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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Identify materiel sustainment requirements

1.1 Materiel sustainment planning requirements are identified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.2 Sources of information relevant to materiel sustainment are identified and accessed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.3 Standards and legislation applicable to materiel sustainment are identified and accessed

1.4 Specific materiel sustainment requirements are assessed against available information

1.5 Costing analysis of requirements is coordinated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2Prepare materiel sustainment plans

2.1 Organisational policy and procedures relevant to materiel sustainment requirements are identified and interpreted

2.2 Stakeholder consultation is conducted in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures

2.3 Materiel sustainment plans are developed in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

2.4 Materiel sustainment plans are promulgated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3Review materiel sustainment plans

3.1 Materiel sustainment plans are reviewed in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures

3.2 Required changes to materiel sustainment plans are identified and prepared in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures

3.3 Amendments to materiel sustainment plans are prepared and promulgated to relevant stakeholders or personnel in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Codification and cataloguing processes

Configuration management

Contract management

Industrial base capability

Legislative and regulatory environment as it pertains to materiel logistics

Costing analysis which may include life cycle costing

Logistics governance

Logistics support analysis principles and processes

Materiel sustainment

Organisational policy and procedures

Organisational role relevant to materiel sustainment

Performance measurement

Planning processes

Procurement

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

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

Supply chain

Technical regulatory framework

Required skills:

Apply materiel sustainment and project management knowledge in developing a plan

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

Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic objectives of the organisation and identify long-term factors and external considerations that need to be taken into consideration when planning for materiel sustainment

Display insight into how industry operates and the drivers that influence their dealings

Display resilience by continuing to move forward despite criticism or setbacks

Draw on information from a variety of sources using research, analysis and judgement to determine where internal and external factors impact on materiel sustainment requirements, and adjust planning accordingly

Identify the relationship between organisational goals and recognise how own work contributes to the achievement of those goals

Undertake performance measurement to enable objectives to be measured against defined parameters

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 relevant occupational health and safety requirements

analyse materiel sustainment requirements

adjust plans as necessary to ensure effective and efficient performance

initiate and efficiently monitor processes

initiate any remedial action required

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 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.

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

logistics support analysis principles and processes

organisational instructions and standards

Sources of information may include:

conceptual documents

contractors

customers

legislation

managers

peers

plans

policies

publications

reference material

standards

supervisors

suppliers

Standards and legislation may include:

Australian Standards

international standards

organisational instructions and standards

regulations related to such matters as export and import licensing, taxes and duties

relevant federal, state and local government legislation and regulations including environmental, sustainability and certification requirements

Costing may include:

labour

life cycle costs

money

outlay of expenditure

resources

time

Stakeholders may include:

capability manager

contractors

customers

project managers

regulators

regulatory authorities

subordinates

supervisors

suppliers

team members

Materiel sustainment plans may include:

annual support plans

disposal

facilities

in-service support plans

system level sustainment plans

technical data

through life support plans

training

transitional plans

Promulgated may include:

authorised

documented

endorsed

issued

published

This unit contains employability skills.