Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to identify opportunities to improve workplace productivity.
It applies to those working in an automotive workplace and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a production worker 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. Determine work area productivity | 1.1 Work area process goals, job specifications and workplace requirements are identified and confirmed 1.2 Work area processes are monitored for efficiency and effectiveness using available workplace resources |
2. Identify productivity improvement opportunities | 2.1 Work area processes are analysed for problems, and areas for improvement are identified 2.2 Appropriate quality tools and techniques for identifying causes of problems and areas for improvement are used 2.3 Draft recommendations for improvement are developed |
3. Communicate productivity improvement ideas | 3.1 Draft recommendations for improvement are presented and discussed with others in a team 3.2 Recommendations are finalised and documented according to workplace procedures 3.3 Final recommendations are suggested to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Skills | Description |
Learning skills to: | research ideas to improve workplace productivity. |
Reading skills to: | identify work instructions and workplace procedures read workplace productivity improvement forms. |
Oral communication skills to: | expand knowledge of workplace systems and processes through discussion with co-workers communicate recommendations for improvements with appropriate personnel. |
Numeracy skills to: | understand basic numerical information embedded in work area process goals and job specifications. |
Problem-solving skills to: | identify areas for improvement after analysing the work area. |
Teamwork skills to: | involve co-workers in team discussions to achieve positive work outcomes. |
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. | |
Resources must include: | job specifications production schedules work instructions. |
Sectors
Management, Leadership and Supervision
Competency Field
Manufacturing - Bus, Truck and Trailer