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Review continuous improvement processes

Review continuous improvement processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS407013
State Code
BAJ60
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
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake the local level review and further development of an existing continuous improvement (kaizen) process.This unit is intended for team leaders and people with a similar sphere of influence/scope of authority and responsibility. It applies to individuals who are already familiar with change leadership in a competitive systems and practices environment through either previous study or industry experience. Skills covered by this unit apply to the review of existing continuous improvement processes in a team, area or department environment, or a small or medium sized enterprise (SME). This unit may also be applied to service organisations applying competitive systems and practices principles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Review continuous improvement practice
  • 1.1 Review performance against current key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • 1.2 Review KPIs for ongoing relevance.
  • 1.3 Review current state of continuous improvement processes.
  • 1.4 Audit sustainability (social, ecological and economic) changes as a result of continuous improvement activity.
  • 1.5 Analyse problems to determine root cause.
  • 1.6 Identify areas for improvement to KPIs and continuous improvement processes.
2 Develop plan for enhancing improvement processes
  • 2.1 Prioritise areas requiring action.
  • 2.2 Develop a range of possible solutions, including taking into account the impact of the solution on any codes of practice, standards, contracts and commercial or industrial agreements.
  • 2.3 Discuss possible solutions and implications with stakeholders.
  • 2.4 Compare outcomes from possible solutions to competitive systems and practices philosophy.
  • 2.5 Choose actions which are most compatible with competitive philosophy.
  • 2.6 Draft implementation plan for chosen action.
  • 2.7 Obtain required approvals and modify plan, as required.
3 Implement enhanced improvement process
  • 3.1 Communicate changes to improvement processes to team members.
  • 3.2 Resolve issues and problems identified by team members.
  • 3.3 Obtain sign-off from process/system owner.
  • 3.4 Arrange for skills development as necessary.
  • 3.5 Arrange for required resources to be available.
  • 3.6 Establish and implement KPIs for modified continuous improvement process.
  • 3.7 Implement planned changes.
  • 3.8 Check the planned improvements have occurred.
  • 3.9 Take action to sustain improvement by standardising.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD591 MSS407013A Review continuous improvement processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF20 MSS407017 Review continuous improvement processes Unit of competency