LMFFT5006B
Plan production

This unit covers the competency to plan and document the overall requirements of production in a furnishing enterprise.

Prerequisites

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Establish production requirements

1.1. Data from the sales/market forecast is interpreted for inclusion in the production plan

1.2. Specifications and supporting data are analysed

1.3. Projected requirements regarding product quantity, quality, raw materials and performance characteristics are established

1.4. Production capacity of machines and personnel is determined and/or confirmed

1.5. Resources required, including raw materials supply requirements for the production line, are identified

2. Prepare production plan

2.1. Information and details to include in the production plan are assembled and confirmed, where necessary

2.2. Inefficiencies and constraints are considered and potential improvements or variations to the plan are identified, where applicable

2.3. Production plan is prepared in accordance with enterprise procedures

3. Monitor and coordinate variations to plan

3.1. Production plan is monitored to ensure efficient and effective production performance and any variations required are identified

3.2. Plans are modified, where necessary, to reflect out of stock and overstock situations, machine and human resource requirements or variations

3.3. Implementation of plan variations is coordinated to ensure compliance with instructions/specifications

4. Maintain records

4.1. Production planning records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

research, collect, organise and understand information related to the production planning, including the relevant technical, regulatory, cultural, environmental and safety requirements

communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of the requirements, coordination of work with managers, supervisors, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities, including the planning and scheduling of equipment, systems and materials to avoid any backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and foster the team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete production computations and establish a statistical base for monitoring operational efficiency, and estimate material requirements

create and apply systematic problem solving techniques to anticipate production planning problems, avoid re-working and avoid wastage

use the workplace technology related to production planning, including machinery, tools and equipment, calculators, measuring devices and computing/computer-aided systems

Required knowledge

production processes, products, machines, planning and forecasting software

work and workplace organisation systems

suppliers, their capabilities and customer requirements

safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities

workplace procedures and reporting/recording processes

relevant regulatory requirements and codes of practice

Evidence Required

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.

Critical aspects of evidence

Interpret/analyse data for production planning

Apply workplace health and safety policies in production operations

For a significant production requirement:

establish and confirm the production requirements

prepare the production plan

monitor and coordinate variations to the plan

maintain records

Work effectively with others

Resource implications

Access to real or appropriately simulated production planning situations in a furnishing enterprise context

This includes real or simulated work areas, materials, equipment, and information on work specifications, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, organisation procedures and customer requirements.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and/or samples of work and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant equipment, simulated work instructions and deadlines.


Range Statement

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.

Unit scope

Work involves planning of production in a furnishing enterprise

The competency will relate to the interface between sales/marketing, purchasing and production areas and may involve dealing with the unpredictability of variables, such as sales, raw materials, machinery availability, operator availability and quality variations

Production operations may include: repetitive production runs, short runs, quick changes, indent orders, stock replenishment

Unit context

OHS requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes and safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, authorised handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual, analytical and organisational ability, judgement and problem solving skills

Unit context

Work may be conducted in a large-scale production or small business situation in one of the following sectors:

cabinet making

wood machining

furniture polishing

glass and glazing

soft furnishing

upholstery

bed and mattress making

floor covering and finishing

picture framing and musical instruments

Production planning may include the establishment of an overall plan for manufacture/product delivery in conjunction with marketing/merchandising area

The competency is applied under limited guidance in line with a broad plan, budget or strategy

Workplace organisation systems may include:

just in time

quick response

quality systems

team processes and benchmarking

Machinery/equipment

Machinery/equipment will be that required for the particular sector operations

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Enterprise business plan

Production procedures/flows

Previous production plans

Production and planning policies and other documentation

Machine/equipment manufacturer specifications and instructions

Organisation work orders

Job procedures

Work instructions

Legislation/regulations/national and industry codes and practices relevant to the production environment and processes


Sectors

Unit sector

Furnishing Technology


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.