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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify in own work area major cost components of product or process
  2. Identify constraints to cost efficiency
  3. Apply cost efficient work practices

Evidence Required

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 requirements

The person will as part of their routine decision making aim to minimise costs There should be evidence of their doing so

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit

Access to a workplace implementing competitive manufacturing strategies No other specific resources are required

What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of being able to identify costs factors relevant to an individuals job

Evidence of having made appropriate decisions to minimise overall costs

In what context should assessment occur

Assessment will need to occur in a workplace or by use of a work based case study

Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit

This unit may be assessed concurrently with appropriate units on continuous improvement

What method of assessment should apply

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole as defined by the Elements Performance Criteria skills and knowledge A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment

Assessors should gather sufficient fair valid reliable authentic and current evidence from a range of sources Sources of evidence may include direct observation reports from supervisors peers and colleagues project work samples organisation records and questioning Assessment should not require language literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit

The assessee will have access to all techniques procedures information resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace

The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment

What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be available over a period of time or from more than one process or product


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.

Cost components

Cost components include fixed and variable costs such as power/energy, materials, plant and equipment, production or process time including impact on salary and wages, office expenses such as telephone and government taxes and charges.

Process

Process may include a production, maintenance, logistics or office process in a manufacturing environment.

Overall cost

Overall cost may include the assessment of negative and positive financial implications. It also includes negative long term issues, such as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental and regulatory issues.