NZQA proposed unit standard
28485 version 1
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Title
Develop conclusions and recommendations using analytical tools
and techniques for intelligence analysis
Level
6
Purpose
Credits
45
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
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assess and analyse collated information for intelligence
analysis;
develop and test hypotheses for intelligence analysis;
develop inferences for intelligence analysis; and
develop conclusions and recommendations for
intelligence analysis.
Classification
Compliance and Law Enforcement > Intelligence Analysis
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 28484, Produce the Terms of Reference for an intelligence
project, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Performance in relation to the outcomes and evidence requirements must comply
with current legislation, policies and procedures, including:
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
Official Information Act 1982;
Privacy Act 1993; and all subsequent amendments and replacements;
The State Services Code of Conduct, Standards of Integrity and Conduct (available
from http://www.ssc.govt.nz) and/or any other agency-specific code or codes of
conduct and/or ethics.
It is important to note that there is, in most cases, specific legislation relevant to the
organisation in which the candidate is employed. This legislation must be included.
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Definitions
Abductive logic – based on the formation and evaluation of hypothesises using the
best available information;
Analyse – identify trends, patterns, and relationships.
Deductive logic – where the premises are true then the inference must be true.
Inductive logic – where the inference goes beyond the premises. The inference may
be less than certain.
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Inference – may include conclusions, predictions, assessments, hypotheses,
indicators and warnings.
Information – facts that are known or could be discovered from any source.
Examples may include – written or oral reports or documents; description of an event
or an activity; unevaluated material of every description, at all levels of reliability, and
from any sources from which intelligence can be developed.
Intelligence – the functions, activities, people or organisations that are involved in the
process of planning, gathering and analysing information that leads to the production
of intelligence products, which are of potential value to decision makers.
Organisational requirements – refer to instructions to staff on policies, procedures,
and methodologies which are documented and are available in the workplace. They
must be consistent with applicable legislation and any other applicable compliance
requirements.
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Range
All activities and evidence presented for outcomes and evidence requirements in this
unit standard must be in accordance with pre-determined terms of reference and
organisational requirements.
Competency for this unit standard must be demonstrated through the effective use of
three separate analytical tools; two used in an inductive and one in a deductive
setting.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Assess and analyse collated information for intelligence analysis.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Evaluate collated information to determine its relevance to the project.
1.2
Use analytical tools and techniques to interpret information.
Range
1.3
tools and techniques may include but are not limited to –
conceptual models, mind mapping, 5-Ws, indicators, pattern
analysis, gap analysis, SWOT;
a minimum of five tools and techniques is required.
Describe the process used to apply the analytical tools.
Range
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Outcome 2
Develop and test hypotheses for intelligence analysis.
Range
A recognised hypothesis testing models to be used.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Generate hypotheses to identify tentative answers or alternative views.
Range
2.2
Test and modify hypotheses.
Range
2.3
may include but is not limited to – theory, situational logic,
comparative analysis, data immersion.
hypothesis testing models may include but are not limited to –
Analysis of Competing Hypothesis (ACH), Diagnostic reasoning,
Argument Mapping.
Describe the process used to test the hypotheses.
Outcome 3
Develop inferences for intelligence analysis.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Cluster information.
3.2
Develop premises.
3.3
Develop inferences using logic.
Range
3.4
types of logic may include – abductive, deductive, inductive.
Discuss chosen method of logic.
Outcome 4
Develop conclusions and recommendations for intelligence analysis.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Develop conclusions from the interpretation of analysed information.
4.2
Develop recommendations from the interpretation of analysed information.
Planned review date
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31 December 2020
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 March 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0121
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact The Skills Organisation reviewcomments@skills.org.nz if you wish to
suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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