Elements and Performance Criteria

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.


where:

availability takes into account losses due to breakdown, set up and adjustments

performance takes into account losses due to minor stoppages, reduced speed and idling

quality rate takes into account losses due to rejects, re-works and start up waste.

Some industry sectors have highly adapted forms of FMEA and may practice traditional FMEA in say their routine maintenance while using another technique (such as HAZOP) for design and modification.


Tools selected will vary with the selected strategy and techniques. Tools should be compatible with the strategy and techniques chosen.

This unit does not cover the use of selected tools.

Tools may include root cause analysis, condition monitoring, maintenance/breakdown history, manufacturer's recommendations

Overview of assessment requirements
The person will be able to select appropriate strategies, techniques and tools and adapt them to the organisations needs. They will also be able to apply the strategies to new areas and improve their operation in existing areas.

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to an organisation using, or about to use, predictive maintenance strategies.

In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment will need to occur in an organisation using, or about to use, a predictive maintenance strategy or a case study or project.

Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
This unit may be assessed concurrently with other relevant maintenance units and technical units related to the techniques and tools.
This unit is related to:
which cover different aspects/levels of this area.

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?
If evidence is provided from the initial introduction of a predictive maintenance strategy or a significant maintenance strategy, then one development and implementation may provide sufficient evidence. Where evidence is from the ongoing improvements of an existing strategy, then it will be needed from a range of activities to provide sufficient evidence.