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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and implement work schedules
  2. Monitor performance of tasks
  3. Monitor and support development of teams or individuals
  4. Monitor the application of OHS in the work area
  5. Communicate with management, work teams and individuals

Required Skills

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by effectively communicating with management andor external personnel

collecting analysing and organising information by accessing data about production processes and abilities of workers and customer demands and using these effectively in scheduling

planning and organising activities by monitoring the performance of tasks and adjusting scheduling

teamwork when establishing procedures that enable feedback from workers and encouraging suggestions that might enhance production

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating job times and manipulating scheduling to make most efficient use of personnel and equipment

problemsolving skills by adjusting schedules to meet contingencies

use of technology by using production scheduling and office software

Required knowledge

OHS standards

responsible person for OHS standards in the workplace

reporting procedures that are necessary with OHS matters

planning and implementing work schedules

determining priority of jobs

work scheduling procedures that are used within the organisation

scheduling changes

standards monitoring

information that is reported in performance monitoring

responsibility for providing instruction to achieve the required standard

staff and workforce development

performance monitoring of teams or individuals on performance

enhancing individual performance

changes that can be made to enhance team performance

advantage of providing written reports to management

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

effective scheduling and supervision of a team or individuals

produce a portfolio that demonstrates that each element has been carried out This can include rosters schedules quality related documentation and testimonials from superiors and workers being supervised

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICPSUC Undertake basic production scheduling

ICPSU351C Undertake basic production scheduling.


Range Statement

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. 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) may also be included.

Degree of autonomy may include:

the competencies relate to personnel who work independently and may be responsible for a number of employees or in charge of a shift.