Application
This unit was developed for materiel sustainment 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. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Prepare to apply materiel sustainment processes and procedures | 1.1 Requirement for application of processes and procedures is identified from work requests/instructions and is confirmed 1.2 Occupational health and safety requirements, including those contained in organisation procedures, are applied throughout the operation 1.3 Resources and equipment required for the work are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures 1.4 Sources of information relevant to materiel sustainment requirements are identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
2Apply materiel sustainment processes and procedures | 2.1 Materiel sustainment processes and procedures are implemented and monitored within resource constraints 2.2 Materiel sustainment processes and procedures are amended based on changing circumstances in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
3Monitor and report on materiel sustainment processes and procedures | 3.1 Materiel sustainment outcomes are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 3.2 Materiel sustainment processes and procedures are monitored and reviewed to ensure systems and/or equipment capability is maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
4Maintain records for materiel sustainment processes and procedures | 4.1 Materiel sustainment records are completed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 4.2 Materiel sustainment records are amended and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Materiel life cycle |
Materiel sustainment administrative procedures |
Materiel sustainment data collection and storage requirements |
Materiel sustainment data retrieval procedures |
Organisational role relevant to materiel sustainment |
Safety, legislative and statutory requirements, including environmental, sustainability issues relevant to materiel sustainment |
Written communication to a level required in the preparation of letters and reports |
Required skills: |
Apply materiel sustainment 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 materiel sustainment activities |
Use appropriate information technology and software |
Evidence Required
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 materiel sustainment 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 materiel sustainment 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 competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of: 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 |
Range Statement
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 sustainment other government departments or instrumentalities that work with materiel |
Materiel sustainment may include: | the management and provision of products and services needed to meet the preparedness and performance requirements of a materiel system from the time of acceptance into operational service until disposal at minimised life cycle cost. Material sustainment may also be referred to as asset management and includes components of: sustainment management, engineering support, maintenance support, supply support and planning for disposal and/or carrying out end of life tasks |
Organisational policy and procedures may include: | Australian Standards international standards organisational instructions and standards |
Materiel sustainment activities may include: | administrative procedures data collection and storage data retrieval |
Resources may include: | financial information technology applications and tools infrastructure personnel time transport |
Materiel sustainment records may include: | databases files finance systems logistics information technology systems logistics systems registers spreadsheets technical data systems |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor