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

TLIX4031A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply knowledge of configuration management

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIX4031A - Apply knowledge of configuration management
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to analyse and apply knowledge of configuration management. 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. The application of this knowledge is required by people who are not configuration management specialists but who need the knowledge to inform their decision making. The application of configuration management knowledge is specific to a variety of component processes in material logistics activities. 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 logistics specialists working within materiel logistics but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.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: Access and interpret relevant configuration management information
  • Relevant configuration management requirements are identified and obtained
  • Configuration management information obtained is analysed to determine the relevance and application to the organisation
  • Outcomes of the analysis are documented and recommendations relevant to configuration management requirements are determined
       
Element: Use knowledge of configuration management
  • Configuration management requirements and recommendations relevant to materiel and materiel logistics are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
  • Recommendations are adjusted if required and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       


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 configuration management requirements

apply knowledge of configuration management to assist in work and to guide problem solving

demonstrate understanding of personal role in relation to wider organisational or project context

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:

Integrated logistics support

Configuration management knowledge relevant to the work performed

Configuration management relevant to materiel and materiel systems

Materiel life cycle

Materiel sustainment

Safety, legislative and statutory requirements, including environmental, sustainability issues relevant to materiel and materiel systems

Technical regulatory framework

Required skills:

Undertake, analyse and interpret configuration management information to determine where internal and external factors impact on the configuration management requirements, and adjust planning accordingly

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

Display resilience by continuing to move forward despite criticism or setbacks

Focus on clear communication of configuration management information, present information confidently and select the appropriate medium for communication to a range of audiences

Identify, interpret and analyse configuration management requirements relevant to work being performed

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 materiel logistics

other government departments or instrumentalities that work with materiel

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

Materiel logistics is:

the life cycle management of materiel to achieve the stated objectives of the capability managers

Organisational policy and procedures may include:

Australian Standards

international standards

organisational instructions and standards

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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
Relevant configuration management requirements are identified and obtained 
Configuration management information obtained is analysed to determine the relevance and application to the organisation 
Outcomes of the analysis are documented and recommendations relevant to configuration management requirements are determined 
Configuration management requirements and recommendations relevant to materiel and materiel logistics are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Recommendations are adjusted if required and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 

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