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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.

Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised  text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Identify and analyse issue/s 

1.1 Circumstances that require the provision of advice  relating to the technical regulatory framework  are observed, received and clarified.

1.2 Issues are identified and confirmed if necessary through consultation with relevant personnel.

1.3 Circumstances are analysed and issue/s are interpreted and clearly defined.

1.4 Research related to issue/s is conducted and advice of relevant personnel is sought to clarify findings that are unclear.

2. Formulate options for technical regulatory framework advice 

2.1 Options related to the provision of advice are identified and evaluated.

2.2 Identified options are prioritised and preferred option/s is chosen.

3. Provide specialist technical regulatory framework advice 

3.1 Advice is formulated and discussed with stakeholders.

3.2 Stakeholder requirements are negotiated, documented and incorporated within the proposed advice.

3.3 Concluding advice is provided in accordance with ethical and practical guidelines  and within specified resource constraints.

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

Required Skills 

• analyse and evaluate information
• communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• identify relevant information
• liaise effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• prepare and present reports
• provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner
• review literature
• use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge 

• analysis process
• configuration management
• duty of care
• information sources
• integrated logistic support
• organisational guidelines and standards
• organisational policies and procedures
• product knowledge related to systems and/or equipment in service in the organisation
• professional codes of practice
• research techniques
• specialist technical regulatory framework knowledge
• sustainment
• verbal communication techniques
• written communication to a level required for the preparation of letters and reports

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, 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:

• identify the issues surrounding the provision of advice
• conduct research into those issues
• select the most appropriate option
• present advice

Consistency in performance 

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 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access is required to:

• computer and relevant software
• legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to test and evaluation processes
• plans
• workplace documentation

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised  wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Advice  may be:

• Ad hoc
• By request
• Formal or informal
• Verbal or written
• And may include advice relating to:

• acquisitions
• in-service support
• transitional planning
• inspections
• policy implementation
• technical manual development
• staff processes
• transport
• disposal
• trials and inter-operability

Technical regulatory framework  may include:

• Environment
• Safety
• Suitability

Ethical and practical guidelines  must:

• Comply with professional codes of practice (as applicable)