Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Identify production goals

1.1 Workplace procedures relevant to the work area are identified and interpreted

1.2Production indicators and timelines are identified and confirmed

2. Support the achievement of production goals

2.1 Work production and quality goals are monitored and variations responded to promptly

2.2 Work plans, workplace instructions, job specifications and schedules are applied and followed according to workplace procedures

2.3Changes in work requirements are clarified with supervisor

2.4 Work goals are reviewed and continuous improvement recommendations are discussed with team members and supervisors

3. Contribute to cost reduction

3.1 Cost performance indicators are identified and confirmed

3.2 Cost-reduction targets are reviewed and modified if required

3.3 Production and quality problems are identified and work plan adjustments reported

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret job requirements, workplace procedures, work instructions and production indicators

interpret production schedules and work plan.

Writing skills to:

legibly fill out production work sheets and reports.

Oral communication skills to:

clarify workplace instructions and procedures

report continuous improvement recommendations

discuss changes to work requirements and performance indicators at team meetings

inform supervisor of work production problems and possible resolution.

Numeracy skills to:

identify production lead times, dates and production numbers

interpret production specifications

identify cost reduction targets

comprehend relevant unit quantity and measurements.

Planning and organising skills to:

achieve production continuous improvement and quality goals

apply workplace instructions and standardisation procedures.

Self-management skills to:

manage time in planning and preparing for work.

Problem-solving skills to:

identify production problems aligned to production indicators

identify and apply workplace procedures and instructions.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Production indicators must include:

component specifications

production schedules

workplace quality.

Changes in work requirements must include:

line speed

personnel absences

process change

short lead time.

Cost performance indicators must include:

cycle time

productivity

waste avoidance.