This unit was developed for integrated logistics support 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Identify requirements for management strategies for verification and validation

1.1 Sources of information relevant to verification and validation are identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.2 Currency of information is reviewed and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.3 Materiel verification and validation requirements are defined and documented

2Develop management strategies for verification and validation

2.1 Consultation with stakeholders is conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.2 Verification and validation processes are developed and recorded taking into account materiel and/or materiel system, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3Implement management strategies for verification and validation

3.1 Integrated logistics support risks and impacts relevant to verification and validation processes are identified, recorded and managed

3.2 Verification and validation processes are applied in accordance with legislative requirements

3.3 Activities are carried out in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3.4 Participation and contribution to verification and validation process activities is established and maintained

4Review management strategies for verification and validation

4.1 Verification and validation processes are reviewed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

4.2 Changes required are identified and prepared in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

4.3 Amendments to verification and validation processes are incorporated and distributed to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Codification and cataloguing processes

Industrial base capability

Integrated logistics support processes relevant to verification and validation processes

International agreements

Interoperability

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

Logistics support analysis principles and processes

Logistics governance

Organisational policy, plans and procedures relevant to verification and validation processes

Organisational role relevant to verification and validation processes

Performance measurement

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

Supply chain concepts

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

Required skills:

Analyse information and identify areas that impact on verification and validation processes

Apply verification and validation knowledge relevant to the work being performed

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

Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic objectives of the materiel logistics program to identify long-term factors and external considerations that need to be taken into consideration during validation and verification processes

Display resilience by continuing to move forward despite criticism or setbacks

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

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

Use appropriate information technology and software

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

identify, acquire and adjust resources as necessary to ensure effective and efficient performance of the processes

initiate and efficiently monitor processes

initiate any remedial action required

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 verification and validation

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

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

legislation

managers

peers

plans

policies

publications

reference material

standards

supervisors

suppliers

Verification and validation is:

a generic term for the complete range of checks that are performed on a system in order to increase confidence that the system is suitable for its intended purpose, it includes:

performance tests

reliability tests

rigorous set of functional tests

Organisational policy and procedures may include:

Australian Standards

international standards

logistics support analysis

organisational instructions and standards

Stakeholders may include:

capability manager

contractors

customers

project managers

regulators

regulatory authorities

subordinates

supervisors

suppliers

team members

Materiel may include:

all items (including ships, tanks, self-propelled weapon, aircraft etc. and related spares, repair parts and support equipment but excluding real property, installations and utilities) necessary to equip, operate, maintain and support designated activities without distinction as to its application for administrative or operational purposes

Legislative requirements may include:

regulations related to such matters as export and import licensing, taxes and duties

relevant federal, state and local government legislation and regulations including certification requirements

This unit contains employability skills.