Required skills

analysis

problem solving

planning and organising

communication

documenting

calculations

use of statistics

Required knowledge

charting such as Pareto Charts fish bone diagrams

statistical principles and analysis such as confidence limits

acceptance criteriaconfidence levels

DMAIC Define Measure Analyse Improve and Control methods

process mapping

types of data eg discretecontinuousattributes and their use in six sigma

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 in conjunction with the performance criteria the range statement and the assessment guidelines of the relevant training package

Overview of assessment requirements

Assessment should confirm that the person being assessed is competent to apply six sigma in a work situation including the development of a process control strategy and setting of metrics

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit

Access to an organisation using or intending to use six sigma

In what context should assessment occur

Assessment will need to occur in an organisation implementing six sigma

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

The following units if not already held should be assessed concurrently with this unit

MSACMT Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

MEMA Perform basic statistical quality control

MEM151A Perform basic statistical quality control

Depending on the situation of the enterprise and the complexity of their manufacturing process the following units could also be assessed concurrently with this unit

MSACMTA Determine and improve process capability

MSACMT650A Determine and improve process capability

MSACMTA Design an experiment

MSACMT652A Design an experiment

MSACMCA Lead change in a manufacturing environmentandor

MSACMC410A Lead change in a manufacturing environmentand/or

MSACMCA Manage people relationships

MSACMC611A Manage people relationships

MSAPMSUPA Use structured problem solving tools

MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools

MSACMSA Analyse and map a value chain

MSACMS601A Analyse and map a value chain

MSACMTA Mistake proof a production process

MSACMT451A Mistake proof a production process

MSACMTA Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

MSACMT481A Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

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 one significant six sigma project or a number of smaller improvement projects would be required to generate sufficient evidence

DMAIC

Define

Metrics

Analyse

Improvement

Control and standardise

Sampling schedule

Process control strategy