The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to use ERP, MRP planning software systems in manufacturing. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and to be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is, the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with using ERP, MRP planning software systems in manufacturing, or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and to be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate will have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate will be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Guidance information for assessment

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

using basic computer functions

analysing

communicating

undertaking production planning and control

prioritising

reading and interpreting

recording

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of:

technical knowledge and skills needed to operate process

hierarchy of ERP, MRP or similar systems and operation

information available from and business activities exercised by/through the ERP, MRP system

closed loop manufacturing system basics

business planning, demand, resources

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)

Capacity Requirement Planning (CRP)

system inputs:

bills of material

need for accuracy

inventory statistics

planning data

introduction to capacity management

production activity control

system outputs:

planned orders

order action

firm/tentative

Just in Time (JIT)

techniques

production smoothing

single unit flow

Kanban

set up time reduction (SMED)

lead time reduction

production control methods:

types

master schedules

control by exception

computer control

visual control

combination MRP2/Kanban system

shop floor - day-to-day - Kanban

scheduling:

techniques

order release

policies

centralised

decentralised

inventory control:

raw

work-in-process

finished goods

lean manufacture and inventory

inventory costs

procurement

material control techniques

ABC (Pareto) Analysis

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

Min-Max systems

Kanban - Just in Time

cycle counting

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.

System

Includes ERP, MRP or similar software programs

Appropriate actions

Appropriate actions are actions in regard to production schedules, materials management, purchasing and ordering, transport and logistics that are needed as a result of information obtained from resource planning software

Resource planning information

May include information from ERP, MRP or similar systems that provide information on master production schedule, materials requirement plan, capacity requirement plan, bills of material, inventory control and statistics, order action, schedules