PUAOPE004 — Manage the intelligence function at an incident

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What an assessment for PUAOPE004 must cover

83 assessable components: 8 elements (40 performance criteria), 22 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Establish intelligence section or unit

1.1Initial briefing is sought and obtained from Incident Controller or Planning Officer where the Incident Controller’s intent is confirmed
1.2Intelligence section or unit objectives and tasks are identified
1.3Intelligence section or unit structure is developed and resources are identified and obtained
1.4Intelligence section or unit is established including units or sub-units and tasks are delegated and briefings are given to assigned personnel
1.5Safe work practices and health and welfare procedures for work area are implemented and monitored

2 Manage intelligence section or unit

2.1Allocated tasks are adjusted to meet incident objectives and intelligence requirements
2.2Workload, progress and performance of the intelligence section or unit is monitored and managed
2.3Intelligence section or unit meetings are conducted, as required
2.4Information flow within the incident management team and with identified external organisations is established and maintained
2.5Intelligence section or unit plan is developed and implemented
2.6Arrangements are made for a log and/or record of activities and decisions to be kept

3 Identify intelligence needs

3.1Incident intelligence requirements are obtained from the Incident Controller or Planning Officer
3.2Focus of the intelligence section or unit’s activities are directed towards achieving the Incident Controller’s critical intelligence requirements
3.3Intelligence requirements are prioritised and communicated to the intelligence section or unit team
3.4Response, recovery and transition to recovery intelligence needs are identified
3.5Intelligence risks and opportunities are identified and communicated to Incident Controller or Planning Officer

4 Collect data and information

4.1Collection of data and information is planned
4.2Sources of data and information including reports and pre-incident plans are identified and assessed
4.3Data and information from reconnaissance and observations is collected
4.4Data and information is monitored and updated to ensure accuracy and currency
4.5Data and information sufficient for the intelligence tasks is collected

5 Process information

5.1Information is formally received and recorded in a log
5.2Information is validated, including consideration of the credibility of information sources
5.3Information is collated to support analysis

6 Analyse information

6.1Collected data and information is analysed systematically within required time frames
6.2Conflict and uncertainties about information and analysis outcomes are identified, considered and reconciled, if possible
6.3Intelligence requirements are addressed through information analysis, synthesis and interpretation
6.4Predictions based on most likely, best and worst case scenarios for the incident are determined and evaluated
6.5Risks and opportunities that may affect incident activities and planning are analysed

7 Develop and disseminate intelligence products

7.1Intelligence products are generated to meet the identified intelligence requirements of key decision makers
7.2A common operating picture is displayed and maintained
7.3Intelligence products including reports are developed in a format suited to their intended audiences
7.4Intelligence products are communicated and made available to personnel within required time frames
7.5Receipt of intelligence product by intended audience is confirmed

8 Review intelligence and provide feedback

8.1Feedback is sought and obtained from users of intelligence products
8.2Gaps in data and intelligence products are identified
8.3Value of operational effectiveness of intelligence products provided is evaluated
8.4Intelligence opportunities are identified
8.5Obstructions, 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
8.6Briefings and debriefings on intelligence activities are conducted

Performance evidence

applying Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/ Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
assessing credibility of data and information sources
collating feedback
collecting data and information that addresses intelligence requirements
communicating with stakeholders
completing and presenting reports
conducting briefings and debriefings
dealing with complex, novel and rapidly changing incident situations
determining and organising an intelligence plan for a section or unit
developing a range of scenarios including identifying risks and opportunities
evaluating intelligence information and data
focussing intelligence products on meeting intelligence requirements
implementing organisational policies and procedures
maintaining a log and record of decisions taken
maintaining shared situational awareness and communicating changes
managing and monitoring a team within a time critical and dynamic environment including allocating tasks
providing an initial appreciation of information on the operating environment and its likely effect on events
providing and communicating intelligence products within the required time frames to appropriate personnel
providing useful intelligence in time critical and high consequence situations without complete and accurate information
representing intelligence through the common operating picture using available platforms that are readily accessible and easy to interpret structuring an intelligence section or unit
using intelligence to update situational knowledge when key changes occur
utilising analytical methods and tools

Knowledge evidence

analytical tools to support prediction modelling
Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) structure and principles
collation of feedback
compilation and presentation of reports
consequence management
difference between data, information and intelligence
evaluation techniques
individual and shared situational awareness
intelligence products including appreciation, common operating picture, decision and trigger points, estimates, evaluations, incident predictions, indications, intelligence, briefings, map products and warnings
intelligence section or unit structure including mapping unit, modelling and predictions unit, situation and analysis unit and technical advice unit
leadership and management of teams and the facilitation of team work
organisational documentation, policies and procedures
planning cycle requirements
processes and procedures for conducting briefings and debriefings using Situation, Execution, Administration/logistics, Mission, Command/control and Safety (SMEACS) plus questions
record keeping including using logs
requirements and processes for planning cycle
risk management principles and processes
scenario planning for incidents
sources of data and information
structure and roles within an intelligence section or unit
Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/ Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements

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Questions about assessing PUAOPE004

What does an assessment tool for PUAOPE004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAOPE004 needs to address all 83 unit components: 8 elements with 40 performance criteria, 22 performance evidence requirements, 21 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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