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AUM3025A
Apply visual factory principles and practices to an automotive manufacturing environment

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority.

This unit describes the application of the skills and knowledge required to employ visual factory principles and practices to an automotive manufacturing environment.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil


Co-Requisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains Employability Skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and organisation policies and procedures for applying Visual Factory principles and practices

working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:

use of signage and labelling in the workplace

feedback is provided to the work group on the effectiveness of the activity

achieving work quality goals

completing work area housekeeping requirements

modify activities to cater for variations in organisation context and environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process

assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment must take place in accordance with the endorsed Assessment Guidelines for the Automotive Industry

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of organisation relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, organisation and job role is recommended, for example:


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

speak clearly and directly

apply teamwork to a range of situations

solve problems particularly in teams paying attention to performance indicators to reflect changed circumstances

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

access, interpret and apply information on relevant organisation policies, procedures and instructions

manage time when planning, preparing and organising work priorities

take responsibility for organising own work priorities.

Required knowledge

relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice and organisation policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people, equipment and the environment.

organisational supply/replenishment systems and processes for materials, equipment and tools

quality systems and performance measures

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information.

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 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 of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative requirements may include:

applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operations. Requirements may include award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, employee relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice and duty of care.

OHS requirements may include:

Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, rescue services, fire fighting organization and equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, systems covering of hazardous materials and substances and manual handling including lifting and carrying.

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS

emergency and evacuation

ethical standards

recording and reporting

access and equity principles and practices

equipment use

maintenance and storage

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines).

Applying Visual Factory principles and practices may include:

improving productivity, safety, quality, on-time delivery, profits and employee moral by implementing "visual controls".

making working areas more user friendly by answering questions, identifying equipment, materials and locations, describing actions and procedures, and providing safety warnings and precaution information.

helping employees avoid wasting time by giving them the information they need, where and when they need it

posting information about the job to be done, the work area (environment), the equipment and materials to be used, safety and job performance

safety signs, signage on electrical equipment, on valves and equipment, piping, process control, tank and vessels, and comprehensive sign systems listing/simplifying more complex processes.

Instructions may include:

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

production planning figures

workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials.

Kaizen may include:

a system of continuous improvement, usually incrementally and it assumes that every system/procedure/tool can be improved upon.

KanBan may include:

a signalling inventory management system involving 'pull' demand for stock with the supply system responding to a demand for stores., also known as a Just-In-Time (JIT) system.

Lean manufacturing may include:

a management philosophy focusing on the reduction of the seven wastes of:

over-production

waiting time

transportation

processing inventory

motion

scrap in manufactured products.

Five S may include:

a program focussing on having visual order, organisation, cleanliness and standardisation. The results that are expected are improved profitability, efficiency, service and safety. The factors of the Five S are:

sort: is the sorting or 'clean up' of the work area, keeping only what is necessary in terms of materials, tools, equipment and supplies and those that are not frequently used being moved to a separate, common storage area and items not used being discarded. Sorting is the first step in keeping the work area tidy

systematise: is to 'organize'. Arrange and identify everything in a work area for the most efficient and effective retrieval and return to its proper place. Commonly used tools should be readily available. Storage areas, cabinets and shelves should be properly labelled. Clean and paint floors to make it easier to spot dirt, waste materials and dropped parts and tools. Outlined areas on the floor to identify work areas, movement lanes, storage areas, finished product areas, etc. Shadows of tool boards, making it easier to quickly see where each tool belongs.

sweep: is regular cleaning and is associated with inspecting while cleaning the machines, tools, equipment and supplies you work with.

standardisation: is the 'simplification' of work practices. This involves the use of labels and signs, posters and banners to make people aware of, and remind them about the standards.

self-discipline: is to encourage and reinforce self discipline through having a formal system of monitoring the results of the Five S program.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable legislative, OHS, and organisational requirements relevant to the use of applying visual factory principles and practices are verified and complied with throughout the work activity 
Instructions, plans and/or workplace check sheets are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks 
Principal safety concerns in the work area are identified 
Principal business processes in the work area, including Kaizen, KanBan and Lean Manufacturing systems are identified 
Five S activities in the work place are identified 
Understandings and responsibilities associated with Five S in the work group are confirmed 
Five S audits in the work place are applied 
Existing labelling and signage methods are monitored and inadequacies reported 
New labelling and signage proposed as required 
Suitability of labelling and signage confirmed 

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