

use optical enhancement tools such as binoculars

Required Knowledge

basic research and analysis techniques

collection methods

communication requirements and equipment

indigenous inhabitants and culture

intelligence cycle - direction, collection, processing and

dissemination

legal responsibilities

navigation

operational environment

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements

relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

security - site, personnel, information

terrain and terrain analysis

urban and rural demographics

weather effects

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to collect information and data that is relevant and appropriate to the specific operation.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated information and data collection contexts/environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to information and data required for military engineering intelligence requirements.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.

Information is

Unprocessed information/data of every description, which may be used in the production of intelligence and may include:

manufactured features - roads, buildings, facilities

population demographics

slope of ground

soils, minerals, rock strata

threat

vegetation - type, species, height, density, canopy

Collection methods may include

By foot, in vehicles, in boats in aircraft or a combination

By liaison with organisations

By observation or inquiry

By specifically tasked reconnaissance

Tasked through operational processes

Through the application of research processes

Collection plan must include

Collection method

Reporting requirements

Timelines

Sources may include

Databases

External agencies

Information systems

Internal agencies

Internet/intranet

Libraries

Local inhabitants

Team members

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

Written and verbal orders and job instructions

Resources may include

Equipment and material

Finances

Manpower

Mobility assets

Time

Communication with higher authority may include

Computer

Radio

Satellite

Spoken

Telephone

Written

This unit contains employability skills.