Introduce competitive manufacturing to a small or medium enterprise

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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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 MSACMS606A, 'Introduce competitive manufacturing to a small or medium enterprise'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Analyse the current manufacturing systems and processes

1.1. Review the reasons for introducing competitive manufacturing and confirm the expected benefits with relevant stakeholders

1.2. Determine any internal limiting factors which will constrain the introduction of competitive manufacturing

1.3. Determine any external limiting factors which will constrain the introduction of competitive manufacturing

1.4. Quantify expected returns from achieving the benefits of introducing competitive manufacturing

2. Develop strategic and tactical plans to introduce competitive manufacturing to the SME

2.1. Develop a strategic plan for the SME that takes into account the nature of its business and relationships with suppliers and customers

2.2. Where required, seek authority for the implementation of the strategic plan

2.3. Identify components of competitive strategy which will yield quick returns

2.4. Identify actions which will free up required resources to allow for the introduction of competitive manufacturing

2.5. Develop achievable tactical plans which are compatible with strategy

2.6. Consult with relevant stakeholders to confirm tactical plans

2.7. Prioritise plans for order of implementation

3. Implement competitive manufacturing

3.1. Implement priority tactical plan

3.2. Determine benefits from change

3.3. Use benefits from priority plan to assist in the implementation of further tactical plans

3.4. Review progress towards strategic objectives and adjust plans as appropriate in consultation with relevant stakeholders


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSACMS606A appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSA61108 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing
  • MSA81109 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing
  • MSA41108 - Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing
  • MSA51108 - Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing
  • MSA71109 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing
  • FDF50210 - Diploma of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • FDF50110 - Diploma of Food Processing
  • MEM80111 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Engineering