Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operational and technical factors may include:
transport operating environment, including the distance over which dependencies must be supported, the terrain and climate over which transport modes must operate, the location and capability of material handling equipment, partner and local nation support and own capabilities
threats, including local population/gangs/military forces, environmental, logistic threats and driver fatigue
constraints, including timings, routes and route classifications, driver fatigue, load capabilities of vehicles, priority of load, destination and tempo
composition and locations of organisations to be supported
range and quantities of equipment held by each organisation
identification of mission essential equipment
identification of operational viability period for which the organisation is likely to be self-sufficient
availability of local resources
repair policy, including preventive maintenance requirements for materiel in stock
service level required at each line of stockholding (this is usually between 65 and 85 per cent, but may be higher for repair parts)
effects of terrain and climatic conditions on personnel and materiel
arrangements for the provision of supplies and services by a local supply agencies or partners
expected duration of operations
predicted usage rates
expected losses and delays within the logistic network and distribution system through adverse weather, fire or other hazard
predicted need to relocate stocks during operations
Distribution planning data may include:
cargo dimensions
vehicle dimensions
cargo throughput
forecast demands
environmental data such as routes, climate, terrain and traffic
surge capacity
Supply classes may include:
Subsistence items. This class includes foodstuffs, combat rations and packaged water
General stores. This class includes tents, tarpaulins, minor equipment, stationery, and administrative and housekeeping items
Petrol, oils and lubricants. This class includes petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL)
Construction items. This class includes construction materials and engineer stores
Ammunition. This class includes all types of ammunition and explosive ordnance (EO)
Personal demand items. This class includes personal items and canteen stores
Principal items. This class includes major items of equipment, such as vehicles, together with major assemblies and included accessories
Medical and dental stores. This class consists of medical and dental stores, including pharmaceutical items, medical and dental equipment and associated repair parts
Repair parts. This class includes repair parts for maintenance support
Provisioning calculations may include:
supply margin
minimum stockholding
maximum stockholding
reorder point
reorder quantity
total liability period
assets and liabilities
surpluses or deficiencies
Distribution estimates may include:
transport estimate, including:
equipment availability reports
cargo dimensions
vehicle dimensions
anticipated and actual cargo throughput
routes, climate, terrain and traffic information
future demands
supply estimate, including:
provisioning of materiel and services
establishment and operation of supply installations
stockholding requirements
supply control measures
Distribution capabilities may include:
heavy road transport
specialist road transport (water/fuel/special cargo)
air transport
sea/river transport
warehouse
transhipment depots
food storage
fuel storage
material lifting equipment
specialist advisors
Distribution plans may include:
Replenishment process. A description of the replenishment process by stock, type and level of support
Target stocking levels. Includes operating and reserve stocking level policies. Usually supported by a target stocking level matrix
Specialist equipment stockholding levels and locations for resupply
Petrols/oils/lubricants stockholding levels and locations for resupply. Includes details of local providers where necessary
Rations. Stockholding levels and locations for resupply. Includes details of local providers where necessary
Water. Stockholding levels and locations for water resupply. Includes details of the provision of water, that is local resources, bottled etc.
Distribution control to identify authority and control issues
Local purchase policy and approved vendors
Reports and returns policy
Details priorities and tasks for distribution assets to conduct in order to support the operation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
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