Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
CM context and environment
CM context and environment may include:
the nature of the products, such as hardware and/or software, complete systems and system components or subsystems
whether or not CM must extend to subcontractors and/or vendors
specific CM value adding functions and level of emphasis
contractual CM requirements, including specification of a CM standard to be applied
Relationship with logistic management systems
Data from CM documentation may be used in logistic management system activities, such as:
reliability and maintainability engineering
maintenance planning
life cycle costing
spares support requirements
technical data and publications
support and test equipment identification
determining facilities requirements
determining personnel training requirements
CM plan
The contents of CM plans may include topics such as:
brief description of system or top level CI and of the lower level CIs covered by the plan
list of reference documents (e.g. specifications, standards and manuals)
CM organisation and responsibilities
CM phasing and milestones
data management
configuration identification, including selection of CIs, baseline establishment, and configuration identifiers for hardware and for software
interface management
performance indicators
configuration control procedures
configuration status accounting procedures
configuration audit procedures
subcontractor/vendor control procedures
Systems engineering interface
Systems engineering processes result in the output of technical information that is controlled through the CM process. Through the service life of the product the CM process identifies the need for modifications and the systems engineering process is used to design and develop the modifications which then result in changes to the CM baseline and documentation which may then also feed into logistic support plan updates
CM standards and references
CM standards and references include:
EIA-649-A 2004 National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management
GEIA Standard 836-2002 Configuration Management Data Exchange and Interoperability
IEEE Standard 828-1998 IEEE Standard for Software Configuration Management Plans
MIL-STD-973 Configuration Management
STANAG 4159 NATO Materiel Configuration Management Policy and Procedures for Multinational Joint Projects
STANAG 4427Introduction of Allied Configuration Management Publications
IEEE Standard 1042-1987 IEEE Guide to Software Configuration Management
MIL-HDBK-61A Configuration Management Guidance
10007 Quality management - Guidelines for configuration management
GEIA-HB-649 Implementation Guide for Configuration Management
EIA-836 Consensus Standard for Configuration Management Data Exchange and Interoperability
ANSI/EIA-632-1998 Processes for Engineering a System

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
determine the scope of the CM task and identify items for CM (CIs)
compile CM documentation from systems engineering data
establish and review configuration baselines during product development and production
develop CM plans
implement CM plans
review CM performance
establish and maintain CM status accounting databases and procedures
participate in CM audits and manage the remedy of deficiencies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations.
The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.