Unit of competency Outline
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Supervise footwear production operations
Supervise footwear production operations
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTFP3005B
LMTFP3005B
State Code
W7285
W7285
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/10/2014
Field of Education
030109 - Footwear Making
Original Release Date
20/10/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to supervise operations in a designated area within a footwear production enterprise, to ensure team operations meet production requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify scope of supervisory responsibility
- 1.1 Machine operations, staff, resources and production processes within work area are identified.
- 1.2 Scope and limitations of supervisory role are identified.
- 1.3 Production targets are identified.
2 Provide technical support to operators
- 2.1 Operator roles and allocation of personnel are identified.
- 2.2 Operator productivity is monitored.
- 2.3 Training needs are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel.
- 2.4 Technical problems raised by operators regarding machinery, product quality and operational safety are addressed.
- 2.5 Technical support in skills and knowledge associated with production of footwear products is provided to operators.
3 Lead team activity
- 3.1 Production standards are communicated to team members.
- 3.2 Work allocation requirements are monitored and addressed in order to maintain optimum production efficiency.
- 3.3 Targets and procedures are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner.
- 3.4 Team communications and relations are monitored and supported.
- 3.5 Team compliance with OHS practices and workplace practices is monitored.
- 3.6 Production output is monitored against targets and addressed as necessary.
4 Liaise with downstream and upstream production areas and management
- 4.1 Liaison with downstream and upstream production areas is maintained to ensure quality and efficiency of production.
- 4.2 Management is kept informed of progress and any issues that may affect production outcomes.
- 4.3 Ongoing liaison is maintained with management to guide production supervision.
5 Ensure workplace documentation
- 5.1 Documentation procedures are identified for each step of production process.
- 5.2 Compliance with documentation requirements is monitored.
- 5.3 Movement of materials through production process is monitored to assess progress.
- 5.4 Production documentation is completed.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Production processes may include:
machines and equipment used in the various sectors of the footwear production industry including:
moulding
sewing machines
cutting machines
robots
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
Addressed as necessary may include
communicating requirements to operators
providing coaching or other relevant support
referring to appropriate personnel
allocating appropriate staff or resources
implementing disciplinary procedures
problem solving team or technology issues
Issues which may affect production outcomes may relate to
staffing
machinery
materials
schedules
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Production processes may include:
machines and equipment used in the various sectors of the footwear production industry including:
moulding
sewing machines
cutting machines
robots
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
Addressed as necessary may include
communicating requirements to operators
providing coaching or other relevant support
referring to appropriate personnel
allocating appropriate staff or resources
implementing disciplinary procedures
problem solving team or technology issues
Issues which may affect production outcomes may relate to
staffing
machinery
materials
schedules
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
lead machine operations, staff and production processes
communicate with other employees and management
implement appropriate ways of correcting non-compliance and inefficiencies
apply techniques to monitor production work
provide technical support
apply OHS practices in work operations
check production outputs against specifications
maintain accurate records
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail according to instructions
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
lead machine operations, staff and production processes
communicate with other employees and management
implement appropriate ways of correcting non-compliance and inefficiencies
apply techniques to monitor production work
provide technical support
apply OHS practices in work operations
check production outputs against specifications
maintain accurate records
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail according to instructions
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6578 | LMTFP3005A | Supervise footwear production operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAW27 | MSTFP3005 | Supervise footwear production operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W383 | LMT40407 | Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear | Qualification |
| W373 | LMT30707 | Certificate III in Footwear Production | Qualification |