Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 4:40 AM AWST
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Provide specialist materiel sustainment advice
Provide specialist materiel sustainment advice
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIX5019A
TLIX5019A
State Code
D5416
D5416
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide specialist advice related to materiel sustainment. The provision of advice may be verbal or in a written format and will relate specifically to issues that are encountered in materiel sustainment activity. It includes the requirement to identify the issues, provide advice, formulate options and select the preferred option to address identified issues. This unit of competency specifically addresses advice that is relevant to materiel sustainment activity; it is not intended to cover technical advice that is provided in a broader context of the organisational endeavour or a professional discipline. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify and analyse issue/s
- 1.1 Circumstances that require the provision of advice relating to materiel sustainment are observed, received and clarified
- 1.2 Issue/s 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
2Formulate options for materiel sustainment advice
- 2.1 Options related to the provision of advice are identified and evaluated
- 2.2 Options are prioritised and preferred option/s is chosen
3Provide specialist materiel sustainment advice
- 3.1 Advice is formulated and discussed with stakeholders
- 3.2 Stakeholder requirements are negotiated, documented and incorporated within proposed advice
- 3.3 Concluding advice is provided in accordance with ethical and practical guidelines and within specified resource constraints
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.
Advice may be:
ad hoc
by request
formal or informal
verbal or written
and may include advice relating to:
acquisitions
disposal
environmental, sustainability issues
in-service support
inspections
policy implementation
staff processes
technical manual development
trials and interoperability
transitional planning
transport
Materiel sustainment may include:
the management and provision of products and services needed to meet the preparedness and performance requirements of a materiel system from the time of acceptance into operational service until disposal at minimised life cycle cost. Material sustainment may also be referred to as asset management and includes components of: sustainment management, engineering support, maintenance support, supply support and planning for disposal and/or carrying out end of life tasks
Ethical and practical guidelines must:
comply with professional codes of practice (as applicable)
Resources may include:
financial
information technology applications and tools
infrastructure
personnel
time
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Advice may be:
ad hoc
by request
formal or informal
verbal or written
and may include advice relating to:
acquisitions
disposal
environmental, sustainability issues
in-service support
inspections
policy implementation
staff processes
technical manual development
trials and interoperability
transitional planning
transport
Materiel sustainment may include:
the management and provision of products and services needed to meet the preparedness and performance requirements of a materiel system from the time of acceptance into operational service until disposal at minimised life cycle cost. Material sustainment may also be referred to as asset management and includes components of: sustainment management, engineering support, maintenance support, supply support and planning for disposal and/or carrying out end of life tasks
Ethical and practical guidelines must:
comply with professional codes of practice (as applicable)
Resources may include:
financial
information technology applications and tools
infrastructure
personnel
time
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
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
demonstrate clear communication of materiel sustainment information
demonstrate understanding of personal role in relation to wider organisational or project context
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
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment
Access is required to:
computer and relevant software
legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to materiel sustainment
plans
workplace documentation
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
Where possible, assessment should be supported by questions to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include a combination of methods such as:
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training programs
case studies
demonstration
feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidate's ability
observation
portfolios
projects
questioning
reviews or reports prepared by the candidate
scenarios
simulation or role plays
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
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
demonstrate clear communication of materiel sustainment information
demonstrate understanding of personal role in relation to wider organisational or project context
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
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment
Access is required to:
computer and relevant software
legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to materiel sustainment
plans
workplace documentation
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
Where possible, assessment should be supported by questions to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include a combination of methods such as:
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training programs
case studies
demonstration
feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidate's ability
observation
portfolios
projects
questioning
reviews or reports prepared by the candidate
scenarios
simulation or role plays
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVG94 | TLIX5019 | Provide specialist materiel sustainment advice | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W941 | TLI50210 | Diploma of Materiel Logistics | Qualification |