This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan logistics support for deployed elements of an organisation in support of organisational operations in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.

This unit of competency is applicable to logistics personnel who have a responsibility to organise the delivery of logistics support in a deployed context. This person will typically plan logistics support for relatively simple operations. This type of operation would enable planning to be completed by an individual as opposed to a significant operation where planning is usually completed by a team of professionals and operational control is at the highest level of the organisation.

This role requires management and leadership skills.

Logistics support may be comprised of a range of capabilities from different disciplines including road transport, supply, maintenance, catering or health.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Analyse logistics requirement

1.1

Operational requirement is analysed to establish scope and intent of logistics support

1.2

Operating environment is identified and information is sought to establish operational operating and logistics factors

1.3

Limitations and constraints are determined to establish feasible and realistic courses of actions

1.4

Critical facts and assumptions are made to allow planning to progress in the absence of developed knowledge of the current situation

2

Analyse risks to logistics support

2.1

Risk analysis is conducted to identify and mitigate against unacceptable risks in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.2

Liaison with agencies involved in operational logistics is undertaken to ensure most effective coordination of effort

2.3

Local population and organisations in operating area are analysed to identify possible disruption to logistics support

3

Develop logistics plan

3.1

Logistics situation is reviewed to inform planning

3.2

Planning timeline is prepared to guide planning activities and to ensure sufficient time is allowed to disseminate information and subsequent preparation of personnel and equipment

3.3

Logistics concept is created, based on analysis and principles of logistics, operational suitability, feasibility and acceptance by management

3.4

Logistics plan is developed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3.5

Logistics plan is adjusted in accordance with changing operational need

3.6

Contingency plans are developed

3.7

Logistics plan is communicated to stakeholders

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

analysing and validating numerical information accurately

analysing task complexities such as limitations, freedoms, vulnerabilities, environmental considerations and time limitations

applying a broad range of problem-solving strategies to planning outcomes

applying relevant organisational policy and procedures

applying planning process in response to a logistics support task in a deployed setting

communicating effectively verbally and in writing

interpreting instructions and applying to actions and tasks

interpreting policies and procedures

making decisive, informed decisions that align with organisational requirements

managing own planning tasks in accordance with organisational requirements

moving forward despite planning task difficulty

preparing and issuing instructions that clearly communicate intent and operational tasks

undertaking analysis to determine where internal and external factors impact on logistics support requirements and adjusting plans accordingly

using appropriate information technology and software

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

environment consideration in planning logistics support

logistics concepts

organisation, its function and logistics capabilities

organisational policy and procedures pertaining to logistics

organisational role relevant to specialist logistics support

organisational writing conventions

planning process

risks to logistics support

specialist understanding of customer and stakeholder requirements.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.