Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to analyse and apply knowledge of logistics in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.
It includes accessing and interpreting relevant logistics information and applying this information in the workplace.
This unit applies to emerging logistics specialists who need an understanding of the functions and activities of the wider organisation but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
The application of this knowledge is required by people who are not currently specialists in the field but need the knowledge to inform their decision making.
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Access and interpret relevant logistics information | 1.1 | Relevant logistics requirements are identified and obtained |
1.2 | Logistics information obtained is analysed to determine organisational application | ||
1.3 | Analysis results are documented and recommendations relevant to logistics are determined | ||
2 | Use knowledge of logistics | 2.1 | Logistics requirements and recommendations are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
2.2 | Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures | ||
2.3 | Recommendations are adjusted as required and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: |
adhering to relevant logistics requirements analysing and interpreting logistics information to determine where internal and external factors impact on the logistics requirements, and adjusting planning accordingly applying knowledge of logistics to assist work and to guide problem solving communicating key logistics information clearly, presenting information confidently and selecting the appropriate communication medium for a range of audiences using appropriate information technology and software. |
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: |
logistics information or information systems logistics knowledge relevant to the work performed relevant and industry specific information regarding the support to capability and support to operations. |
Assessment Conditions
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.
As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.
Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations
relevant and appropriate materials, tools, computer and relevant software, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
X ‒ Logistics