Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work involves determining, planning, implementing and monitoring production work flow within a work team in a TCF enterprise
Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisation insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations

Worksite environment may include
Work conducted in a variety of environments, i.e. operational workplace activities, restricted space, hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
Product schedule may include plant layout/machine involvement and personnel required for particular operations
TCF production areas may include:
textile production
clothing production
footwear production
early stage wool processing
cotton ginning
hide/skin/leather production
headwear production and millinery
canvas and sails production
laundry operations
dry cleaning operations
The competencies are applied under general guidance on progress and outcomes
Knowledge and skills are applied to a wide range of tasks and/or roles
The competencies are used within routines, methods and procedures
Operations may cover various time scales to reflect seasonal planning
Production planning may relate to:
establishing an overall plan for manufacture/product delivery
repetitive production runs
short runs
quick changes
a diversity of styles
indent orders
stock services replenishment
Organisation systems may include:
JIT
VAM
quick response
quality circles
team processes
benchmarking
Consultation may occur with suppliers and manufacturers
Formal meeting situations or informal information exchange may occur between relevant personnel
Exposure may occur to chemicals, dangerous or other hazardous substances
Data recording may involve use of keyboard or manual recording applications
Interaction may occur with other departments

Sources of information/documents may include
Production orders
Machine/equipment manufacturers' specifications and instructions
Organisation work orders
Production and planning policies and other documentation
Organisational or external personnel
Work scheduling documentation
Job procedures
Work instructions

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to planning and implementation of production for a work team
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice includes providing an effective contribution to planning production
Extent of production planning will be dependent on production requirements and workplace arrangements within the enterprise
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to:

establish production requirements
prioritise work
select/organise work team
ensure efficiency of production schedule
deal with inefficiencies
apply workplace health and safety policies in production operations
maintain accurate records

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units and can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

work organisation systems and workplace organisation features
production planning processes, such as material supply, etc.
safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities
workplace procedures
reporting processes
relevant OH&S legislation and codes of practice

Underpinning skills to:

interpret and use data from a range of sources
sequence production
monitor workflow
organise resources
respond to breakdowns, absenteeism, etc.
coordinate variations to production plan
communicate effectively within the workplace
interpret and carry out established procedures
document and transfer information

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated production planning situations
This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

planning and selecting appropriate processes or procedures
identifying contingencies
completing tasks
identifying and implementing improvements
ensuring safety standards are followed

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice
issue resolution procedures
job procedures and work instructions
quality procedures (where existing)
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(2)