Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 1:08 PM AWST
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Manage innovation and continuous improvement
Manage innovation and continuous improvement
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSTR601
BSBSTR601
State Code
OCE21
OCE21
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to sustain and develop an environment in which continuous improvement, innovation and learning are promoted and rewarded.The unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibilities who aim to build a better and more effective work environment. Continuous improvement and innovation have links with the model of the learning organisation and people working at this level play an important role in building the culture, values and attitudes of the organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish ways of working within team
- 1.1 Identify relevant team members and communicate ways of working objectives, expectations and desired outcomes
- 1.2 Identify and establish strategies to monitor and evaluate performance and sustainability of key systems and processes
- 1.3 Consult and seek advice from stakeholders, to identify opportunities for improvement
- 1.4 Communicate with and mentor team members on ways of working that contribute to continuous improvement
- 1.5 Communicate with and coach team members how they can be innovative
2. Identify improvements
- 2.1 Analyse performance reports and variance from organisational plans within workplace
- 2.2 Identify and analyse changing trends and opportunities relevant to the workplace
- 2.3 Collect data and analyse areas for improvement in supply chains, and operational and service systems
- 2.4 Conduct a gap analysis of supply chains, and operational and service systems and identify improvement needs and opportunities
- 2.5 Communicate with and agree on team members identified improvement needs and opportunities
- 2.6 Identify learning opportunities for team members
3. Implement innovative processes
- 3.1 Confirm objectives, timeframes, measures and communication plans are in place to manage implementation
- 3.2 Address the impact of change and consequences for people and implement transition plans
- 3.3 Implement contingency plans in the event of non-performance
- 3.4 Follow up failure by investigation and analysis of causes and manage emerging challenges and opportunities
- 3.5 Confirm that learnings from activities are captured and managed using relevant knowledge management system
4. Develop workplace culture and tools for continuous improvement, innovation and learning
- 4.1 Evaluate continuous improvement systems and processes and innovation on a regular basis
- 4.2 Identify and communicate with stakeholders costs and benefits of innovations and improvements
- 4.3 Establish rewards for continuous improvement, innovation and learning
- 4.4 Seek and respond to feedback from relevant stakeholders’ systems and processes for continuous improvement, innovation and learning
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUK34 | BSBMGT619 | Identify and implement business innovation | Unit of competency |
| AUH42 | BSBMGT608 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Unit of competency |