The application of this unit in the workplace includes responding to organisational support tasks by developing the logistic plan which enables the organisation to operate effectively and achieve its objectives.

This unit of competency would typically apply to a senior logistician who is supporting a significant or complex deployment which has more than one logistic element. This type of operation could involve the use of various organisational assets (such as Defence, Police and Fire) and may be within Australia or overseas. This activity would usually occur in a headquarters as part of a planning team.

This person will bring well developed management and communication skills as well as skills in a specialist discipline of logistics such as road transport, supply, maintenance, catering or health. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Analyse the logistics requirement

1.1 Operational requirement is analysed in order to establish the scope and intent of logistic support

1.2 The operating environment is identified and analysed to assess the effect on delivery of logistic support

1.3 Infrastructure within the operating environment is analysed to identify its potential to support logistic operations and/or vulnerabilities that require consideration in planning

1.4 Risks to the delivery of logistic support are identified and analysed to determine their likelihood of occurrence and the potential consequences for the logistic operation

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

1.6 Specialist logistic requirements are determined so that the different logistic element estimates are developed and considered in the operations sustainability requirements

1.7 Logistic capabilities are analysed against operational requirements to identify critical shortfalls and/or define the limits of logistic support

1.8 Logistic planning information is communicated to other planning staff and management throughout the operation

2Develop the logistic plan

2.1 Logistic information management systems are utilised to compile and analyse planning data and information

2.2 Options are developed, analysed and tested to establish the broad advantages and disadvantages

2.3 Tasks, priorities, and decisive points are identified and validated

2.4 The preferred course of action is identified

2.5 The integration of contracted support is considered for inclusion in the plan

2.6 Policy and procedure are developed to support the logistic activity within the operational area of deployment

2.7 Logistic organisational structure is developed to meet the estimates within organisational resource constraints

2.8 Control arrangements are established within the framework of operational command and management

2.9 The logistic plan is developed to support the implementation of the selected course of action

2.10 Plan is adjusted in accordance with changing operational need

2.11 Contingency plans are developed

2.12 Logistics plan is communicated to stakeholders

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Logistics concepts

Specialist knowledge of the organisation, function and logistic capabilities

Organisational policy and procedure

Organisational role relevant to specialist logistic support

Environmental considerations in planning logistic support

Organisational writing conventions

Planning process

Logistics principles and processes

Risks to logistic support

Required skills:

Interpret instructions and apply this to the development of own actions and tasks

Analyse the complexities of a task

Identify the operation's intent and recognise how own planning contributes to mission success

Work cooperatively as a member of a team

Undertake analysis to determine where internal and external factors impact on the logistic support requirements

Use numeracy skills to accurately analyse and validate information

Read and write at a level to cope with a range of complex workplace materials

Use organisational skills to manage planning tasks in concert with other stakeholders

Use problem-solving skills to apply a broad range of problem-solving strategies to planning outcomes

Move forward despite the difficulty of the planning task

Interpret technical policy and doctrine

Make decisive, informed decisions that align with organisational requirements

Use appropriate information technology and software

Prepare and issue written instructions

Use planning tools

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Operating environment may include:

geographical area of operation

climate

local population

areas of interest

the terrain over which logistic capabilities must operate

availability of local resources

restricted terrain

movement corridors and routes

Infrastructure may include:

bridges

roads

buildings/warehouses

communications infrastructure

ports

loading facilities

water supply and production facilities

fuel storage and production facilities

refrigeration

hard-standing

power stations and nodes

health facilities

vehicles/trains/airplanes

Risks may include:

environmental threats

operational threats

technical threats

health threats

Specialist logistic support requirements may include:

health support

catering support

transport support

maintenance support

supply support

Logistic capabilities may include:

health elements such as:

dental

environmental health

low/medium/high dependency nursing

primary health care

rehabilitation

resuscitation

surgical

laboratory

medical imaging

road ambulance evacuation

aeromedical evacuation

psych support

mortuary

catering elements such as:

permanent kitchen

semi-permanent kitchen

satellite kitchen

transport elements such as:

road transport

water transport

air despatch

terminal ops

movements control

postal services

supply elements such as:

procurement

provisioning

warehousing

supply control

return, salvage and disposal

Logistic support plans may include:

outline of the current situation including information on the observed environmental factors, infrastructure and threats within the operating environment

mission or objective statement including an explanation of the purpose for the logistic support, the method it will be achieved by and the endstate which will make the achievement of the mission

outline of the method of execution including groupings and tasks, key events and timings, sequencing, integration, other organisation, coordination, etc.

the administrative and logistic aspects of the plan including rations, fuel, water, personnel issues, transportation, maintenance, recovery, health care, etc.

the command and control arrangements, including appointments, and issues relating to technical vs operational responsibilities

the communications and information system arrangements including methods to communicate, specified language, schedules, support agencies, hardware/software, training, etc.

contained within the logistic support plan may be a number of additional specific plans such as the:

health support plan

distribution support plan

maintenance support plan

This unit contains employability skills.