Qualification Outline
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Graduate Certificate In Competitive Systems and Practices
Graduate Certificate In Competitive Systems and Practices
MSS80322
BIR8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to managers, leaders, technical experts or others who exercise strategic, leadership and/or change management roles across an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices.
This qualification provides targeted, specialised skills and knowledge in competitive systems and practices with an emphasis on leadership, alignment of organisational strategy and values with competitive systems and practices, developing organisational culture and systems and value chain liaison.
‘Competitive Systems and Practices’ is not an approach or system in its own right. It is a broad collective term intended to encompass the flexible application of various tools, techniques, systems and approaches that have synergies around continuous improvement, efficiency, business improvement or similar goals.Examples include Lean, Agile, Kaizen and Six Sigma.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = four (4)- four (4) elective units, as specified below:
- at least two (2) units from Group A
- the balance of two (2) units may be selected as follows:
- up to two (2) units from Groups A and/or B
- up to one (1) unit from any endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course at Graduate Certificate level or above.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Note: Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units on training.gov.au (TGA) for details.
1. Group A Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEQ61 | MSS407025 | Build internal relationships to support competitive systems and practices | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ47 | MSS408013 | Develop best practice model for future state operations | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ11 | MSS408011 | Develop knowledge systems and learning processes for an organisation | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ07 | MSS408012 | Develop problem solving capability of an organisation | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ01 | MSS408015 | Develop the competitive systems and practices approach | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OER55 | MSS408016 | Develop the value stream | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ03 | MSS408014 | Establish systemic supports for competitive systems and practices | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ68 | MSS407024 | Prepare for and implement change | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ57 | MSS407033 | Qualitatively review and improve process changes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEQ59 | MSS407031 | Review continuous improvement processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Group B Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEQ00 | MSS405027 | Facilitate a competitive systems and practice culture in an organisation | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OER04 | MSS405078 | Lead and manage people within competitive systems and practices | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCE16 | BSBSTR802 | Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation | 90 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCV2 | MSS80316 | Graduate Certificate In Competitive Systems and Practices | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entrants to the MSS80322 Graduate Certificate in Competitive Systems and Practices are required to have one or more of the following:
Certificate IV or higher qualification in competitive systems and practices, management, technical or related discipline
experience in competitive systems and practices at the supervisor, manager or technical specialist level or above
experience in leadership and management.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships