Assessor Resource

MSS403035
Implement the visual workplace

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to implement improvements to an existing visual workplace or undertake initial implementation of a visual workplace.

This unit applies to an individual who, as part of their work role, will implement a visual workplace, either their own workplace or another’s workplace. The implementation will usually occur in conjunction with the implementation of other competitive systems and practices. It applies to manufacturing, office, logistics or other service environments along any part of the value stream. It includes the development of the visual concepts and the implementation of the visual workplace. The unit does not cover the generation of the content to be included in visual devices or displays.

The person will typically be a team leader, manager, senior operator or other person who has this role. They will work with others in the development of the visual workplace either as part of a formal team or otherwise. They will liaise and communicate with these others as required.

No licensing, legislative 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)


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine needs of visual workplace

1.1

Identify information needs of personnel in each visual workplace area.

1.2

Identify relevant procedures and standards.

1.3

Identify directions required in workplace.

1.4

Determine controls required in the workplace.

1.5

Draft a statement of needs for the workplace.

2

Determine possible locations of visual devices

2.1

Analyse sight lines for personnel in the workplace.

2.2

Identify primary and secondary locations for possible visual devices.

2.3

Identify constraints on deploying visual devices.

2.4

Take reasonable actions to allow appropriate deployment of required visual devices.

3

Develop visual devices in liaison with workplace personnel

3.1

Identify possible visual displays and devices for items on statement of needs.

3.2

Try out possible visual displays and devices in the workplace.

3.3

Select appropriate display types for items on statement of needs.

3.4

Allocate visual devices to an appropriate location.

4

Facilitate implementation of visual workplace

4.1

Arrange for agreed visual devices to be implemented.

4.2

Arrange for feedback on visual workplace.

4.3

Analyse relevant metrics on workplace performance.

4.4

Promote benefits of visual workplace.

4.5

Make changes to improve visual workplace.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, for at least one (1) workplace, to:

develop and locate appropriate visual displays

facilitate the use of visual workplace

analyse feedback and data from visual workplace and make improvements.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role independently, including:

key variables leading to success in the workplace

range of visual devices which may be deployed

infrastructure required for different visual devices

preferred locations for visual devices

methods of converting data into easily interpreted visual displays

methods of mocking up a visual display to allow for trying out

updating needs, techniques and costs (including personnel time) for visual devices.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:

a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria

multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR

relevant workplace experience

Currency can be demonstrated through:

performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR

having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine needs of visual workplace

1.1

Identify information needs of personnel in each visual workplace area.

1.2

Identify relevant procedures and standards.

1.3

Identify directions required in workplace.

1.4

Determine controls required in the workplace.

1.5

Draft a statement of needs for the workplace.

2

Determine possible locations of visual devices

2.1

Analyse sight lines for personnel in the workplace.

2.2

Identify primary and secondary locations for possible visual devices.

2.3

Identify constraints on deploying visual devices.

2.4

Take reasonable actions to allow appropriate deployment of required visual devices.

3

Develop visual devices in liaison with workplace personnel

3.1

Identify possible visual displays and devices for items on statement of needs.

3.2

Try out possible visual displays and devices in the workplace.

3.3

Select appropriate display types for items on statement of needs.

3.4

Allocate visual devices to an appropriate location.

4

Facilitate implementation of visual workplace

4.1

Arrange for agreed visual devices to be implemented.

4.2

Arrange for feedback on visual workplace.

4.3

Analyse relevant metrics on workplace performance.

4.4

Promote benefits of visual workplace.

4.5

Make changes to improve visual workplace.

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Competitive systems and practices include one or more of:

lean operations

agile operations

preventative and predictive maintenance approaches

statistical process control systems, including six sigma and three sigma

Just in Time (JIT), kanban and other pull-related operations control systems

supply, value, and demand chain monitoring and analysis

5S

continuous improvement (kaizen)

breakthrough improvement (kaizen blitz)

cause/effect diagrams

overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

takt time

process mapping

problem solving

run charts

standard procedures

current reality tree.

Information needs include one or more of:

workplace metrics

quality metrics

scheduling/priority information

procedures/aide memoir.

Procedures (written, verbal, visual, computer based, etc.) include one or more of:

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Controls include all feedback and include one or more of:

timeliness/timelines

volume/number required

quality/specification/standard to be met.

Statement of needs includes one or more of:

information

procedures and standards

directions

controls.

Visual devices include one or more of:

graphs

diagrams

photos

colour codes

lines and zones

tape

markings

flags

andon lights

charts

words and numbers.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, for at least one (1) workplace, to:

develop and locate appropriate visual displays

facilitate the use of visual workplace

analyse feedback and data from visual workplace and make improvements.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role independently, including:

key variables leading to success in the workplace

range of visual devices which may be deployed

infrastructure required for different visual devices

preferred locations for visual devices

methods of converting data into easily interpreted visual displays

methods of mocking up a visual display to allow for trying out

updating needs, techniques and costs (including personnel time) for visual devices.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:

a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria

multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.

A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.

Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR

relevant workplace experience

Currency can be demonstrated through:

performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR

having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify information needs of personnel in each visual workplace area. 
Identify relevant procedures and standards. 
Identify directions required in workplace. 
Determine controls required in the workplace. 
Draft a statement of needs for the workplace. 
Analyse sight lines for personnel in the workplace. 
Identify primary and secondary locations for possible visual devices. 
Identify constraints on deploying visual devices. 
Take reasonable actions to allow appropriate deployment of required visual devices. 
Identify possible visual displays and devices for items on statement of needs. 
Try out possible visual displays and devices in the workplace. 
Select appropriate display types for items on statement of needs. 
Allocate visual devices to an appropriate location. 
Arrange for agreed visual devices to be implemented. 
Arrange for feedback on visual workplace. 
Analyse relevant metrics on workplace performance. 
Promote benefits of visual workplace. 
Make changes to improve visual workplace. 

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