What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in analysing and interpreting intensive production data requires evidence that production data has been successfully and appropriately collected analysed and maintained according to enterprise requirements The skills and knowledge required to analyse and interpret intensive production data must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts For example this could include different enterprises data collection methods and production systems

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

the relevant legislation industry and enterprise codes of practice and quality assurance procedures that impact on intensive production

knowledge of enterprise record keeping and recording practices

knowledge of enterprise policies and procedures relating to collection analysis and maintenance of production data

methods to collect and analyse production data

data management systems and methods

business equipment

principles of report writing and data presentation

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

collect and organise production data

analyse and interpret data

present data

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Through preparation and presentation of data to management

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Through collection and analysis of production data

How are activities planned and organised

Through following enterprise and industry quality assurance procedures and best practice

How can team work be applied

Through working with others in collecting and analysing data

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Through analysis of production data

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Through identification of noncompliances in collected data

How can the use of technology be applied

Through use of business equipment to collect store and maintain data

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What enterprise requirements may be relevant to this standard?

What business equipment may be relevant to this standard?

What methods of data analysis may be used?