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

1Identify and analyse configuration management requirements

1.1 Configuration management planning requirements are identified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

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

1.3 Standards and legislation applicable to configuration management are identified and accessed

1.4 Analysis of configuration management resource requirements is conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2Prepare configuration management plans

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

2.2 Organisational policy and procedures relevant to configuration management requirements are identified and interpreted

2.3 Configuration management plans are developed in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures

2.4 Configuration management plans are promulgated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3Review configuration management plans

3.1 Configuration management plans are evaluated in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures

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

3.3 Amendments to configuration management 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

Legislative and regulatory environment as it pertains to materiel logistics

Logistics governance

Materiel logistics

Organisational policy and procedures

Organisational role relevant to configuration management

Planning processes

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

Safety, legislative and statutory requirements relevant to configuration management

Required skills:

Apply configuration management and project management knowledge relevant to planning

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

Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic objectives of the organisation and identify and assess potential alliances and effective strategies

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 identify and develop configuration management plans

Identify, review and analyse information that may impact on configuration management planning, or may be impacted by configuration management planning

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

Undertake performance measurement relevant to configuration management planning 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

identify the requirements for plans and adjust them 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 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.

Organisational policy and procedures may include:

Australian Standards

international standards

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 certification requirements

Resource requirements may include:

financial

information technology applications and tools

infrastructure

personnel

time

transport

Stakeholders may include:

capability manager

contractors

customers

project managers

regulators

regulatory authorities

subordinates

supervisors

suppliers

team members

Configuration management plans may include:

delegations

instructions

manuals

processes

Promulgated include:

authorised

documented

endorsed

issued

published

This unit contains employability skills.