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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse process
   • Identify sources of variability/non-conformance in the process
   • Identify critical control points in process
   • Analyse causes of variability/non-conformance
2. Develop preventative techniques/systems
   • Liaise with team members and other people to develop mistake proof method of performing operation
   • Test and validate mistake proofing
3. Implement permanent fix
   • Liaise with relevant people to have systems/procedures changed to implement solution
   • Liaise with relevant people to implement the solution
   • Liaise with relevant people to ensure the workforce has an appropriate skills set
   • Follow through to ensure implementation occurs
4. Monitor implementation
   • Critically observe the implementation
   • Compare the results of the implementation against the expected outcomes
   • Modify solution to improve outcomes
   • Ensure procedures reflect change
   • Ensure training/assessment reflects change
   • Audit change at agreed period/cycle
   • Take action on any observed deviation
5. Seek improvements
   • Observe changes
   • Analyse process again if required to ensure improvements are sustained

Required Skills

Required skills

communication ability to discuss items with both operators and technical support personnel problem solving analysis team work design conceptualisation

Required knowledge

understanding of their process factors in the process which may cause variability methods of controlling the variability in the process mistake proofing methods relevant to the processproduct

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 be able to analyse their process and implement systems to ensure the process is mistake proof and the operators work in a predictable way with little or no chance of mistake
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of actions taken to mistake proof the process should be available
In what context should assessment occur	Assessment needs to occur in a workplace implementing competitive manufacturing or by using a suitable project
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 used as a stand alone unit or it may be assessed concurrently with any of MSACMTA Monitor process capability MSACMT250A Monitor process capability MSACMTA Undertake process capability improvements MSACMT450A Undertake process capability improvements MSACMTA Determine and improve process capability MSACMT650A Determine and improve process capability.
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	Where evidence is from the application of bakayoke to continuous improvement then there should be evidence that it is practiced routinely and from a number of standardisation activities Where the evidence is from an initial standardisation of a process or a single large and complex standardisationchange process the may provide sufficient evidence
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit	Access to an organisation using a competitive manufacturing approach

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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.
Mistake proofing	Sometimes known as baka-yoke/poka-yoke, a manufacturing technique of preventing mistakes by designing the manufacturing process, equipment, tools and components/subassemblies etc so that an operation literally cannot be performed incorrectly. An attempt to perform incorrectly, as well as being prevented, is usually met with a warning signal of some sort.
Procedures	Procedures include all work instructions, standard operating procedures, formulas/recipes, batch sheets, temporary instructions and similar instructions provided for the operation of the plant. They may be written, verbal, computer based or in some other form. For the purposes of this Training Package, 'procedures' also includes good operating practice as may be defined by industry codes of practice (e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Responsible Care) and government regulations.

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