Application
This unit describes the skills required to plan and manage engineering and logistic operations. It involves developing and delivering orders and instructions, identifying the application of legislative requirements, coordinating multiple activities and providing debriefing, reports and appropriate documentation associated with the operations.
This unit applies to those required to manage a number of engineering and logistic processes, such as a manager of explosive ordnance operations.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit will have some autonomy of action, may delegate authority to subordinates and will be capable of independent decision making, requiring no supervision. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify operational requirements and feasibility | 1.1 Allocate operational requirements and determine constraints imposed and any special requirements. 1.2 Identify doctrine, policies and procedures applying to the operation. 1.3 Assess feasibility of the operations to be undertaken, identifying areas of coordination and impact on others and identify issues of concern and shortfalls. 1.4 Report identified concerns and shortfalls to the chain of command. |
2. Plan and prepare for conduct of operations | 2.1 Plan method of conducting operations, including contingency arrangements. 2.2 Acquire resources required for the task, such as facilities, tools, equipment, materials, drawings, work procedures and other documentation. 2.3 Adjust plans and schedules in accordance with available resources 2.4 Assess resources for suitability and report defects/shortfalls. 2.5 Ensure finances are available for the operation. 2.6 Confirm staffing requirements and, if required, develop and implement a recruiting plan. 2.7 Finalise, authorise and distribute plan. |
3. Manage operations | 3.1 Brief the task controllers on the planned activity which will included details such as their mission, tasks, resources production requirements, and delegated authority. 3.2 Manage and monitor operations to ensure efficiency of performance, quality of production and objectives are achieved. 3.3 Modify plans during the operation to reflect changing circumstances, such as changes to requirements in effort, resources and support. 3.4 Coordinate operations, reallocating/adjusting resources to meet operational requirements. 3.5 Liaise with stakeholders throughout the operation ensuring feedback and performance are addressed. 3.6 Ascertain support requirements and either provide or request. 3.7 Refer issues that cannot be resolved to the chain of command. |
4. Conclude operations | 4.1 Coordinate the refurbishment of the task area, tools, materials and equipment. 4.2 Debrief controllers on the conduct of the operation. 4.3 Complete documentation associated with the operation. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
allocating appropriate resources
directing, briefing, coordinating and monitoring personnel
providing reports and appropriate documentation
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
Operational knowledge of:
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of equipment
material, personnel skills and other requirements of the operational environment
reporting requirements and procedures associated with the operations
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
General