ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine infrastructure requirements

1.1. Information regarding the characteristics of the products and their respective market requirements is accessed.

1.2. Characteristics of the land under production and the production processes to be used are confirmed from colleagues and other planning processes.

1.3. Historical data, including recent data, from organisational records is identified and accessed for input to infrastructure planning processes.

1.4. Information regarding other organisational planning processes and potential for improvements or innovations, is collected and used to inform the infrastructure planning process.

1.5. Requirements of the organisation are taken into consideration during analysis.

1.6. All available information is analysed, and the infrastructure required to efficiently achieve the targeted production requirements are identified and compared with those existing and available in the organisation.

1.7. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards identified, risks assessed and suitable controls are incorporated into the planning process.

1.8. Replacements, purchases and sales of plant and vehicles are planned and budgeted for according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.9. Details regarding infrastructure requirements are used as input to other organisational planning processes.

2. Obtain, prepare or build infrastructure

2.1. Solutions to bridging the gaps between required and existing infrastructure are identified.

2.2. Preferred solution to filling gaps in required infrastructure is determined from a cost benefit analysis.

2.3. Negotiations are undertaken to obtain infrastructure or componentry at the best rate for the organisation.

2.4. Preparation work required for existing infrastructure is organised and undertaken as necessary.

2.5. Works required are planned and commissioned according to organisation requirements.

2.6. All alterations to infrastructure or new developments give due consideration to environmental and waste management requirements.

3. Manage infrastructure

3.1. Infrastructure maintenance programs are determined including scheduling and responsibilities.

3.2. Replacements, purchases and sales of plant and vehicles are undertaken according to plans made, and are in line with organisation policies and guidelines.

3.3. Any reallocations of land required are undertaken with the planning and consultation required by the organisation, and within all relevant guidelines and regulations.

3.4. Situations that require unplanned maintenance are managed within organisation guidelines and policy.

3.5. Checks are made to ensure that program specifications are adhered to and amendments are made where necessary.

3.6. Checks are made to ensure that all OHS requirements are adhered to, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

3.7. Checks are made to ensure that potential detrimental environmental impacts are minimised or eliminated.

4. Record and manage information

4.1. Data, observations and documentation recorded during the production cycle are analysed against the plan according to organisation guidelines.

4.2. Recommendations for future plans are prepared based on the analysis of the data.

4.3. A report is prepared that documents the plans implementation according to the organisations requirements and guidelines.

4.4. Records and documentation are created, maintained and kept as described in the infrastructure plan, the OHS requirements, and machinery and equipment management programs.

4.5. Records and documentation are completed clearly and accurately throughout production in the organisation.

4.6. The record keeping system that is used ensures that required information is available, accessible, meaningful and useful.