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Sustain process improvements

Sustain process improvements

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS402004
State Code
OEQ33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prevent improvements in own work from slipping back to former or other less efficient practices. This unit applies to an individual who is required to monitor improvements and identify areas that require corrective action; and to act on these according to their job role and level of responsibility. This unit applies to any organisation that is implementing competitive systems and practices.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Examine previous improvements
  • 1.1 Identify impact of previous process improvements to equipment, operations, services or products in own work area
  • 1.2 Identify improvements where objectives have not been met
2. Implement corrective actions
  • 2.1 Identify corrective actions that can be taken by self on process improvements that have not met objectives
  • 2.2 Obtain any approvals required to take corrective actions
  • 2.3 Seek assistance with any skills or other support needed to identify and/or adopt improved processes
  • 2.4 Adopt improved processes
3. Check changes
  • 3.1 Identify improvements expected from improved processes
  • 3.2 Identify methods of observing and measuring expected improvements in own work area
  • 3.3 Check if expected improvements are occurring and report problems in accordance with procedures
4. Sustain improvements
  • 4.1 Identify possible further improvement and/or mistake-proofing to sustain improved processes
  • 4.2 Discuss improvement ideas with peers and supervisors to confirm or amend improvements
  • 4.3 Take action to implement improvements in accordance with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAK54 MSS402002 Sustain process improvements Unit of competency