Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 1:58 AM AWST
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Lead team culture improvement
Lead team culture improvement
Unit of competency
National Code
MSACMC413A
MSACMC413A
State Code
W8967
W8967
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/12/2008
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
18/12/2008
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required by a team leader to help develop a culture within the team appropriate for achieving competitive manufacturing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate the team's understanding of the Competitive Manufacturing Strategy.
- 1.1. Communicate with all team members the objectives and benefits of the competitive manufacturing strategy1.2. Review with the team members the techniques and methods that will be used in achieving the Competitive Manufacturing Strategy1.3. Using a systems approach, help team members understand how the team fits into the organisation 1.4. Establish appropriate communication and team work within the team and with other teams1.5. Develop a work structure with the team that allows for everyone to participate in the application of the competitive manufacturing strategy
2. Facilitate application of knowledge about the importance of controlling variation in competitive manufacturing
- 2.1. Develop the application of a statistical approach by all team members to all relevant facets of the system with a view to reducing variation2.2. Encourage the approach of building quality in and ensuring team members assist each other in meeting the requirement
3. Facilitate the development of skills and knowledge within the team
- 3.1. Encourage appropriate training for all team members3.2. Involve team members in identification of skill needs and skills gaps, and in development of a strategy for training, skills acquisition and self-improvement so as to ensure awareness, learning and commitment
4. Facilitate the development of commitment within the team to the competitive manufacturing strategy
- 4.1. Ensure that the team has sufficient resources and adequate equipment available to meet the requirements of the competitive manufacturing strategy4.2. Encourage the adoption of continuous improvement4.3. Encourage employee acceptance of responsibility for the quality of their own work4.4. Provide continuous feed back and communication of progress at all levels in implementing the strategy.4.5. Involve team members in relating identified problems and opportunities for improvement to the competitive manufacturing strategy, and involve them in developing any required changes, to ensure awareness, learning and commitment
Strategies may include one or more of:
Six sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Agile Manufacturing
Just in Time
Supply chain management
Value Chain Management
Total Quality
Pro Active maintenance
Elimination of waste
Balanced Scorecard
Variation is used to mean variation from quality standards and customer requirements as expressed in production schedules and technical specifications.
A systems approach enables persons to see how work gets done and effect of changes and shows the internal / external relationships through which products and services are produced and may include considerations of the role and requirements of:
customers
suppliers
employees
other value chain members
members of the public and community groups
other external individual, group or organisation.
technical processes and equipment
statutory and regulatory requirements including OHS and environment legislation and regulations
quality standards
Teams may be self directed, cross functional etc. Structures are appropriate to the job and job steps are in a logical order
Six sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Agile Manufacturing
Just in Time
Supply chain management
Value Chain Management
Total Quality
Pro Active maintenance
Elimination of waste
Balanced Scorecard
Variation is used to mean variation from quality standards and customer requirements as expressed in production schedules and technical specifications.
A systems approach enables persons to see how work gets done and effect of changes and shows the internal / external relationships through which products and services are produced and may include considerations of the role and requirements of:
customers
suppliers
employees
other value chain members
members of the public and community groups
other external individual, group or organisation.
technical processes and equipment
statutory and regulatory requirements including OHS and environment legislation and regulations
quality standards
Teams may be self directed, cross functional etc. Structures are appropriate to the job and job steps are in a logical order
Overview of assessment requirements
The competent person will be able to demonstrate the entwinement/integration of the elements of this unit in their application to the team.
What critical aspects of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Knowledge of change management principles underpinned by a quality philosophy such as Deming's Revised 14 points or Six Sigma principles, etc
In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment will need to occur in an organisation implementing/wishing to implement competitive manufacturing.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
This unit could be assessed concurrently with other relevant units.
What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Evidence of consistent application of the principles and moving down the path should be sufficient evidence rathe than evidence of having arrived.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to an organisation implementing competitive manufacturing.
The competent person will be able to demonstrate the entwinement/integration of the elements of this unit in their application to the team.
What critical aspects of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Knowledge of change management principles underpinned by a quality philosophy such as Deming's Revised 14 points or Six Sigma principles, etc
In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment will need to occur in an organisation implementing/wishing to implement competitive manufacturing.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
This unit could be assessed concurrently with other relevant units.
What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Evidence of consistent application of the principles and moving down the path should be sufficient evidence rathe than evidence of having arrived.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to an organisation implementing competitive manufacturing.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD520 | MSS403013A | Lead team culture improvement | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W517 | PMA40108 | Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology | Qualification |