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Evaluate manufacturing processes

Evaluate manufacturing processes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM23123
State Code
OEW93
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
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to evaluate plant, facilities, services, labour and skills distribution used for manufacturing processes against defined process performance parameters. It includes the evaluation and assessment of plant layout and material flows for efficient manufacturability of product and maintainability of the plant and process.This unit applies to manufacturing processes for products, machinery, tools or components for structures. Evaluations can be required for a variety of reasons, including assessing impact of proposals for new products or investigating potential change in processes to meet regulatory, sustainability or efficiency requirements. These evaluations are based on lean systems and techniques. Where more in-depth training in lean systems and techniques is required, relevant competitive systems and practices units from the MSS Sustainability Training Package should be selected.The unit is suitable for people working as supervisors, technicians and design draftspersons, and for those pursuing manufacturing, engineering or related technical qualifications and careers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine scope of manufacturing processes
  • 1.1 Identify manufacturing context and processes
  • 1.2 Identify features and functions of plant, facilities, services, labour and skill distribution used in manufacturing processes
  • 1.3 Identify stakeholders to be consulted as part of the evaluation
  • 1.4 Confirm work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, risk assessment and registration requirements for manufacturing plant
  • 1.5 Investigate sustainability implications of manufacturing processes
  • 1.6 Identify sources of professional and technical assistance
2. Evaluate manufacturing processes
  • 2.1 Identify manufacturing principles and techniques required to evaluate and optimise the processes
  • 2.2 Identify appropriate analysis techniques, software and software validation techniques
  • 2.3 Evaluate and assess facilities, services, plant and tooling in relation to product manufacturability and maintainability
  • 2.4 Evaluate and assess process layout, use of automation and process control using lean systems and techniques
  • 2.5 Evaluate and assess materials, product flow and transfer operations, buffer and emergency stocks, warehousing, stores and logistics using lean systems and techniques
  • 2.6 Evaluate WHS and regulatory compliance and risk management practices of manufacturing processes and maintenance procedures
  • 2.7 Evaluate processes for sustainability
  • 2.8 Evaluate process compatibility with maintenance management system
  • 2.9 Evaluate labour requirements and skills distribution
  • 2.10 Evaluate process information flows for control and process improvement
3. Report results
  • 3.1 Review results of evaluation and assessment with stakeholders
  • 3.2 Provide recommendations for improvements based on evaluation
  • 3.3 Provide reports and documentation including layouts, programs and flow charts
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE938 MEM23123A Evaluate manufacturing processes Unit of competency