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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Prepare to apply configuration management processes and procedures

1.1 Requirements for application of processes and procedures are identified from work requests/instructions and are confirmed

1.2 Occupational health and safety requirements, including those contained in organisation's 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 configuration management requirements are identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2Apply configuration management processes and procedures

2.1 Configuration management processes and procedures are implemented and monitored within resource constraints

2.2 Configuration management processes and procedures are amended based on changing circumstances in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3Monitor and report on configuration management processes and procedures

3.1 Configuration management outcomes are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3.2 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

4Maintain records for configuration management processes and procedures

4.1 Configuration management records are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

4.2 Configuration management records are amended and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

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 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

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

This unit contains employability skills.