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Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development

Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM22017
State Code
OEU46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of engineering-related continuous improvement, change and technical development within organisations. It does not cover design or implementation of major change, including re-engineering or design and commissioning of new major plant. It is suitable for people working in engineering or related environments in design, maintenance or operational functions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate project or operation for improvement and technical development opportunities
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Select project or operation for review in conjunction with stakeholders
  • 1.3 Determine current performance against objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • 1.4 Establish and monitor processes to identify shortfalls in performance, root causes and opportunities for performance and technical improvements
  • 1.5 Evaluate hardware and software technology requirements for performance improvement opportunities
  • 1.6 Evaluate personnel skill requirements and training needs for performance improvement opportunities
  • 1.7 Confirm current or future work health and safety (WHS) requirements, codes of practice, regulations, standards and regulatory requirements related to possible opportunities for performance improvement
2. Develop recommendations for performance improvement and technical development
  • 2.1 Coordinate the specification of options for performance improvement including required technology changes, skills development needs, timelines, budget and extent of disruption to current operations
  • 2.2 Coordinate feasibility analyses on options and develop proposals based on outcomes
  • 2.3 Prepare report and recommendations including objectives, implementation schedule, budget and any required regulatory compliance measures
  • 2.4 Communicate and negotiate with stakeholders to confirm recommendations for change and technological developments
3. Coordinate implementation of approved changes
  • 3.1 Develop implementation objectives, plan, schedule and budgets for approved changes
  • 3.2 Monitor implementation of objectives by priority, strategy and schedule
  • 3.3 Coordinate change management, process redesign and introduction of technology in accordance with plan
  • 3.4 Manage physical and financial resources and budget within delegation
  • 3.5 Monitor change and technological development for compliance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.6 Provide input to risk management procedures that is based on completed evaluation and planning
4. Report outcomes
  • 4.1 Record progress and results in accordance with procedures
  • 4.2 Provide documentation, data entry and analysis according to project or operation requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE915 MEM22017A Coordinate continuous improvement and technical development Unit of competency