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Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management

Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM234036
State Code
OEV85
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply configuration management (CM) as a formal control mechanism that can be used in conjunction with the systems engineering process during initial design and modification development. The outputs are configuration documentation that can be used to control the design baseline throughout the life of a product or for data input to logistics management plans where integrated logistics support (ILS) is the overarching through-life management system.This unit applies to engineering or related projects or operations across all forms of manufacturing and engineering and is suitable for people with system design, installation, commissioning and project or operational management responsibilities who are required to apply CM procedures. The procedures are used as the control mechanism during the application of the systems engineering design processes which can be used in the design of complex hardware and software products, both for initial design and then as an iterative process as the need for modifications are identified throughout the product life cycle. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan CM activities
  • 1.1 Identify the context and environment in which CM is to be applied
  • 1.2 Identify any contractual requirements and specifications for the application of CM procedures to through-life management of product configuration
  • 1.3 Document the required CM activities
2. Develop CM plan
  • 2.1 Describe how CM is to be accomplished
  • 2.2 Specify how consistency between the product definition, configuration and configuration management records is to be achieved and maintained throughout product’s life cycle
  • 2.3 Identify indicators to assess the effectiveness of the plan in terms of implementation and performance of the CM
3. Specify and set up CM documentation
  • 3.1 Identify records required to effectively implement CM within the identified product context, environment and CM plan
  • 3.2 Select documentation media and develop documentation templates in accordance with CM plan
  • 3.3 Specify a document version control system
4. Establish and control CM baseline
  • 4.1 Establish product CM baseline in relation to the systems engineering or other design process
  • 4.2 Revise CM baseline at applicable stages of product development, production and engineering changes in accordance with the CM plan
  • 4.3 Establish and review documentation baselines in line with the requirements of the CM plan and with changes in the product CM baseline
5. Implement CM processes
  • 5.1 Develop and deliver training to responsible individuals covering roles and responsibilities
  • 5.2 Measure performance against the performance indicators in the CM plan and assess measurements and trends to identify possible process improvements
6. Perform configuration status accounting
  • 6.1 Develop and populate a database with information relating to the configuration of products classified as configuration items
  • 6.2 Develop and promulgate procedures to update and validate the database whenever there is a configuration change throughout product life cycle
  • 6.3 Disseminate data in accordance with the CM plan and organisational procedures
7. Participate in configuration audits
  • 7.1 Participate in configuration audits where required by the applicable CM standard and the CM plan
  • 7.2 Initiate action to correct deficiencies identified during audits
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State Code National Code Title Type
WE969 MEM234036A Apply configuration management procedures in engineering project management Unit of competency