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Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation

Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS405001
State Code
BAK06
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop new strategies for competitive systems and practices or make improvements to existing systems and practices.This unit applies to a manager, technical specialist or similar in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices, or in an organisation wishing to embark on the competitive systems and practices path. The person needs to be able to analyse the needs of the organisation and develop strategies and systems for effective implementation and continuous improvement of competitive systems and practices in the organisation. They may be developing competitive systems and practices for the first time for this organisation, or may be developing/improving existing systems and practices.This unit primarily requires the application of skills associated with communication in gathering, analysing and applying information and consulting with stakeholders. Problem solving, initiative and enterprise, and planning and organising are required to determine effective competitive systems and practices strategies for the organisation. This unit also requires aspects of self-management and learning to ensure feedback and new learning is integrated into competitive systems and practices strategies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine appropriate analytical techniques
  • 1.1 Liaise with key stakeholders to determine objectives of operations strategy.
  • 1.2 Examine current operations to determine major areas requiring improvement
  • 1.3 Compare possible strategies, techniques and tools against organisation needs.
  • 1.4 Select possible strategies, techniques and tools.
  • 1.5 Consult with key stakeholders to confirm selected strategies, techniques and tools.
2 Develop competitive systems and practices strategies
  • 2.1 Estimate benefit/cost ratio for major stakeholders and the value stream overall.
  • 2.2 Determine preferred operations strategy.
  • 2.3 Examine and adapt strategy to organisation needs and priorities.
  • 2.4 Examine and adapt competitive systems and practices techniques and tools required to implement strategy.
  • 2.5 Negotiate with key stakeholders to develop an implementation plan.
  • 2.6 Determine key information and performance indicators required.
3 Implement strategy
  • 3.1 Determine data collection required.
  • 3.2 Identify and evaluate methods of collecting and processing required data.
  • 3.3 Determine hardware and other resources required.
  • 3.4 Evaluate skill needs required.
  • 3.5 Ensure all resources/training are available and completed.
  • 3.6 Implement strategy.
4 Monitor implementation of strategy
  • 4.1 Compare information/performance indicators with desired levels.
  • 4.2 Liaise with key stakeholders regarding strategy issues.
  • 4.3 Identify areas requiring adjustment.
  • 4.4 Make required adjustments.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD545 MSS405001A Develop competitive systems and practices for an organisation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEQ27 MSS405000 Develop competitive systems and practices for operational objectives Unit of competency