Improve cost factors in 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 MSS403030A, 'Improve cost factors in work practices'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Improve cost factors in work practices' 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

1

Analyse cost components of work area or team function

1.1

Identify cost components in the product or process

1.2

Identify costs factors under control of area or employees in the team

1.3

Identify causes of variability in costs

1.4

Analyse impact of costs on production or process activities undertaken

2

Improve cost-efficiency of processes and procedures

2.1

Identify methods of improving productivity and/or reducing costs within area or team’s responsibility

2.2

Determine cost/benefit ratio of alternative methods of improving productivity and/or reducing costs

2.3

Consult with all relevant stakeholders regarding possible changes

2.4

Recommend changes which will increase productivity and reduce cost and variability

2.5

Implement recommended changes in consultation with relevant stakeholders


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSS403030A appears in the following qualifications:

  • SFI40511 - Certificate IV in Seafood Processing
  • LMT40107 - Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
  • LMT40207 - Certificate IV in Cotton Ginning
  • LMT40307 - Certificate IV in Clothing Production
  • LMT30107 - Certificate III in Textile Production
  • LMT40407 - Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear
  • LMT50407 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management
  • LMT40810 - Certificate IV in Laundry Operations and Supervision
  • LMT30707 - Certificate III in Footwear Production
  • LMT31210 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
  • FDF41012 - Certificate IV in Flour Milling
  • MSS50312 - Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
  • MSS30312 - Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
  • MSS60312 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
  • MSS40312 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
  • AUR40712 - Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
  • PMA40113 - Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
  • AUM40113 - Certificate IV in Automotive Manufacturing
  • DEF32115 - Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Manufacture
  • AUR40716 - Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
  • MSM40116 - Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing
  • PMA40116 - Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
  • PMA60116 - Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology