ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify and analyse issue/s

1.1 Circumstances that require the provision of advice relating to the technical regulatory framework are observed, received and clarified.

1.2 Issues are identified and confirmed if necessary through consultation with relevant personnel.

1.3 Circumstances are analysed and issue/s are interpreted and clearly defined.

1.4 Research related to issue/s is conducted and advice of relevant personnel is sought to clarify findings that are unclear.

2. Formulate options for technical regulatory framework advice

2.1 Options related to the provision of advice are identified and evaluated.

2.2 Identified options are prioritised and preferred option/s is chosen.

3. Provide specialist technical regulatory framework advice

3.1 Advice is formulated and discussed with stakeholders.

3.2 Stakeholder requirements are negotiated, documented and incorporated within the proposed advice.

3.3 Concluding advice is provided in accordance with ethical and practical guidelines and within specified resource constraints.

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

Required Skills

analyse and evaluate information

communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

identify relevant information

liaise effectively with colleagues and stakeholders

prepare and present reports

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

review literature

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge

analysis process

configuration management

duty of care

information sources

integrated logistic support

organisational guidelines and standards

organisational policies and procedures

product knowledge related to systems and/or equipment in service in the organisation

professional codes of practice

research techniques

specialist technical regulatory framework knowledge

sustainment

verbal communication techniques

written communication to a level required for the preparation of letters and reports

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, 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:

identify the issues surrounding the provision of advice

conduct research into those issues

select the most appropriate option

present advice

Consistency in performance

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

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

computer and relevant software

legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to test and evaluation processes

plans

workplace documentation

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Advice may be:

Ad hoc

By request

Formal or informal

Verbal or written

And may include advice relating to:

acquisitions

in-service support

transitional planning

inspections

policy implementation

technical manual development

staff processes

transport

disposal

trials and inter-operability

Technical regulatory framework may include:

Environment

Safety

Suitability

Ethical and practical guidelines must:

Comply with professional codes of practice (as applicable)