Implement continuous improvements based on standardised work practices

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 MSS402052A, 'Implement continuous improvements based on standardised work practices'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Identify standardised procedures applicable to work

1.1

Identify current operation and tasks in own work

1.2

Check each operation and task to ensure it is required to meet customer need

1.3

Select relevant procedures applicable to operations and tasks to meet customer, regulatory and other required needs

1.4

Obtain takt time required for each selected operational step and task and compare with available time

1.5

Incorporate takt time and selected operational step and task in daily work plan, as appropriate

1.6

Take appropriate action when time to complete operational steps and tasks exceeds takt time

1.7

Liaise with relevant people regarding need to undertake any operations and tasks not directly related to customer benefit

2

Follow standardised practices

2.1

Complete own required operations following standardised procedures and practices

2.2

Note factors preventing the full application of standardised procedures and practices

2.3

Identify variability in actual processes and products

2.4

Identify waste which arises from following standard procedures and practices

3

Make improvements

3.1

Suggest possible improvements for identified problems in accordance with continuous improvement procedures

3.2

Check suggested improvement in accordance with continuous improvement procedures

3.3

Examine outcome of checking process and standardise improvement, if appropriate


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSS402052A appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSS20312 - Certificate II in Competitive Systems and Practices
  • MSS30312 - Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices