Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIX4027A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess maintenance spares and manage repairable items

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIX4027A - Assess maintenance spares and manage repairable items
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess spares and manage repairable items in maintenance activities while complying with relevant regulations. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform spares assessment activities
  • Organisation spares assessment and supply information systems are identified and applied
  • Maintenance data, spares usage data and trends are monitored, and required holdings of spares are varied as required
  • Spares availability problems are identified and strategies are determined to resolve problems
  • Acceptable sources of suitable substitute parts are identified and requirements for documentation are specified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Configuration management requirements are observed in spares assessing
       
Element: Manage repairable items
  • Maintenance and reliability data is monitored and changes to maintenance programs are proposed where necessary
  • Documentation is raised to allocate repairable items to maintenance facilities in accordance with contractual requirements, and organisational policy and procedures
  • Specific investigation or additional maintenance requirements are specified
       
Element: Maintain records
  • Data required for input to integrated logistics support (ILS) records is provided where applicable
  • Systems, procedures and records associated with documenting performance are managed in accordance with the organisational requirements
       


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:

adhere to relevant occupational health and safety requirements

initiate and efficiently monitor processes

initiate any remedial action required

communicate with stakeholders

prepare and provide relevant reports and documentation

effectively and efficiently manage materiel sustainment operations

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 spares and repairable items

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

Industrial base capability

Integrated logistics support

Legislative and regulatory environment, including environmental, sustainability issues as it pertains to materiel logistics

Logistics governance

Logistics support analysis principles and processes

Management processes

Materiel sustainment

Organisational policy and procedures

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 relevant to materiel sustainment

Required skills:

Analyse and interpret assessment information to determine where internal and external factors impact on the assessment of spares and management of repairable items

Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic objectives of the organisation to identify long-term factors and external considerations that need to be taken into consideration

Draw on information from a variety of sources using research, analysis and judgement to develop assessment requirements

Effectively administer spares and services contracts and their deliverables

Effectively consult and negotiate with stakeholders (both internal and external) and resolve any potential areas of conflict or concern to ensure that overall objectives are achieved

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

Undertake procurement activities occurring in the spares and repairable item environment

Use appropriate information technology and software to assess and manage repairable items

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

Spares assessment and supply information systems may be:

developed within the organisation

manual or computer-based

proprietary systems purchased by the organisation

Suitable substitute parts may be identified from:

drawings, standards and specifications in the case of piece parts and materials

manufacturers catalogues and specifications in the case of complete components (items of products)

modification data

Organisational policy and procedures may include:

Australian Standards

international standards

logistics support analysis

organisational instructions and standards

Repairable items may include:

electrical system components

electronic systems components

engines and engine components

hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel components

instrument system components

items of role equipment

items of safety equipment

mechanical components

removable structural components

Investigation or additional maintenance requirements may include:

compliance with directives or special technical instructions

incident investigation

modifications

service bulletin compliance

service difficulty (defect) report investigation

warranty claims

ILS records may include:

baselines for reliability, availability and maintainability

failure modes, effects and criticality analysis

costing analysis

life cycle costing data

logistics support analysis plans

logistics support analysis record data

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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
Organisation spares assessment and supply information systems are identified and applied 
Maintenance data, spares usage data and trends are monitored, and required holdings of spares are varied as required 
Spares availability problems are identified and strategies are determined to resolve problems 
Acceptable sources of suitable substitute parts are identified and requirements for documentation are specified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Configuration management requirements are observed in spares assessing 
Maintenance and reliability data is monitored and changes to maintenance programs are proposed where necessary 
Documentation is raised to allocate repairable items to maintenance facilities in accordance with contractual requirements, and organisational policy and procedures 
Specific investigation or additional maintenance requirements are specified 
Data required for input to integrated logistics support (ILS) records is provided where applicable 
Systems, procedures and records associated with documenting performance are managed in accordance with the organisational requirements 

Forms

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