This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present security information and documentation. It includes:

• collecting and validating security information using factual and surveillance methods and information technologies
• presenting gathered security information into a documented report within required timeframes
• technology skills to access, store, study, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data or information.

It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.

This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.