Assessor Resource

MEM234036A
Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to engineering or related projects or operations across all forms of manufacturing and engineering. It is suitable for people with system design, installation, commissioning and project or operational management responsibilities who are required to apply configuration management (CM) procedures during system design and/or during the life cycle of a product. The procedures are used as the control mechanism during the application of the systems engineering design processes which may be used in the design of complex hardware and software products, both for initial design and then as an iterative process as the need for modifications are identified throughout the life cycle of the product. The outputs of the CM process are configuration documentation that can be used for through-life management or for input of data to logistic management plans where ILS is mandated as the through-life management system.

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply configuration management as a formal control mechanism that may be used in conjunction with the systems engineering process during initial design and during modification development. The outputs are configuration documentation that may be used to control the design baseline throughout the life of a product or for data input to logistics management plans where integrated logistics support (ILS) is the overarching through-life management system.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

MEM23003A

Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations

MEM234028A

Produce and manage technical documentation

MEM234029A

Produce and manage technical publications

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

determine the scope of the CM task and identify items for CM (CIs)

compile CM documentation from systems engineering data

establish and review configuration baselines during product development and production

develop CM plans

implement CM plans

review CM performance

establish and maintain CM status accounting databases and procedures

participate in CM audits and manage the remedy of deficiencies.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Required skills include:

identifying CM requirements for a product, including listing CIs

applying CM processes to the data produced through systems engineering

establishing CM baselines during product design and development

developing a CM plan

training organisation staff in CM plan implementation

developing CM documentation and related access, version control and security protocols

implementing and reviewing CM for a product

developing and applying CM status accounting and maintain baseline records

participating in configuration audits and initiate action to resolve deficiencies

inputting CM data to logistic support plans, where applicable

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

the use and application of CM in through-life management of product configuration

CM standards and procedures

relationship between CM and systems engineering during initial design and production

iteration of the CM and systems engineering interface throughout the product life cycle during modification development and configuration baseline revision

relationship between CM and logistic support requirements, such as providing data and updates for ILS plans throughout the product life cycle

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

CM context and environment

CM context and environment may include:

the nature of the products, such as hardware and/or software, complete systems and system components or subsystems

whether or not CM must extend to subcontractors and/or vendors

specific CM value adding functions and level of emphasis

contractual CM requirements, including specification of a CM standard to be applied

Relationship with logistic management systems

Data from CM documentation may be used in logistic management system activities, such as:

reliability and maintainability engineering

maintenance planning

life cycle costing

spares support requirements

technical data and publications

support and test equipment identification

determining facilities requirements

determining personnel training requirements

CM plan

The contents of CM plans may include topics such as:

brief description of system or top level CI and of the lower level CIs covered by the plan

list of reference documents (e.g. specifications, standards and manuals)

CM organisation and responsibilities

CM phasing and milestones

data management

configuration identification, including selection of CIs, baseline establishment, and configuration identifiers for hardware and for software

interface management

performance indicators

configuration control procedures

configuration status accounting procedures

configuration audit procedures

subcontractor/vendor control procedures

Systems engineering interface

Systems engineering processes result in the output of technical information that is controlled through the CM process. Through the service life of the product the CM process identifies the need for modifications and the systems engineering process is used to design and develop the modifications which then result in changes to the CM baseline and documentation which may then also feed into logistic support plan updates

CM standards and references

CM standards and references include:

EIA-649-A 2004 National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management

GEIA Standard 836-2002 Configuration Management Data Exchange and Interoperability

IEEE Standard 828-1998 IEEE Standard for Software Configuration Management Plans

MIL-STD-973 Configuration Management

STANAG 4159 NATO Materiel Configuration Management Policy and Procedures for Multinational Joint Projects

STANAG 4427Introduction of Allied Configuration Management Publications

IEEE Standard 1042-1987 IEEE Guide to Software Configuration Management

MIL-HDBK-61A Configuration Management Guidance

10007 Quality management – Guidelines for configuration management

GEIA-HB-649 Implementation Guide for Configuration Management

EIA-836 Consensus Standard for Configuration Management Data Exchange and Interoperability

ANSI/EIA-632-1998 Processes for Engineering a System

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the context and environment in which CM is to be applied 
Identify any contractual requirements and specifications for the application of CM procedures to through-life management of product configuration, including the relationship with logistics management systems, such as ILS 
Document the required CM activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MEM234036A - Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

MEM234036A - Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: