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 throughlife 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 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 andor 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 MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

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 projectrelated 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

CM context and environment

Relationship with logistic management systems

CM plan

Systems engineering interface

CM standards and references