Assessor Resource

TLIX4016A
Implement and monitor materiel sustainment plans

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit was developed for materiel sustainment specialists working within materiel logistics but is applicable to any individual in broader logistic roles.

Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor materiel sustainment plans and associated subordinate plans. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.

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

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

apply relevant implementation processes

monitor and report on implementation processes

analyse data and information

apply knowledge of materiel sustainment plans to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Access is required to:

computer and relevant software

legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to materiel sustainment

plans

workplace documentation

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

Where possible, assessment should be supported by questions to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include a combination of methods such as:

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training programs

case studies

demonstration

feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidate's ability

observation

portfolios

projects

questioning

reviews or reports prepared by the candidate

scenarios

simulation or role plays

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Codification and cataloguing processes

Configuration management

Contract management

Logistics support analysis principles and processes

Materiel sustainment processes related to planning

Organisational policy and procedures impacting on materiel sustainment

Organisational role relevant to materiel sustainment

Performance measurement

Product knowledge related to systems and/or equipment in service in the organisation

Safety, legislative and statutory requirements, including environmental, sustainability issues

Technical regulatory framework

Written communication to a level required in the preparation of correspondence and reports

Required skills:

Apply materiel sustainment and project management knowledge relevant to work being performed

Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic objectives of the organisation, and identify long-term factors and external considerations that need to be taken into consideration when implementing materiel sustainment plans

Develop and/or comply with procedures to implement and monitor materiel sustainment plans

Display resilience by continuing to move forward despite criticism or setbacks, remain positive and respond to pressure in a controlled manner

Ensure that there are mechanisms in place to monitor materiel sustainment plans

Identify the relationship between organisational goals and recognise how own work contributes to the achievement of those goals

Negotiate and communicate with key stakeholders (both internal and external), receive their input, and resolve any potential areas of conflict or concern to ensure that overall objectives are achieved

Undertake performance measurement to enable objectives to be measured against defined parameters

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Sources of information may include:

contractors

customers

legislation

managers

peers

plans

policies

publications

reference material

standards

supervisors

suppliers

Materiel sustainment plans may include:

disposal

facilities

finance

obsolescence

technical data

training

transitional plans

Organisational policy and procedures may include:

Australian Standards

international standards

organisational instructions and standards

Performance indicators may include:

costs

milestones

production

resources

scheduling

timing

Materiel sustainment may include:

the management and provision of products and services needed to meet the preparedness and performance requirements of a materiel system from the time of acceptance into operational service until disposal at minimised life cycle cost. Material sustainment may also be referred to as asset management and includes components of: sustainment management, engineering support, maintenance support, supply support and planning for disposal and/or carrying out end of life tasks

Compliance requirements may include:

authority

delegations

environmental

legislative

organisational policy

regulatory

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Sources of information relevant to materiel sustainment plans are identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Currency of information is reviewed and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Materiel sustainment plans are assessed against reviewed information 
Performance indicators and other criteria for measurement of achievement are developed 
Materiel sustainment risks and impacts relevant to the plan are identified, reported and managed 
Materiel sustainment plans are implemented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Participation and contribution to materiel sustainment activities is established and maintained in accordance with the schedule 
Materiel sustainment plans are monitored and regularly reviewed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Plans are amended and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Performance measures are monitored to ensure they address all key aspects of organisational performance and meet the requirements of stakeholders 
Performance data is analysed on a regular basis both in terms of the indicators and compliance with organisational policy and procedures 
Strategic performance is reported to all stakeholders in a transparent manner and meeting all compliance requirements 

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