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

TLIX4024A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply configuration management processes and procedures

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIX4024A - Apply configuration management processes and procedures
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply configuration management processes and procedures. The application of processes and procedures is specific to a variety of component processes including: configuration management administrative procedures, configuration management data collection and storage, and configuration management data retrieval. Configuration management is a discipline applying technical and administrative direction and surveillance to: identify and document the functional and physical characteristics of a configuration item, control changes to those characteristics, and record and report change processing and implementation status. 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 configuration management 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: Prepare to apply configuration management processes and procedures
  • Requirements for application of processes and procedures are identified from work requests/instructions and are confirmed
  • Occupational health and safety requirements, including those contained in organisation's procedures, are applied throughout the operation
  • Resources and equipment required for the work are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Sources of information relevant to configuration management requirements are identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       
Element: Apply configuration management processes and procedures
  • Configuration management processes and procedures are implemented and monitored within resource constraints
  • Configuration management processes and procedures are amended based on changing circumstances in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       
Element: Monitor and report on configuration management processes and procedures
  • Configuration management outcomes are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Configuration management processes and procedures are monitored and reviewed to ensure systems and/or equipment capability is maintained, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       
Element: Maintain records for configuration management processes and procedures
  • Configuration management records are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Configuration management records are amended and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       


Evidence Required

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.

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 and apply relevant data collection, storage and retrieval requirements

apply knowledge of configuration management 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 configuration management

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:

Cataloguing and codification

Configuration management administrative procedures

Configuration management data collection and storage requirements

Configuration management data retrieval procedures

Materiel life cycle

Organisation role relevant to configuration management

Safety, legislative and statutory requirements, including environmental, sustainability issues relevant to configuration management

Technical regulatory framework

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

Required skills:

Apply configuration management knowledge relevant to work being performed

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

Operate equipment and systems relevant to configuration management activities

Use appropriate information technology and software

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

Organisation may include:

enterprises that work in configuration management

other government departments or instrumentalities that work with materiel

Organisational policy and procedures may include:

Australian Standards

international standards

organisational instructions and standards

Configuration management activities may include:

configuration management administrative procedures

configuration management data collection and storage

configuration management data retrieval

Resources may include:

financial

information technology applications and tools

infrastructure

personnel

time

Configuration management records may include:

databases

files

registers

spreadsheets

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirements for application of processes and procedures are identified from work requests/instructions and are confirmed 
Occupational health and safety requirements, including those contained in organisation's procedures, are applied throughout the operation 
Resources and equipment required for the work are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures 
Sources of information relevant to configuration management requirements are identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Configuration management processes and procedures are implemented and monitored within resource constraints 
Configuration management processes and procedures are amended based on changing circumstances in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Configuration management outcomes are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Configuration management processes and procedures are monitored and reviewed to ensure systems and/or equipment capability is maintained, in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Configuration management records are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Configuration management records are amended and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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