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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Monitor the pull system.
   • Identify the pacemaker process
   • Identify rate of production set by the pull system
   • Determine actual rate of production at key parts of the process
   • Identify types of inventories within process
   • Compare actual inventories with planned inventories
   • Note discrepancies between actual and planned rates and inventories
2. Take corrective action.
   • Determine cause(s) of discrepancies
   • Determining action required to rectify causes of discrepancies
   • Take appropriate action in conjunction with relevant stakeholders
3. Test/improve the pull system.
   • Identify recurrent discrepancies
   • Determine cause(s) of discrepancies
   • Determine action required to rectify cause
   • Identify unnecessary levels of inventories
   • Discuss impacts of reduced inventories with relevant stakeholders
   • Take/initiate appropriate action to rectify recurrent discrepancies/reduce levels of unnecessary inventory
   • Monitor the system to determine the effects of the change(s)

Required Skills

Required skills

analysis problem solving planning and organising communication documenting

Required knowledge

processing requirements of products capabilities of equipment abilities and skills of personnel

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide describes the underpinning knowledge and skills that must be demonstrated to prove competence It is essential for assessment and must be read conjunction with the performance criteria the range statement and the assessment guidelines of the relevant Training Package
Overview of assessment requirements	The assessment should confirm the ability to understand and monitor a levelled demand pull system of manufacturing
What critical aspects of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of pull system improvement undertaken should be available
In what context should assessment occur	Assessment will need to occur in an organisation using a pull system or by project
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit	This unit could be assessed concurrently with other relevant units
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	Generally a number of continuous improvements will be required to generate sufficient evidence
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit	Access to an organisation using a pull system

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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.
Pull system	A pull system is a manufacturing system is one where: manufacturing is done to order and not for holding large inventories of parts and completed stock work flow along the production line is done according to demand pull from the next work stage manufacturing is in response to customer demand The pull system must therefore be flexible and have cycle times set by parameters calculated from customer demand indicators
Pacemaker	Pacemaker processes is that process which sets the pace for the flow of manufacturing work through the enterprise
Types of inventories	Inventories within process may include: cycle stock which reflects the replenishment quantity and frequency, buffer stock to meet demand variability and forecast errors safety stock required to guard against quality and delivery failures upstream.
Determine cause	Determine cause may include the individual/team leader: analysing cause themselves identifying that expert analysis is required and requesting this setting up an improvement team to analyse cause
Action required	Action required include actions to align actual and planned rates of production and inventories. The actions will vary but can include changes to: production processes cycle times equipment work organisation training and skill development of employees The authority of the team leader may influence the actions required for example actions which can be sanctioned by the individual team member actions which can be sanctioned by the team leader actions requiring management sanction actions requiring expert intervention
Stakeholders	Stakeholders include: managers supervisors employees shareholders OHS mechanisms/representatives IR mechanisms/representatives suppliers customers service providers

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