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Implement a competitive manufacturing system
Implement a competitive manufacturing system
Unit of competency
National Code
MSACMS400A
MSACMS400A
State Code
W8975
W8975
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/02/2013
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/02/2013
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and skills needed to implement competitive manufacturing practices. Generally, five areas drive competitive manufacturing: cost, quality, delivery, safety/environment, and morale. In a competitive manufacturing company systems will need to be implemented which drive continuous improvement in all these areas, without one area competing unduly with another.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Optimise the manufacturing system
- 1.1. Apply competitive manufacturing practices to maximise health, safety and environment performance1.2. Apply competitive manufacturing practices to maximise quality consistency1.3. Apply competitive manufacturing practices to maximise performance by team members1.4. Apply competitive manufacturing practices to maximise customer benefit/cost ratio 1.5. Apply competitive manufacturing practices to reduce lead time to delivery within the scope of the team's authority and responsibility1.6. Negotiate with relevant stakeholders to resolve conflicts which arise1.7. Select improvements which will deliver the greatest overall benefit for the resources required/available without reducing current performance on individual factors
2. Implement improvements
- 2.1. Implement the chosen improvement/s2.2. Check the selected improvements improve the system as a whole and do not result in unintended consequences 2.3. Monitor implementation and make adjustments as required.
Competitive manufacturing is used to describe the range of systemic manufacturing practice concepts and approaches. It covers but is not limited to:
lean manufacturing
agile manufacturing
preventative and predictive maintenance approaches
monitoring and data gathering systems such as Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)systems, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), and proprietary systems such as SAP etc.
statistical process control systems including six sigma and three sigma
Just in Time (JIT), kanban and other pull related manufacturing control systems
supply, value, and demand chain monitoring and analysis
other continuous improvement systems.
Competitive manufacturing should be interpreted so as to take into account the stage of implementation of competitive manufacturing approaches, the enterprise's size and work organisation, culture, regulatory environment and manufacturing sector.
Tools is used in this unit to mean the tools of competitive manufacturing such as 5S, 6 sigma, continuous improvement, cause effect diagrams, etc.
Competitive manufacturing organisations encompass the entire production system, beginning with the
A competitive manufacturing system is that holistic combination of the process, plant and equipment, procedures and practices including the skills and work organisation of the workforce which make up the productive organisation.
lean manufacturing
agile manufacturing
preventative and predictive maintenance approaches
monitoring and data gathering systems such as Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)systems, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), and proprietary systems such as SAP etc.
statistical process control systems including six sigma and three sigma
Just in Time (JIT), kanban and other pull related manufacturing control systems
supply, value, and demand chain monitoring and analysis
other continuous improvement systems.
Competitive manufacturing should be interpreted so as to take into account the stage of implementation of competitive manufacturing approaches, the enterprise's size and work organisation, culture, regulatory environment and manufacturing sector.
Tools is used in this unit to mean the tools of competitive manufacturing such as 5S, 6 sigma, continuous improvement, cause effect diagrams, etc.
Competitive manufacturing organisations encompass the entire production system, beginning with the
A competitive manufacturing system is that holistic combination of the process, plant and equipment, procedures and practices including the skills and work organisation of the workforce which make up the productive organisation.
Overview of assessment requirements
The person should be able to continuously make improvements to all key aspects of their team/process and any change made should be of benefit to the system as a whole.
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Evidence of the implementation of the competitive manufacturing system and the improvements made to product, process and team.
In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment needs to occur in an organisation implementing competitive manufacturing or using a suitable project.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
This unit may be assessed concurrently with a unit on continuous improvement and or units on the use of competitive manufacturing tools.
This unit is related to:
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 will generally come from the routine implementation of competitive manufacturing and the routine continuous improvements which flow from this. As such evidence from a range of improvements is necessary.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to an organisation implementing competitive manufacturing.
The person should be able to continuously make improvements to all key aspects of their team/process and any change made should be of benefit to the system as a whole.
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Evidence of the implementation of the competitive manufacturing system and the improvements made to product, process and team.
In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment needs to occur in an organisation implementing competitive manufacturing or using a suitable project.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
This unit may be assessed concurrently with a unit on continuous improvement and or units on the use of competitive manufacturing tools.
This unit is related to:
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 will generally come from the routine implementation of competitive manufacturing and the routine continuous improvements which flow from this. As such evidence from a range of improvements is necessary.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to an organisation implementing competitive manufacturing.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2564 | MCMS400A | Implement a competitive manufacturing system | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD513 | MSS403001A | Implement competitive systems and practices | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W525 | MSA41108 | Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing | Qualification |
| D552 | MSS50111 | Diploma of Sustainable Operations | Qualification |
| S672 | FPI40310 | Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture | Qualification |