Unit of competency Outline
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Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
Unit of competency
National Code
MEM13015
MEM13015
State Code
OAV23
OAV23
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
32
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in manufacturing and engineering work situations, including planning routine work and participating in and following work health and safety (WHS) procedures. The unit applies to working either individually or in a team situation and includes contributing to work-related group activities in a manufacturing or engineering workplace. This unit covers WHS skills associated with carrying out routine operational activities safely and in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. The unit covers the skills associated with participation in quality systems, communication and cooperation with others. The unit applies to workplaces with informal or formal quality management and improvement systems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 2
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
- 1.1 Identify goals, objectives and task requirements and clarify with appropriate persons, where required
- 1.2 Prioritise task requirements
2 Review and modify plan
- 2.1 Adjust timelines, priorities and other planning components to respond to contingencies, as necessary
- 2.2 Re-examine results of work activity against the plan and identify possible improvements to future performance of work tasks
3 Work effectively with others in the workplace
- 3.1 Identify own role and responsibilities and relationship to other employees, including employees performing related/interdependent activities
- 3.2 Identify supervisors and other sources of advice and assistance for own work
- 3.3 Apply effective interpersonal skills to interact with others and contribute to activities and objectives
- 3.4 Review and modify own work progress to complement the work of others
- 3.5 Report own work progress to supervisors and where required to fellow employees using standard operating procedures (SOPs)
4 Follow safe work practices
- 4.1 Check for and identify hazards in the work area before and during work
- 4.2 Follow procedures for avoiding or controlling hazards already identified in instructions, signage or other workplace communication
- 4.3 Identify and report risks and hazards not covered by procedures
- 4.4 Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) by procedures, as required
- 4.5 Recognise emergency situations and take appropriate initial emergency action
- 4.6 Follow procedures for responding to emergencies
- 4.7 Report incidents, injuries and other WHS non-conformances according to procedures
5 Work within a quality system
- 5.1 Follow instructions and procedures and perform duties in accordance with standard operating procedures or quality system requirements
- 5.2 Ensure conformance of product and process to specifications
- 5.3 Report defects and non-conformance to specifications according to procedures
- 5.4 Participate in process improvement procedures, where required
6 Participate in workplace health and safety procedures
- 6.1 Identify workplace health and safety policies and procedures relevant to own work and work area
- 6.2 Identify relevant WHS managers and representatives for own work area
- 6.3 Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures and participative arrangements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W5502 | MEM13014A | Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment | Unit of competency |
| W5531 | MEM15024A | Apply quality procedures | Unit of competency |
| W5532 | MEM15002A | Apply quality systems | Unit of competency |
| W5512 | MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task | Unit of competency |
| W5548 | MEM16007A | Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | Unit of competency |