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Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing

Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing

Unit of competency
National Code
MSACMT441A
State Code
W9003
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/04/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/12/2011
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
14/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to facilitate continuous improvement (kaizen) in an organisation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate improvement team.
  • 1.1. Assist the improvement team consider and select appropriate improvement projects1.2. Facilitate resources and arrangements for the team to undertake improvement projects1.3. Arrange for the provision of required data1.4. Assist the improvement team develop scope and benefit statements1.5. Organise for ongoing training of improvement team members as required
2. Build a continuous improvement process.
  • 2.1. Organise for training as required for work group members2.2. Encourage work group members to routinely monitor key process indicators2.3. Build capacity in the work group to critically review the relevant parts of the value chain2.4. Assist work group members to formalise improvement suggestions2.5. Facilitate relevant resources and assist work group members to develop implementation plans2.6. Monitor implementation of improvement plans taking appropriate actions to assist implementation where required.

Scope and benefit statements of improvement project may include:

description of the business

the target work process

what the key stakeholders seek from the improvement project

a mission for the event

a set of goals

a statement of the do's and don'ts for the improvement project.


Key process indicators may include:

statistical process control data/charts

orders

lost time, injury and other OHS records

equipment reliability charts

etc.

Overview of assessment requirements
Assessment should confirm the ability to facilitate the use of continuous improvement at a team level within a manufacturing organisation

What critical aspects of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Evidence of the facilitation of continuous improvement should be available

In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment will need to occur in an organisation using continuous improvement or by project.

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?
Generally routine continuous improvement by the work group and improvement team(s) from the work group would be needed to generate sufficient evidence

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to an organisation using continuous improvement.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9077 MCMT441A Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD531 MSS403041A Facilitate breakthrough improvements Unit of competency