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 plan logistics support for deployed operations.

It includes analysing logistics requirements, analysing risks to logistics support and developing logistics plans.

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 planning, management and coordination skills.

Logistics support may comprise a range of capabilities from different disciplines including air, road, sea and rail transport, supply, maintenance support, catering or health.

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 

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 determine the logistics factors

1.3 

Limitations and constraints are determined to establish feasible and realistic options for logistics support

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 enablers or 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 the changing operational requirement

3.6 

Contingency plans are developed

3.7 

Logistics plan is communicated to stakeholders

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 and is equivalent to TLIX5037 Plan logistic support for deployed operations.

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:

• 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 planning process in response to a logistics support task in a deployed setting
• applying relevant organisational policy and procedures
• communicating effectively with stakeholders
• identifying potential solutions to problems or challenges to progress operations
• 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
• 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 the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes knowledge of:

• communication techniques and protocols
• environment consideration in planning logistics support
• logistics and deployment concepts
• organisation function and logistics capabilities
• organisational policy and procedures pertaining to logistics and deployment
• organisational role relevant to specialist logistics support
• organisational writing conventions
• planning processes relevant to logistics support in deployed operations
• risks to logistics support
• specialist understanding of customer and stakeholder requirements.

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.