Unit of competency Outline
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Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
Unit of competency
National Code
MSACMT661A
MSACMT661A
State Code
W9026
W9026
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/06/2011
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
30/06/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and skills required to determine what information is needed to support decision making in a competitive manufacturing environment and then to set about establishing required information collection systems. This would usually be done as part of a team and would require consultation with all key stakeholders.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse decision to be made
- 1.1. Identify person/s to be included in the analysis process1.2. Determine the consequences of the decision in liaison with relevant people1.3. Determine the variables which can be controlled1.4. Determine the variables which cannot be controlled1.5. Determine the consequences of a change in these variables in liaison with affected person/s
2. Define the factors which cause the variables to change
- 2.1. Identify factors which are able to be controlled2.2. Identify factors which are not able to be controlled2.3. Identify means of measuring these factors, or indicators for the values of these factors2.4. Compile a list of measurements/indicators required.2.5. Communicate with team members and involve them in development of factors and changes to ensure awareness and facilitate learning
3. Develop data collection protocols
- 3.1. Determine methods of making measurements3.2. Determine methods of quantifying indicators3.3. Determine the benefit/cost of automated (or other) collection of this data
4. Develop systems to produce required information
- 4.1. Identify user of information and their needs and abilities4.2. Determine data processing needs to produce required information4.3. Determine information distribution channels4.4. Determine skill development need for recipients of information4.5. Implement systems to produce information4.6. Monitor implementation and make adjustments as required
This unit is focused more on those decisions which are non-routine and so need specific collection of data, or for those decisions which are routine, the establishment of a routine data collection protocol to allow for the decisions to be made based on appropriate, reliable data.
Competitive manufacturing is used to describe the range of systemic manufacturing practice concepts and approaches. It covers but is not limited to:
lean manufacturing
agile manufacturing
preventative and predictive maintenance approaches
monitoring and data gathering systems such as Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), and proprietary systems such as SAP
statistical process control systems, including six sigma and three sigma
Just in Time (JIT), kanban and other pull related manufacturing control systems
supply, value, and demand chain monitoring and analysis
other continuous improvement systems.
Competitive manufacturing should be interpreted so as to take into account the stage of implementation of competitive manufacturing approaches, the enterprise's size and work organisation, culture, regulatory environment and manufacturing sector.
This unit potentially applies to all organisations that are pursuing competitive manufacturing.
A decision can be a change, improvement, new/altered process or system which requires data in order to monitor it or where data is required to make a decision regarding the selection of alternatives.
Overview of assessment requirements
The person will be able to determine information and data requirements for any activity, and, in liaison with others, implement the collection of the data and distribution of the information.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to an organisation which makes conscious decisions about its information needs.
In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment will need to occur in an organisation which makes conscious decisions about its information needs.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
There are no related units. Concurrent assessment may be undertaken with appropriate units.
What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Where evidence is provided from ongoing changes to the information requirements, then a range of changes will be needed to provide sufficient evidence. Where evidence is provided from a complex information requirements project, then a single project may provide sufficient evidence.
The person will be able to determine information and data requirements for any activity, and, in liaison with others, implement the collection of the data and distribution of the information.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to an organisation which makes conscious decisions about its information needs.
In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment will need to occur in an organisation which makes conscious decisions about its information needs.
Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
There are no related units. Concurrent assessment may be undertaken with appropriate units.
What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.
What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Where evidence is provided from ongoing changes to the information requirements, then a range of changes will be needed to provide sufficient evidence. Where evidence is provided from a complex information requirements project, then a single project may provide sufficient evidence.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2601 | MCMT661A | Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD572 | MSS405061A | Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W527 | MSA51108 | Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing | Qualification |
| W529 | MSA61108 | Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing | Qualification |
| D552 | MSS50111 | Diploma of Sustainable Operations | Qualification |