ICPSUP351
Undertake basic production scheduling


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to schedule production for a small work unit.

It applies to individuals who perform a range of defined tasks relating to pre-press, printing, screen printing, converting or finishing. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

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


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify production requirements and capacities

1.1 Printing, converting and finishing production data is identified

1.2 Inventory capacities and requirements are identified

1.3 Procurement and supply requirements and constraints are identified

1.4 Production capacity for the workgroup is identified

1.5 Production constraints for the workgroup are identified

1.6 Standard times for the workgroup are identified

2. Prepare production schedule for small work unit

2.1 Scheduling is done in conjunction with overall scheduling of other units and processes

2.2 Production schedule is prepared according to production, inventory, procurements, time constraints and supply capacities and requirements

2.3 Schedule is documented according to enterprise procedures

2.4 Schedule is modified as required

3. Monitor production

3.1 Production is monitored

3.2 Any necessary changes in scheduling, and reasons for this, are reported according to enterprise procedures

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

effectively schedule production for a small unit in pre-press, printing, screen printing, converting or finishing according to enterprise procedures

produce a portfolio that documents ONE month’s scheduling activities and covers identifying production requirements and capacities, preparing a production schedule and monitoring production.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.


Evidence of Knowledge

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

Production requirements and capacities

describe the relationship between job requirements and production processes

list and describe special production requirements and possible problems that special requirements may cause

outline criteria used to determine availability of machines, materials and labour

explain work health and safety (WHS) concerns to consider when planning production

Checking stock levels

explain how stock levels are checked

identify information to obtain from outside suppliers that will allow job priorities to be established

describe the system used to select suppliers

Preparation and documentation of the production schedule

explain how to determine production workflow

identify the system used to work out job priorities

describe the purpose of documenting production workflow

explain how to communicate schedules to the workforce

Revising schedules

outline how to monitor and amend production schedules

describe the factors to consider if a production schedule is being revised.


Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Support field of work and include access to special purpose tools, equipment and materials.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

1.1-1.3

Recognises text within job specifications and follows written instructions

Writing

2.1-2.4, 3.2

Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation

Numeracy

1.2, 1.4, 1.6

Uses simple mathematical calculations and arranges numerical information sequentially

Navigate the world of work

2.3, 3.2

Takes personal responsibility for adherence to enterprise policies procedures and standards

Get the work done

1.1-1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

Takes responsibility for planning, organising and implementing tasks to achieve required outcomes, taking a range of factors into consideration

Monitors outcomes of plans to inform decisions about possible changes


Sectors

Support