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Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise

Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN3015
State Code
OBL72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise operations within a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) enterprise. It requires extensive knowledge and experience in working with machines, equipment, materials and processes associated with the TCF operations.This unit apples to all sectors of the TCF industry.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. It may involve the supervision of a section of an enterprise, other personnel and/or technical processes.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. Identify scope of supervisory responsibility
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work infomration
  • 1.2 Identify machine operations, staff, resources and operation processes within work area
  • 1.3 Determine production targets and identify maintenance requirements
  • 1.4 Identify scope and limitations of supervisory role
  • 1.5 Identify responsibilities to coordinate orientation activities for new staff and visitors
2. Provide technical support to operators
  • 2.1 Identify operator roles and allocate personnel
  • 2.2 Monitor operator productivity and ability to conduct work effectively and safely
  • 2.3 Identify training needs and communicate with appropriate personnel
  • 2.4 Address technical problems raised by operators regarding machinery, product quality and operational safety
  • 2.5 Provide technical support to operators according to their needs
3. Supervise team activity
  • 3.1 Establish production standards with team members and monitor compliance with workplace procedures and work health and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor and address work allocation requirements to maintain optimum production efficiency
  • 3.3 Use effective communication skills to communicate targets and procedures to appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Monitor and support team communications and relationships
  • 3.5 Monitor and address movement of materials through operations and production output against targets according to production requirements
4. Maintain communication with operators and management
  • 4.1 Identify and liaise with downstream and upstream areas to ensure quality and efficiency of operations based on production requirements
  • 4.2 Keep management informed of progress and any issues which may affect operation outcomes
  • 4.3 Maintain ongoing liaison with management to guide operation targets
  • 4.4 Consult with maintenance staff and management to identify opportunities to minimise down time
5. Complete workplace documentation
  • 5.1 Identify documentation procedures for each step of operations
  • 5.2 Monitor compliance with documented requirements
  • 5.3 Complete records and reports in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV93 MSTGN3004 Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise Unit of competency