This unit focuses on the systems analysis and design and requires the individual to develop and plan for new or modified operations.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify production requirements

1.1. Overall production schedule is examined to identify production requirements

1.2. Material requirements are identified according to production requirements

1.3. Current processes are identified in consultation with other staff

2. Review customer order specifications

2.1. Customer order specifications are obtained and examined

2.2. Supporting production data is examined

2.3. The production process to be used is determined based on information supplied in production plan

3. Determine process operations

3.1. Existing process operations are reviewed in consultation with management

3.2. Existing problems are clarified with team and customers

3.3. Work operations required are identified in consultation with team

3.4. Suitable machinery or equipment is identified in consultation with team

3.5. Cost and duration are estimated against production estimates

3.6. Recommendations on possible solutions are made and documented

4. Determine production sequence

4.1. Steps required for the process are identified

4.2. Material and equipment requirement lists are prepared and documented

4.3. Quality assurance steps and specifications are identified

4.4. Process steps are documented and clearly represented

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by liaising with production workers and customers to identify needs and limitations

collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing data about machine capabilities, production processes and customer needs and using them in the planning process

planning and organising activities by modelling and trialling different process operations

teamwork when working with staff to review existing process operations

mathematical ideas and techniques by completing a cost benefit analysis of the production process and making projections for different options

problem-solving skills by considering options for modifying operational processes and choosing the most efficient

use of technology by using planning and project management software

Required knowledge

necessity to implement change

changes to existing production areas that will have to be made

integrating the operation into existing organisational processes

materials that are required in addition to existing ones

alternatives to the chosen process

process choice

review that was conducted to assess the process to suit customer requirements

need for new customers to be sought

seeking customers

production plan information that will aid in determining the process

impact that will the process have on existing operations

integrating training into existing process operations

process to eliminate existing production problems

utilising existing machinery or equipment

space that will the equipment occupy in the production area

special provisions that will be necessary to accommodate the equipment

expected production life of this equipment

technology that could see this equipment outdated

production factors that were established from tests and trials

estimating cost savings

estimated total cost savings per annum

positive conclusions that can be drawn from the tests and trials

negative conclusions that can be drawn from the tests and trials

authority to approve the operational process

identified steps for the process

process that have any effect on existing quality assurance steps

new materials that will need to be supplied

importance of documenting the steps of the process

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

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

Evidence of the ability to:

effective planning or modification of production processes

demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources

produce a portfolio that includes paperwork showing planning of operational processes in any ONE of pre-press, printing, screen printing, converting, binding and finishing, corrugating or laminating, according to the listed Performance Criteria

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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.

Range of processes may include:

applies to the development of new processes or the modification of existing processes based on known and documented changes to process technology or product. Applies to a part of the overall production process.

Enterprise procedures may include:

carried out according to established organisational practices and processes and following instructions as to approach. Plan is developed according to accepted organisation practice and procedures

work for the process element is planned over the specified time frame taking into account resources required and available

process plan establishes detailed steps required and milestones against which progress can be checked.

Unit sector

Support

This unit contains employability skills.