ProQaul Level 4 Diploma in Intelligence Operations

1 Understand the factors
contributing to the
development of intelligence
products
1.1 Explain the nature of intelligence task requests
1.2 Evaluate methodologies for responding to intelligence
requests
1.3 Explain the reporting procedures:
• Internal
• External
1.4 Summarise the types of problems that can occur in terms of:
• Timescales
• Types of product
• Intelligence resources
1.5 Specify actions to mitigate problems that can occur in terms
of:
• Timescales
• Types of product
• Intelligence resources
1.6 Explain the importance of complying with national, and
organisational requirements relating to information handling
2 Be able to establish and
interpret requirements for
intelligence products
2.1 Interpret information from customers on the requirements
for intelligence products in line with organisational
procedures
2.2 Provide customers with clear information on the intelligence
products and techniques that are suitable and achievable
using organisationally approved communication protocols
2.3 Establish the requirements of customers for intelligence
products
2.4 Identify the parameters of the intelligence products to be
used
2.5 Establish with customers how progress with intelligence
products will be reported to them and others
2.6 Identify any problems or limitations with the requirements
2.7 Take action to address identified problems or limitations in
line with organisational procedures
2.8 Evaluate intelligence products using organisationally
approved methods and measurable criteria
2.9 Comply with national, and organisational requirements
relating to intelligence information handling

1 Understand the processes involved in the
evaluation of information for use within
intelligence products
1.1 Explain the stages within the intelligence cycle
1.2 Explain the information required for intelligence
products
1.3 Summarise the format of intelligence collection
plans
1.4 Explain the potential sources of information for
use within intelligence products
1.5 Explain how to evaluate information for its
reliability, validity and contribution to products
1.6 Explain the reasons why it is important to use
appropriately classified information
1.7 Explain how to protect information sources
1.8 Summarise remedial actions that might be taken
to resolve problems with intelligence products
1.9 Summarise the reasons why it is important to
apply collection methods effectively
1.10 Explain the use and limitation of systems for
collating information
1.11 Explain the reasons why it is important to be
able to provide audit trails
2 Be able to evaluate information for use
within intelligence products
2.1 Identify the types and range of information
required in line with organisational procedures
2.2 Establish agreed intelligence collection plans in
line with organisational procedures
2.3 Evaluate sources of information for their
contribution to intelligence products in line with
organisational procedures
2.4 Obtain appropriately classified information in
line with organisational procedures
2.5 Collate information in line with the requirements
of the products
2.6 Resolve identified problems with the collection
of information in line with organisational
procedures
2.7 Evaluate information for its reliability, validity
and contribution to products in line with
organisational procedures
2.8 Comply with all national and organisational
requirements relating to intelligence information
handling and analysis

1 Understand the application
of analytical techniques
1.1 Explain how to confirm that the information being analysed is
relevant
1.2 Compare analysis techniques in order to select the most
appropriate to the task
1.3 Justify the use of specific techniques used together or separately
1.4 Describe the systems and processes for recording analysis results
1.5 Explain the interpretation of information being analysed
1.6 Explain the requirements for the presentation of analysis results
2 Be able to apply analytical
techniques
2.1 Confirm that all relevant and available information has been
collated in line with organisational procedures
2.2 Analyse information using approved techniques in line with
organisational procedures
2.3 Identify aspects of the analysis process that affect the credibility
and validity of end products in line with organisational
procedures
2.4 Present analytical products using organisationally approved
techniques to highlight:
• relevant patterns
• relevant trends
• relevant activities
• known risks in credibility
• known risks in validity
2.5 Present analytical products in accordance with customers’
requirements

1 Understand requirements for making
assessments developed through
intelligence analysis
1.1 Explain the principles of making assessments from
intelligence gathered
1.2 Explain how to test assessments
1.3 Explain how to identify relationships, anomalies
and patterns that could affect assessments
1.4 Explain how to interpret the need for further
information or analysis
1.5 Explain the application of confidence levels
regarding assessments
1.6 Explain how to present assessments, including
those that indicate the need for urgent action
1.7 Explain how assessments contribute to the
development of recommendations
2 Be able to develop assessments from
intelligence analysis
2.1 Apply appropriate methods to identify key
findings from the information in line with
organisational procedures
2.2 Identify significant relationships, gaps, anomalies
and patterns that occur within the information
2.3 Establish if there is a need for further information
or analysis
2.4 Explain key findings clearly and accurately to
others in line with organisational procedures
2.5 Develop assessments in line with organisational
procedures
2.6 Test assessments in line with organisational
procedures
2.7 Provide audit trails for the structure and logic of
assessments in line with organisational
procedures
3 Be able to make recommendations based
on assessments that have been developed
3.1 Provide clear forecasts of developments and likely
consequences in line with organisational
procedures
3.2 Make recommendations that are supported by
the results of the analysis
3.3 Differentiate clearly between facts and opinions
when presenting recommendations

1 Understand the factors that influence the
development of recommendations from
the results of intelligence analysis
methodologies
1.1 Explain how to identify potential
recommendations
1.2 Summarise the types of advantages and
disadvantages that could be explored
1.3 Explain how to confirm that recommendations are
appropriate, feasible and realistic
1.4 Explain why it is important to provide clear
rationales
1.5 Summarise the types of issues that could arise
when developing recommendations, including
potential consequences
1.6 Explain the importance of complying with relevant
national and organisational requirements relating
to information usage, its handling and analysis
1.7 Summarise the potential consequences of noncompliance, with relevant national and
organisational requirements relating to
information usage, its handling and analysis
2 Be able to develop recommendations
from the results of intelligence analysis
methodologies
2.1 Review all available information arising from the
analysis methodology in line with organisational
procedures
2.2 Identify the potential range of recommendations
that are available
2.3 Explore the advantages and disadvantages of each
potential recommendation
2.4 Identify potential recommendations that are
appropriate, feasible and realistic in consultation
with key stakeholders
2.5 Develop clear rationales for the selection of the
recommendations, in accordance with customers’
specified requirements
2.6 Comply with all relevant national and
organisational requirements relating to
information usage, its handling and analysis

1 Understand the principles involved
in the creation of intelligence
products
1.1 Describe the range of intelligence products in use
1.2 Explain the purpose of the intelligence products
1.3 Summarise how differing intelligence products are
produced
1.4 Explain the importance of the accuracy, currency,
relevance, timeliness and coverage of the intelligence
products
1.5 Explain how to use reasoned argument to support
decision making based on intelligence analysis
1.6 Explain the audit trail process
2 Be able to create intelligence
products to support decision making
2.1 Produce products that meet customers’ specified
requirements
2.2 Create intelligence products that are accurate, current,
relevant, timely, sufficient and in line with
organisational procedures
2.3 Support intelligence products with audit trails in line
with organisational procedures
2.4 Maintain appropriate records of the intelligence
products in line with organisational procedures

1 Understand processes for
disseminating intelligence
products
1.1 Describe the characteristics of different types of audience
for intelligence products
1.2 Compare presentation methods that could be used for
different types of audience
1.3 Explain how to select the most effective presentation
methods for different intelligence products
1.4 Summarise how to respond to queries and issues relating to
gaps in intelligence products
1.5 Explain the appropriate methods involved in disseminating
information
2 Be able to disseminate
intelligence products
2.1 Disseminate intelligence products in accordance with
customers’ requirements and in line with organisational
procedures
2.2 Select the most effective media and content of the
intelligence products to suit the identified needs of the
intended audiences
2.3 Take action to deal with problems with the dissemination of
intelligence products in line with organisational procedures
2.4 Use the selected presentation methods to disseminate
intelligence products in line with organisational procedures
2.5 Provide customers with opportunities to check their
understanding of the intelligence products
2.6 Respond effectively to queries and issues raised
2.7 Use feedback to improve the content and dissemination of
intelligence products

1 Understand how to evaluate and
report elicited information in an
intelligence setting
1.1 Summarise the relevant legislation and organisational
procedures for evaluating and reporting elicited
information
1.2 Explain how to establish the content and purpose of
reports
1.3 Explain how to identify audiences for reports, their needs
for information and any other relevant factors
1.4 Justify the importance of conducting an impartial
evaluation of the findings
1.5 Explain how to conduct an impartial evaluation of the
findings
1.6 Summarise the production of written reports based on
findings
1.7 Explain how to conduct a presentation of findings using
appropriate media
1.8 Summarise how to resolve problems which may occur
within the evaluation and reporting of elicited
information
1.9 Justify the importance of identifying opportunities and
resources for further research if they exist
2 Be able to evaluate and report
elicited information in an
intelligence setting
2.1 Establish the content, purpose and intended audiences
for reports
2.2 Conduct an impartial evaluation of the significance and
relevance of the findings of the analysis in line with
organisational procedures
2.3 Identify gaps in knowledge that may impact customers’
requirements
2.4 Identify opportunities for further investigation if they
exist in line with organisational procedures
2.5 Communicate findings in reports that meet organisational
procedures
2.6 Provide a clear and accurate presentation of the findings
using appropriate media in line with organisational
procedures
2.7 Record information elicited without error