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 andor 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 longterm factors and external considerations that need to be taken into consideration when implementing materiel sustainment plans

Develop andor 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 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 andor training programs

case studies

demonstration

feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidates ability

observation

portfolios

projects

questioning

reviews or reports prepared by the candidate

scenarios

simulation or role plays

Sources of information may include:

Materiel sustainment plans may include:

Organisational policy and procedures may include:

Performance indicators may include:

Materiel sustainment may include:

Compliance requirements may include: