Required skills

problem solving and decision making

communication across all levels in an organisation

the ability to analyse current statesituation

the ability to analyse workplace strategy and vision statements and principles and to link these to current processes performance and indicators

Required knowledge

competitive manufacturing principles

competitive manufacturing tools their applications and limitations

methods of determining competency gaps

continuous improvement processes

types of KPIs and their impacts on performance

relationship between maintenance and continuous improvement

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

Demonstrates skills and knowledge required to

critically review continuous improvement processes

In particular look for evidence of

ongoing review of processes

development of improvement plans

implementation of improvement plans

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Manufacturing Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace 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

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Codes of practice/standards

Health, safety and environment (HSE)

Organisation

Relevance

Compare outcomes

Competitive philosophy

Required resources

Sustaining improvement

Team leader