Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:53 AM AWST
22/07/2026 1:53 AM AWST
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Apply 5S procedures
Apply 5S procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
MSS402042
MSS402042
State Code
OEQ26
OEQ26
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and implement 5S practices to make improvements in own job and work area. This unit applies to workers who have a discrete role, individually manage a process or who have been given authority by a supervisor or manager to make changes to work practices in a work area.This unit applies to any organisation that is implementing continuous improvement or more formal competitive systems and practices. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for implementation of 5S
- 1.1 Identify own functions in target work area in terms of internal and/or external customer requirements
- 1.2 Identify how own and team tasks contribute to work area functions
- 1.3 Identify key steps in work tasks
- 1.4 Confirm arrangements for assistance and reporting for 5S implementation
2. Sort needed items from unneeded
- 2.1 Identify all items in target work area
- 2.2 Distinguish between essential items for achieving work area functions and non-essential items
- 2.3 Place any non-essential item in an appropriate location other than work area/space
- 2.4 Regularly check that only essential items are in work area
- 2.5 Seek input from supervisor and any team members to confirm non-essential items and what to do with them
3. Set the workplace in order
- 3.1 Identify best location, state or condition for each essential item to minimise waste (muda)
- 3.2 Set each essential item in its assigned location, state or condition
- 3.3 After use, immediately return each essential item to its assigned location, state or condition
- 3.4 Regularly check that each essential item is in its assigned location, state or condition
4. Shine the work area
- 4.1 Keep work area clean and organised before, during and after shift
- 4.2 Identify cleaning and maintenance routines within own area of responsibility in work area
- 4.3 Apply cleaning and maintenance routines according to schedules.
- 4.4 Check work area and essential items for signs of wear, malfunction, damage and/or safety risks that require immediate attention and report according to workplace procedures
5. Standardise activities
- 5.1 Identify and apply procedures or activities to maintain clean and organised work area
- 5.2 Apply standardised approach to procedures or activities using a simple checklist, schedule or reminder system
- 5.3 Keep work area to specified standard
6. Sustain the 5S system
- 6.1 Clean and organise work area after completion of job and before commencing next job
- 6.2 Identify situations where conformance to standards is unlikely and take actions specified in procedures
- 6.3 Inspect work area regularly for conformance to specified standard
- 6.4 Recommend improvements to lift the level of conformance in the workplace
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK47 | MSS402041 | Apply 5S in an office | Unit of competency |
| BAK48 | MSS402040 | Apply 5S procedures | Unit of competency |