AUMAMM001
Influence and lead work groups in an automotive manufacturing workplace


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to influence and lead work groups and resolve problems in an automotive manufacturing environment.

It involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Plan and determine work group task

1.1 Work instructions and work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified

1.2 Current work processes are monitored for efficiency and effectiveness

1.3 Process methods necessary to complete a group task are planned

1.4 Responsibility for planning and completing components of the group task is assigned on an individual or shared basis

2. Participate in work group task

2.1 Communication methods appropriate to the group task are applied

2.2 Responsibility for quality and project timelines and proposed productivity outcomes are agreed

2.3 Assistance in completing the group task is sought from appropriate personnel as required

2.4 Problems are discussed and resolved according to workplace procedures

3. Monitor progress of work group task

3.1 Contribution of individual group members to work task progress is monitored

3.2 Feedback is provided to the work group on effectiveness of the group task

3.3 Ways of improving performance are proposed and agreed on

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret team key production indicators and production goals

interpret production requirements and meeting agendas

interpret work instructions.

Writing skills to:

legibly enter information into manufacturing control documents

complete production control sheets and graphs

legibly complete safety, accident and incident reporting documents.

Oral communication skills to:

actively participate in team decision making and team meetings

communicate and contribute to the structure of team tasks.

Numeracy skills to:

read, interpret and prepare control sheets and charts

interpret team key production indicators and production goals.

Planning and Organising skills to:

adapting to changing work conditions

manage time when planning, preparing and organising work priorities.


Range Statement

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.

Work instructions must include:

machine set-up procedures

operator instruction sheets (OIS) or workplace equivalent

preventative maintenance checklists

process control plans (PCPs) or workplace equivalent

standard operating procedures (SOPs) or workplace equivalent.


Sectors

Management, Leadership and Supervision - Manufacture


Competency Field

Manufacturing - Common