Plan operational processes

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICPSU352C, 'Plan operational processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan operational processes' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICPSU352C appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICP30810 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags)
  • ICP30710 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)
  • ICP30812 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags)
  • ICP40510 - Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House)
  • ICP30610 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)
  • ICP31012 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House)
  • ICP31010 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House)
  • ICP30712 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)
  • ICP30612 - Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing)