Release 1.  This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct materiel logistics activities in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.

It includes the requirement to conduct a range of processes including capturing, recording, recovering and analysing data, associated workplace networks and stakeholder requirements.

This unit was developed for materiel logistics specialists working within materiel logistics but may be applicable to individuals in broader logistics roles.

Individuals work independently or as part of a team under direct or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

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

Not applicable.

X – Logistics

Not applicable.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 

Prepare to conduct materiel logistics activities 

1.1 

Stakeholders are identified and consulted on materiel, and materiel systems needs and capabilities in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.2 

Effective relationships are developed with stakeholders through consultation

1.3 

Legislation and organisational policy and procedures that may impact on materiel logistics activities are identified and analysed

1.4 

Sources of information relevant to materiel logistics activities are identified and relevant information is obtained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.5 

Personnel involved in materiel logistics activities are briefed in accordance with standard procedures

2 

Conduct materiel logistics activities 

2.1 

Materiel logistics methods and techniques appropriate to area are employed in accordance with plans, schedules and standard procedures

2.2 

Materiel logistics activities are conducted and concluded within resource constraints

2.3 

Materiel logistics activities are implemented, monitored and amended based on changing circumstances in accordance with methodologies and procedures

2.4 

Resources are allocated to materiel logistics activities in accordance with materiel logistics plan and resource availability

3 

Report on materiel logistics activities 

3.1 

Materiel logistics performance is reported to all stakeholders in a transparent manner in accordance with compliance requirements

3.2 

Materiel logistics activities are regularly reviewed to ensure systems and equipment capability is maintained throughout its life cycle, in accordance with organisational policy and procedure

4 

Maintain materiel logistics records 

4.1 

Materiel logistics records are completed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

4.2 

Materiel logistics records are amended and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This unit replaces but is not equivalent to TLIX4008 Conduct integrated logistics support activities.

This unit replaces but is not equivalent to TLIX4017 Conduct materiel sustainment activities.

Release 1.  This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

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

• adhering to and applying relevant data and information management processes
• analysing and evaluating information, and determining how it may be impacted by materiel logistics activities or how materiel logistics activities may be impacted by the information being considered
• analysing data and information
• applying relevant materiel logistics knowledge to work and to guide problem solving
• consulting and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders, and resolving potential areas of conflict or concern to ensure overall objectives are achieved
• identifying relationships between organisational goals and recognising how own work contributes to achieving these goals
• identifying, reviewing and analysing relevant information that may impact on or be impacted by integrated logistics support activities
• incorporating feedback and analysis of information to overcome challenges or setbacks
• managing time and prioritising work to ensure objectives are met in accordance with required schedule
• undertaking performance measurement to enable objectives to be measured against defined parameters
• using appropriate information management systems
• using materiel logistics program strategic objectives to identify long-term factors and external considerations for conducting integrated logistics support activities.

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

• integrated logistics support
• level of written communication required to prepare correspondence and reports
• materiel logistics processes
• materiel sustainment
• organisational policy and procedures related to materiel logistics
• organisational role relevant to materiel logistics
• product knowledge related to systems and equipment in service in the organisation
• consideration of reliability, availability and maintainability factors
• safety, legislative and statutory requirements, including relevant environmental and sustainability issues.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within 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 must include access to:

• relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
• applicable documentation including legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operation manuals.