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Intelligence Analysis

Level 3

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Intelligence Analysis N/SVQ (Level 3)

Qualification Framework

Below is the qualification structure. A candidate must achieve all 8 mandatory

units.

Mandatory Units

IntA1

Discuss

Discuss and

and develop

develop terms

terms of

of reference

reference for

for an

an intelligence

intelligence

analysis product

IntA2

Obtain

Obtain information

information for

for intelligence

intelligence analysis

analysis

IntA3

Apply

Apply analytical

analytical techniques

techniques to

to interpret

interpret information

information for

for intelligence

intelligence

analysis

IntA4

Use

Use inference

inference development

development to

to make

make judgements

judgements based

based on

on

intelligence analysis methodology

IntA5

Develop

Develop recommendations

recommendations from

from the

the results

results of

of the

the intelligence

intelligence

analysis methodology

IntA6

Create

Create an

an intelligence

intelligence analysis

analysis product

product to

to support

support decision

decision making

making

IntA7

Disseminate

Disseminate the

the intelligence

intelligence analysis

analysis product

product

IntA8

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Unit Title Unit Title IntA1

IntA1 Discuss Discuss and and develop develop terms terms of of reference reference for for an an intelligenceintelligence analysis product

analysis product Summary

Summary

This unit is about discussing and developing terms of reference for an intelligence This unit is about discussing and developing terms of reference for an intelligence analysis product.

analysis product. You will need to You will need to be able to be able to agree the requirements for agree the requirements for anan intelligence analysis product and establish criteria to evaluate the product. intelligence analysis product and establish criteria to evaluate the product. There is one element:

There is one element: IntA1.1

IntA1.1 Discuss Discuss and and develop develop terms terms of of reference reference for for an an intelligenceintelligence analysis product

analysis product Target Group

Target Group

This unit is aimed at intelligence analysts. This unit is aimed at intelligence analysts. This unit was developed by Skills for Justice. This unit was developed by Skills for Justice.

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Performance Criteria Performance Criteria To meet the standard, you To meet the standard, you 1

1 obtain obtain suitable suitable information information from from the the client client on on the the requirements requirements for for thethe intelligence analysis product

intelligence analysis product 2

2 provide provide the the client client with with clear clear information information on on the the intelligence intelligence analysis analysis productsproducts and techniques that are available

and techniques that are available 3

3 assess assess and and agree agree the the client’s client’s requirements requirements against against the the available available intelligenceintelligence analysis products and techniques

analysis products and techniques 4

4 establish establish the the objectives objectives of of the the intelligence intelligence analysis analysis product product throughthrough negotiation and agreement with the client

negotiation and agreement with the client 5

5 identify identify the the parameters parameters of of the the intelligence intelligence analysis analysis productproduct 6

6 discuss discuss and and agree agree with with the the client client how how the the progress progress of of the the intelligenceintelligence analysis will be reported to them and others

analysis will be reported to them and others 7

7 identify identify any any problems problems or or limitations limitations with with the the requirements requirements and and take take thethe appropriate action

appropriate action 8

8 establish establish and and agree agree methods methods and and measurable measurable criteria criteria to to evaluate evaluate thethe intelligence analysis product

intelligence analysis product 9

9 provide provide a a rationale rationale for for the the use use of of the the intelligence intelligence analysis analysis techniquestechniques 10

10 comply comply with with all all relevant relevant legislation, legislation, codes codes of of practice, practice, standards, standards, protocols,protocols, procedures, and guidelines

procedures, and guidelines 11

11 produce produce terms terms of of reference reference that that include include all all the the relevantrelevant factorsfactors Range

Range 1

1 Appropriate Appropriate actionaction a report

a report b

b negotiate negotiate and and resolveresolve c

c recognise recognise and and adapt adapt to to limitationslimitations 2 Factors

2 Factors a

a what what it it will will dodo b

b what what it it won’t won’t dodo c resources

c resources d

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Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge and Understanding

To meet the standard, you need to know and understand To meet the standard, you need to know and understand 1

1 the the type type of of information information that that should should be be obtained obtained on on the the client’s client’s requirementsrequirements 2

2 how how to to establish establish the the SMART SMART objectives objectives for for the the intelligence intelligence analysis analysis processprocess 3

3 how how to to identify identify the the scale scale of of the the intelligence intelligence analysis analysis productproduct 4

4 the the intelligence intelligence analysis analysis products products and and techniques techniques that that are are availableavailable 5

5 the the methods methods that that can can be be used used to to assess assess the the customer’s customer’s requirementsrequirements 6

6 the the typical typical reporting reporting proceduresprocedures 7

7 the the types types of of problem problem that that could could occur occur and and the the limitations limitations that that may may be be presentpresent 8

8 the the actions actions that that could could be be taken taken for for different different types types of of problem problem and and limitationslimitations 9

9 the the procedures procedures for for reporting reporting and and resolving resolving problemsproblems 10

10 the the type type of of criteria criteria for for evaluating evaluating analysis analysis processesprocesses 11

11 the the methods methods that that are are available available for for evaluating evaluating an an intelligence intelligence analysisanalysis process

process 12

12 the the ways ways in in which which different different intelligence intelligence analysis analysis techniques techniques can can be be usedused together or separately

together or separately 13

13 the the relevant relevant national, national, local, local, professional, professional, and and organisational organisational requirementsrequirements relating to intelligence analysis

relating to intelligence analysis 14

14 the the reasons reasons why why it it is is important important to to comply comply with with relevant relevant legislation, legislation, codes codes ofof practice, standards, protocols, procedures and guidelines

practice, standards, protocols, procedures and guidelines 15

15 the the consequences consequences of of not not complying complying with with relevant relevant legislation, legislation, codes codes ofof practice, standards, protocols, procedures and guidelines

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Unit IntA1

Unit IntA1 – – Discuss Discuss and develop and develop terms terms of refereof reference for nce for an intelligence an intelligence analysisanalysis product

product Evidence Requirements Evidence Requirements 1

1 This This unit unit requires requires that that you you demonstrate demonstrate how how you you have have actively actively participated participated inin discussing and establishing the objectives, scope, nature and constraints of the discussing and establishing the objectives, scope, nature and constraints of the process rather than simply reporting tasking that was given to you. You should process rather than simply reporting tasking that was given to you. You should provide evidence that the terms of reference were negotiated and agreed at the provide evidence that the terms of reference were negotiated and agreed at the start of the project and explain the reasons for any subsequent revision.

start of the project and explain the reasons for any subsequent revision. 2

2 All All aspects aspects of of the the ‘range’ ‘range’ should should be be covered.covered. 3

3 Simulation Simulation is is not not allowed allowed for for any any performance performance evidence evidence within within this this unit.unit. 4

4 All All evidence evidence of of your your performance performance must must be be generated generated from from real real work work activities activities inin accordance with the legislation, organisational procedures and national, local and accordance with the legislation, organisational procedures and national, local and professional guidelines relevant to the data being obtained and processed, the professional guidelines relevant to the data being obtained and processed, the analysis, retention and dissemination of both the data and the analytical outputs. analysis, retention and dissemination of both the data and the analytical outputs. 5

5 Prior Prior to to commencing commencing this this unit, unit, you you should should agree agree an an assessment assessment plan plan with with youryour assessor which details which tasks you will be undertaking to demonstrate your assessor which details which tasks you will be undertaking to demonstrate your competence and how they will be assessed. It is up to your assessor, working competence and how they will be assessed. It is up to your assessor, working with the guidance provided, to determine a suitable mix of assessment methods with the guidance provided, to determine a suitable mix of assessment methods and the amount and type of evidence that is required to judge your competence. and the amount and type of evidence that is required to judge your competence. The preferred primary methods of generating/assessing performance evidence are: The preferred primary methods of generating/assessing performance evidence are:

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• Evaluation of work productsEvaluation of work products - Examples include formal terms of reference- Examples include formal terms of reference

documents, minutes of meetings, notes, records, correspondence and journal documents, minutes of meetings, notes, records, correspondence and journal entries.

entries.

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• Direct observation of Direct observation of performanceperformance - This might involve watching or listening- This might involve watching or listening

to you interacting with clients, mind-mapping, brainstorming a conceptual to you interacting with clients, mind-mapping, brainstorming a conceptual model, drafting etc.

model, drafting etc.

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• Review of electronic recordingsReview of electronic recordings - E.g. of meetings, calls or brainstorming.- E.g. of meetings, calls or brainstorming.

Additional evidence for any aspect may be gained through: Additional evidence for any aspect may be gained through:

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• Evaluation of work productsEvaluation of work products •

• Direct observation of Direct observation of performanceperformance •

• Review of electronic recordingsReview of electronic recordings •

• Professional discussionProfessional discussion •

• Formal written or oral questioningFormal written or oral questioning •

• Reflective case historiesReflective case histories •

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IntA2 Obtain Obtain and and evaluate evaluate information information for for intelligence intelligence analysisanalysis

Summary Summary

This unit is

This unit is about obtaining information for about obtaining information for intelligence analysis. intelligence analysis. It covers It covers identifyingidentifying the sources of information, collecting information and collating information so that it is the sources of information, collecting information and collating information so that it is ready for intelligence analysis.

ready for intelligence analysis. There is one element:

IntA2.1 Obtain Obtain and and evaluate evaluate information information for for intelligence intelligence analysisanalysis

Target Group Target Group

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Performance Criteria Performance Criteria

To meet the standard, you To meet the standard, you 1

1 identify identify the the type type and and range range of of information information required required and and establish establish anan intelligence collection plan

intelligence collection plan 2

2 identify identify and and evaluate evaluate the the sources sources of of information information for for their their contribution contribution to to thethe intelligence analysis

intelligence analysis 3

3 obtain obtain any any necessary necessary agreement agreement from from all all relevant relevant people people to to use use the the sourcesource of information

of information 4

4 access access the the sources sources of of information information according according to to agreed agreed proceduresprocedures 5

5 collect collect information information in in line line with with the the requirements requirements of of the the analysisanalysis 6

6 identify identify any any problems, problems, limitations limitations or or gaps gaps with with the the collection collection and and collation collation ofof information and take the

information and take theappropriate actionappropriate action

7

7 collate collate the the information information according according to to the the agreed agreed terms terms of of referencereference 8

8 evaluate evaluate the the information information for for its its reliability, reliability, validity validity and and contribution contribution to to thethe analysis

analysis 9

procedures, and guidelines

Range Range 1

1 Appropriate Appropriate actionaction

a report a report b

b negotiate negotiate and and resolveresolve c

c recognise recognise and and adapt adapt to to limitationslimitations d tasking

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1 the the information information required required for for intelligence intelligence analysisanalysis 2

2 how how to to establish establish an an intelligence intelligence collection collection planplan 3

3 the the potential potential sources sources of of information information for for intelligence intelligence analysisanalysis 4

4 the the evaluation evaluation criteria criteria that that may may be be used used and and how how to to make make valid valid evaluationsevaluations 5

5 the the reasons reasons why why it it is is important important to to obtain obtain agreement agreement to to use use informationinformation 6

6 the the information information sources sources that that require require agreement agreement to to useuse 7

7 the the problems problems and and limitations limitations that that can can occur occur and and what what actions actions to to taketake 8

8 the the reasons reasons why why it it is is important important to to apply apply the the collection collection methods methods effectivelyeffectively and consistently, and the consequences of not doing so

and consistently, and the consequences of not doing so 9

9 how how to to protect protect different different information information sourcessources 10

10 the the systems systems for for recording recording information information and and how how to to use use themthem 11

11 the the amount amount and and type type of of information information that that is is usually usually required required for for analysisanalysis 12

12 the the reasons reasons why why it it is is important important to to apply apply the the agreed agreed terms terms of of referencereference 13

13 the the relevant relevant disclosure disclosure procedures procedures relating relating to to informationinformation 14

14 the the reasons reasons why why it it is is important important to to be be able able to to provide provide an an audit audit trailtrail 15

15 how how to to evaluate evaluate information information for for its its reliability, reliability, validity validity and and contribution contribution to to thethe analysis

analysis 16

16 the the ways ways in in which which information information might might not not provide provide all all that that is is requiredrequired 17

17 the the systems systems for for recording recording the the collated collated informationinformation 18

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Unit IntA

Unit IntA2 2 – – Obtain aObtain and end evaluate valuate information information for intefor intelligence lligence analysisanalysis Evidence Requirements

Evidence Requirements

1

1 This This unit unit requires requires that that you you play play a a key key role role in in the the development development of of the the collectioncollection plan. Whilst some data will always be supplied without you asking for it, you plan. Whilst some data will always be supplied without you asking for it, you should be considering the requirements of each project in detail and determining should be considering the requirements of each project in detail and determining the existing and new data types and sources that will be most useful and

the existing and new data types and sources that will be most useful and appropriate to the specific situation being analysed. However the data is appropriate to the specific situation being analysed. However the data is

obtained, you should consider the relevant information types and data elements, obtained, you should consider the relevant information types and data elements, scope of the data extract (e.g. by time or location), formats etc as appropriate. scope of the data extract (e.g. by time or location), formats etc as appropriate. 2

2 All All aspects aspects of of the the ‘range’ ‘range’ should should be be covered.covered. 3

5 Prior Prior to to commencing commencing this this unit, unit, you you should should agree agree an an assessment assessment plan plan with with youryour assessor which details which tasks you will be undertaking to demonstrate your assessor which details which tasks you will be undertaking to demonstrate your competence and how they will be assessed. It is up to your assessor, working competence and how they will be assessed. It is up to your assessor, working with the guidance provided, to determine a suitable mix of assessment methods with the guidance provided, to determine a suitable mix of assessment methods and the amount and type of evidence that is required to judge your competence. and the amount and type of evidence that is required to judge your competence. The preferred primary methods of generating/assessing performance evidence are: The preferred primary methods of generating/assessing performance evidence are:

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• Evaluation of work productsEvaluation of work products - Examples include collection plans, information- Examples include collection plans, information

access requests, evaluation criteria, notes, correspondence, raw information access requests, evaluation criteria, notes, correspondence, raw information and collated data in files, logs, databases and spreadsheets.

and collated data in files, logs, databases and spreadsheets.

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• Direct observation of Direct observation of performanceperformance- This might involve watching or listening- This might involve watching or listening

to you interacting with sources, mind-mapping, brainstorming a collection plan, to you interacting with sources, mind-mapping, brainstorming a collection plan, drafting etc.

drafting etc.

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• Review of electronic recordingsReview of electronic recordings - E.g. of meetings, calls or brainstorming.- E.g. of meetings, calls or brainstorming.

Additional evidence for any aspect may be gained through: Additional evidence for any aspect may be gained through:

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IntA3 Apply Apply analytical analytical techniques techniques to to interpret interpret information information forfor intelligence analysis

intelligence analysis Summary

Summary

This unit is about applying analytical techniques to interpret information for This unit is about applying analytical techniques to interpret information for intelligence analysis.

intelligence analysis. You will You will need to need to select and select and apply intelligence analysisapply intelligence analysis techniques to information relating to patterns, trends and activities.

techniques to information relating to patterns, trends and activities.

This unit may apply to analysing the activities of individuals or analysing patterns and This unit may apply to analysing the activities of individuals or analysing patterns and trends.

trends.

There is one element: There is one element: IntA3.1

IntA3.1 Apply Apply analytical analytical techniques techniques to to interpret interpret information information for for intelligenceintelligence analysis

analysis Target Group

Target Group

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1 identify identify any any features features of of the the information information that that may may have have a a significant significant impact impact onon the effectiveness of the analysis

the effectiveness of the analysis 2

2 ensure ensure the the relevant relevant information information has has been been collectedcollected 3

3 analyse analyse the the information information effectively effectively according according to to the the selectedselected techniquestechniques 4

4 ensure ensure all all relevant relevant stages stages of of the the analysisanalysis techniquestechniques are completed in theare completed in the correct sequence and recorded accurately

correct sequence and recorded accurately 5

5 take take the the necessary necessary action action to to resolve resolve problems problems with with the the intelligence intelligence analysisanalysis 6

6 describe describe clearly clearly the the relevant relevant patterns, patterns, trends trends and and activities activities of of individuals individuals thatthat the information covers

the information covers 7

7 present present the the description description of of the the patterns, patterns, trends trends and and activities activities in in an an agreedagreed format

format 8

procedures, and guidelines Range Range 1 Techniques 1 Techniques a quantitative a quantitative b qualitative b qualitative

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1 how how to to confirm confirm that that the the information information being being analysed analysed is is relevantrelevant 2

2 the the features features that that could could have have an an impact impact on on the the effectiveness effectiveness of of the the analysisanalysis 3

3 the the intelligence intelligence analysis analysis products products and and techniques techniques that that are are availableavailable 4

4 the the aim, aim, purpose purpose and and considerations considerations of of analytical analytical techniquestechniques 5

5 the the different different stages stages of of different different analysis analysis techniquestechniques 6

6 how how to to apply apply different different analysis analysis techniquestechniques 7

7 the the ways ways in in which which different different intelligence intelligence analysis analysis techniques techniques can can be be usedused together or separately

together or separately 8

8 the the systems systems for for recording recording the the analysis analysis resultsresults 9

9 the the problems problems that that may may occur occur with with intelligence intelligence analysis analysis and and how how to to resolveresolve and/or report them

and/or report them 10

10 the the reasons reasons why why it it is is important important to to be be clear clear about about who who and and what what is is beingbeing described

described 11

11 the the type type of of information information that that should should be be obtainedobtained 12

12 the the types types of of activities activities that that should should be be describeddescribed 13

13 the the activities activities that that are are relevant relevant and and those those that that are are notnot 14

14 how how to to present present descriptions descriptions of of the the patterns, patterns, trends trends and and activitiesactivities 15

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Unit IntA3

Unit IntA3 – – Apply aApply analytical nalytical techniques techniques to interto interpret informpret information for ation for intelligenceintelligence analysis

analysis Evidence Requirements Evidence Requirements 1

1 This This unit unit requires requires that that you you select select and and apply apply intelligence intelligence analysis analysis techniques techniques to to aa project that might focus on individuals (which can be interpreted as specific project that might focus on individuals (which can be interpreted as specific identified or unidentified people, organisations, battle groups etc) or on patterns identified or unidentified people, organisations, battle groups etc) or on patterns and trends (e.g. a tactical assessment of crimes on division or a strategic

and trends (e.g. a tactical assessment of crimes on division or a strategic

assessment of the use of a developing technology for fraud, other crime, warfare assessment of the use of a developing technology for fraud, other crime, warfare etc).

etc). 2

2 All All aspects aspects of of the the ‘range’ ‘range’ should should be be covered. covered. Whether Whether focusing focusing primarily primarily onon individuals or patterns and trends there should be a mix of qualitative data (e.g. individuals or patterns and trends there should be a mix of qualitative data (e.g. describing incidents, suspects, victims, places and methods) and quantitative describing incidents, suspects, victims, places and methods) and quantitative data about activities (e.g. number of incidents, timing and frequency of events, data about activities (e.g. number of incidents, timing and frequency of events, amount and value of goods or transactions and demographics).

amount and value of goods or transactions and demographics). 3

5 Prior Prior to to commencing commencing this this unit, unit, you you should should agree agree an an assessment assessment plan plan with with youryour assessor which details which tasks you will be undertaking to demonstrate your assessor which details which tasks you will be undertaking to demonstrate your competence and how they will be assessed. It is up to your assessor, working competence and how they will be assessed. It is up to your assessor, working with the guidance provided, to determine a suitable mix of assessment methods with the guidance provided, to determine a suitable mix of assessment methods and the amount and type of evidence that is required to judge your competence. and the amount and type of evidence that is required to judge your competence.

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IntA4 Use Use inference inference development development to to make make judgements judgements based based onon intelligence analysis methodology

intelligence analysis methodology Summary

Summary This unit is

This unit is about applying intelligence analysis about applying intelligence analysis methodology. methodology. You will need You will need toto develop inferences from intelligence analysis, and reach conclusions from the develop inferences from intelligence analysis, and reach conclusions from the analysis.

analysis.

This unit may apply to analysing the activities of individuals or analysing patterns and This unit may apply to analysing the activities of individuals or analysing patterns and trends.

trends.

There are two elements: There are two elements: IntA4.1

IntA4.1 Develop Develop inferences inferences from from intelligence intelligence analysisanalysis IntA4.2

IntA4.2 Make Make judgements judgements based based on on the the intelligence intelligence analysisanalysis methodology

methodology Target Group

Target Group

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1 apply apply appropriate appropriate methods methods to to identify identify key key findings findings from from the the informationinformation 2

2 identify identify significant significant relationships relationships occurring occurring within within the the informationinformation 3

3 identify identify any any significant significant gaps gaps and and anomalies anomalies within within the the informationinformation 4

4 identify identify any any patterns patterns that that occur occur throughout throughout the the informationinformation 5

5 identify identify relevant relevant aspects aspects of of the the information information that that are are of of interest interest to to othersothers 6

6 identify identify further further information information collection collection and and analysis analysis tasks tasks that that should should bebe undertaken by self and others

undertaken by self and others 7

7 explain explain key key findings findings clearly clearly and and accurately accurately to to othersothers 8 identify

8 identify inferencesinferences that need to be testedthat need to be tested 9

9 provide provide evidence evidence for for the the structure structure and and logic logic for for youryour inferencesinferences 10

procedures, and guidelines Range Range 1 Inferences 1 Inferences a hypotheses a hypotheses b conclusions b conclusions c prediction c prediction d estimate d estimate

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Performance Criteria Performance Criteria

To meet the standard, you To meet the standard, you 1

1 identify identify any any significant significant features features of of thethe activitiesactivities 2

2 identify identify changes changes or or developments developments in in thethe activitiesactivities 3

3 provide provide clear clear forecasts forecasts of of developmentsdevelopments 4

4 predict predict the the likely likely consequences consequences and and potential potential impact impact of of thethe activitiesactivities 5

5 draw draw conclusions conclusions that that are are reasonable reasonable and and supported supported by by the the results results of of thethe analysis methodology

analysis methodology 6

6 provide provide a a clear clear and and well-structured well-structured rationale rationale for for the the conclusionsconclusions 7

7 differentiate differentiate clearly clearly between between fact fact and and opinion opinion when when presenting presenting youryour conclusions

conclusions 8

procedures, and guidelines Range

Range

1 Activities 1 Activities a

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1 the the types types of of inferences inferences that that can can be be mademade 2

2 how how to to test test different different types types of of inferencesinferences 3

3 the the types types of of interpretation interpretation methods methods that that can can be be usedused 4

4 the the types types of of relationship relationship that that can can appear appear in in the the results results of of the the analysisanalysis 5

5 the the types types of of gaps gaps that that can can appear appear in in the the results results of of the the analysisanalysis 6

6 the the types types of of anomaly anomaly that that can can appear appear in in the the results results of of the the analysisanalysis 7

7 the the types types of of pattern pattern that that could could occuroccur 8

8 the the people people that that would would find find this this information information of of valuevalue 9

9 the the circumstances circumstances that that could could lead lead to to the the need need for for further further information information oror analysis

analysis 10

10 how how to to provide provide a a rationale rationale for for any any key key features features that that are are identifiedidentified 11

11 when when forecasts forecasts can can be be mademade 12

12 the the types types of of feature feature in in the the current current activities activities that that could could be be significantsignificant 13

13 the the types types of of predictions predictions that that can can be be made made with with any any certaintycertainty 14

14 the the likely likely consequences consequences of of different different activitiesactivities 15

15 how how to to draw draw conclusions conclusions from from the the results results of of the the analysis analysis methodologymethodology 16

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Unit IntA4

Unit IntA4 – – Use Use inference inference development development to makto make judgeme judgements bents based onased on intelligence analysis methodology

intelligence analysis methodology Evidence Requirements

Evidence Requirements 1

1 This This unit unit requires requires that that you you interpret interpret information information on on a a project project to to develop develop logicallogical ideas and conclusions. The project might focus on individuals (which can be ideas and conclusions. The project might focus on individuals (which can be interpreted as specific identified or unidentified people, organisations, battle interpreted as specific identified or unidentified people, organisations, battle groups etc) or on patterns and trends (e.g. a tactical assessment of crimes on groups etc) or on patterns and trends (e.g. a tactical assessment of crimes on division or a strategic assessment of the use of a developing technology for fraud, division or a strategic assessment of the use of a developing technology for fraud, other crime, warfare etc).

other crime, warfare etc). 2

2 You You should should cover cover all all aspects aspects of of the the ‘range’ ‘range’ for for Element Element Int4.1. Int4.1. The The analysis analysis maymay focus on the activities of individuals or on patterns and trends but you should focus on the activities of individuals or on patterns and trends but you should consider patterns in the behaviour of individuals (e.g. repeated activities or timing consider patterns in the behaviour of individuals (e.g. repeated activities or timing and correlation of events) and key individuals who may be responsible for

and correlation of events) and key individuals who may be responsible for significant aspects of a pattern or changing trend (e.g. prolific offenders or new significant aspects of a pattern or changing trend (e.g. prolific offenders or new types of players).

types of players). 3

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IntA5 Develop Develop recommendations recommendations from from the the results results of of thethe intelligence analysis methodology

intelligence analysis methodology Summary

Summary

This unit is about developing recommendations from the results of the intelligence This unit is about developing recommendations from the results of the intelligence analysis methodology.

analysis methodology. You will need You will need to review to review all the all the available information, identifyavailable information, identify potential recommendations, develop a rationale for the selection of recommendations potential recommendations, develop a rationale for the selection of recommendations and comply with relevant legislation.

and comply with relevant legislation. There is one element:

IntA5.1 Develop Develop recommendations recommendations from from the the results results of of the the intelligenceintelligence analysis methodology

analysis methodology Target Group

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