List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. | Plan CM activities | 1.1 | Identify the context and environment in which CM is to be applied |
| | 1.2 | Identify any contractual requirements and specifications for the application of CM procedures to through-life management of product configuration, including the relationship with logistics management systems, such as ILS |
| | 1.3 | Document the required CM activities |
2. | Develop CM plan | 2.1 | Describe how CM is to be accomplished |
| | 2.2 | Specify how consistency between the product definition, configuration and the CM records is to be achieved and maintained throughout the applicable phases of the product’s life-cycle |
| | 2.3 | Identify and specify performance indicators for assessing the effectiveness of the plan in terms of implementation and performance of the CM discipline |
3. | Specify and set up CM documentation | 3.1 | Identify records required to effectively implement CM within the identified product context and environment, regulatory requirements and CM plan |
| | 3.2 | Select documentation media and develop documentation templates |
| | 3.3 | Specify a document version control system |
| | 3.4 | Determine and specify protocols for documentation safeguarding and access |
4. | Establish and control CM baseline | 4.1 | Establish product CM baseline in relation to the systems engineering or other design process |
| | 4.2 | Revise CM baseline at applicable stages of product development, production and engineering changes in accordance with the CM plan |
| | 4.3 | Establish and review documentation baselines in line with the requirements of the CM plan and with changes in the product CM baseline |
5. | Implement CM processes | 5.1 | Develop and deliver training to responsible individuals covering roles and responsibilities and the procedures for implementing CM processes as defined in the CM plan |
| | 5.2 | Measure performance against the performance indicators in the CM plan and assess measurements/trends to identify possible process improvements |
6. | Perform configuration status accounting | 6.1 | Develop and populate a database with information relating to the configuration of products classified as configuration items |
| | 6.2 | Develop and promulgate procedures to update and validate the database whenever there is a configuration change throughout product life-cycle |
| | 6.3 | Disseminate data in accordance with the CM plan and standard enterprise procedures |
7. | Participate in configuration audits | 7.1 | Participate in configuration audits where required by the applicable CM standard and the CM plan |
| | 7.2 | Initiate action to correct deficiencies identified during audits |
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria under the specified conditions of assessment, and must include:
identifying CM requirements for a product, including listing CIs
identifying and complying with relevant airworthiness regulations relating to configuration control, documentation and publications
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 maintaining baseline records
participating in configuration audits and initiating action to resolve deficiencies
inputting CM data to logistic support plans, where applicable.
Evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
the use and application of CM in through-life 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
relationship between CM and airworthiness regulations regarding control of aircraft and aeronautical product configuration.
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 that reflects realistic workplace situations and conditions.
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.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
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
comply with relevant airworthiness regulations
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.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Assessors must satisfy the requirements of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Australian Skills Quality Authority, or its successors).