Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to reduce cycle time in automotive manufacturing processes.
It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a specialist level.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Review work processes | 1.1 Inefficient production processes and opportunities for reducing cycle time are identified 1.2 Total cycle time for identified processes is calculated and production time recorded 1.3 High cycle time and processes that do not value add are identified |
2. Plan and implement cycle time reduction | 2.1 Proposed changes are planned and documented 2.2 Cycle time reduction plans are approved by appropriate personnel 2.3 Implementation of new processes is supported in line with workplace procedures 2.4 Cycle times following the implementation of plans are documented |
3. Record changes in cycle times | 3.1 Cycle time changes are confirmed and recorded 3.2 Information concerning endorsed changes is communicated to team members 3.3 Validation of the new processes is supported according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Skills | Description |
Reading skills to: | interpret cycle time processes and production documents. |
Writing skills to: | legibly enter information into cycle time documents complete production sheets complete cycle time plan. |
Oral communication skills to: | refer workplace cycle time issues to team leader and supervisor speak clearly and directly when presenting continual improvement ideas and solutions to problems. |
Problem-solving skills to: | determine required workplace quality standards and continual improvement opportunities. |
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. | |
Production processes must include: | documentation and record-keeping activities supply processes work area set-up time. |
Reducing cycle time | inspection time process time queue time storage time. |
Sectors
Management, Leadership and Supervision - Manufacture
Competency Field
Passenger Motor Vehicle