Required skills

analysis

problem solving

communication

documenting

calculations

use of statistics

Required knowledge

Charting such as Pareto Charts fish bone diagrams

Statistical principles

Acceptance criteriaconfidence levels

Define Measure Analyse Improve and Control DMAIC methods

Six sigma principles

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

Assessment should confirm the ability to apply simple six sigma techniques in a manufacturing environment

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

Evidence of applying all of the DMAIC stages to a manufacturing improvement project simple six sigma undertaken should be available

In what context should assessment occur

Assessment will need to occur in an organisation implementing six sigma or by project The project should be clearly defined Work on the project can be undertaken as part of a team However the individual skills and knowledge of the person undertaking the unit must be able to be separately assessed

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 units dealing with six sigma type work andor change management Depending on the project and the nature of the manufacturing operation the following units may be able to be assessed with this unit

MSACMTA Undertake process capability improvements

MSACMT450A Undertake process capability improvements

MSACMSA Ensure process improvements are sustained

MSACMS401A Ensure process improvements are sustained

MSACMC Lead change in a manufacturing environment

MSAPMA Use structured problem solving tools

MSAPM290A Use structured problem solving tools

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 small six sigma projects undertaken or active involvement in some larger six sigma projects would be required to generate sufficient evidence

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit

Access to an organisation using six sigma

DMAIC

Define

Measurements

Analyse

Improvement

Control and standardise