AAOM Handbook

PL.11 Specify Materials Context

A work package is to define all the requirements for sustainably (i.e. dealing responsibly with safety, the environment, employees, communities, governments and asset life), correctly and efficiently completing work. Once the, Outcomes, Tolerances and Specifications, Conditions and Constraints and Work Instructions for each Task are specified it is possible to determine the materials that will be required for each Task. The materials specifications from the Task will be used for the requisitioning and delivery of the materials for the scheduled start of each Task. Therefore, it is important that materials be specified for the Task in which they will be required so that they can be delivered for the scheduled start time for that Task. The materials specifications will also form part of the instruction for the personnel completing each Task. Purpose To specify the materials required for each Task of a work package. Quantity For each Task specify each:  stock material issue,  direct purchase material,  free issue material, that is required for completion of the Task. Quality Each material must be identified against the Task for which it is required. The number of units of each material must be specified. Each material must be identified in a manner that unambiguously specifies each characteristic that is important to the outcomes of the work. This may include;  stock code,  manufacturer and manufacturer item code,  material type, dimensions, tolerances, finish or any other characteristic that is important to the outcome of the work. Time This activity must be completed in time for all of the planning, scheduling and resourcing activities for the work to be completed before the Scheduled Start Date for the Task(s).

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