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Apply lean management techniques
Apply lean management techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPWMT4060A
CPPWMT4060A
State Code
WC218
WC218
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply lean management techniques to avoid or reduce waste generation. It requires the ability to identify the opportunities for production practice that eliminates expenditure of resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer, analyse those opportunities to establish criteria, and then develop an implementation program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine effectiveness of current resource management practices.
- 1.1 Management support for the development and implementation of lean management techniques is confirmed.
- 1.2 In-house lean management techniques are established.
- 1.3 All components of current waste streams are measured.
- 1.4 Waste generation rates are linked to key waste indicators or benchmarks.
- 1.5 Existing waste management site practices are assessed against legislation and codes, industry standards, best practice and organisational requirements.
- 1.6 Practices and processes are discussed with operators and other stakeholders to gain in-depth information on why waste is generated.
- 1.7 Cost analysis is conducted to identify the real cost of waste production process and waste stream.
- 1.8 Potential hazards and risks are factored into overall costs.
2 Determine strategies for lean management program.
- 2.1 Barriers to implementation are identified and effective strategies are developed to counter these.
- 2.2 Goals and targets are established for lean management program.
- 2.3 Potential resource improvement methods are identified to avoid or reduce waste generation.
- 2.4 Cleaner production opportunities are identified and ranked in regard to implementation schedules.
- 2.5 Feasibility of options is analysed.
- 2.6 Resource requirements are identified and costed.
- 2.7 Findings are recorded promptly for full review by designated authority.
3 Implement lean management program.
- 3.1 Specific tasks are allocated and implementation timetable is developed.
- 3.2 Specific implementation activities are conducted and equipment is installed.
- 3.3 Change is communicated to relevant employees and other stakeholders, in conjunction with a specific education program.
- 3.4 Implementation activities are monitored and reviewed to determine their effectiveness, and amendments are made as required.
- 3.5 Reporting mechanisms are established to provide feedback to management on progress of cleaner production initiatives.
- 3.6 Organisation lean management program is implemented in conjunction with a staff awareness program.
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Lean management techniques may include:
eliminating or reducing wastes, such as:
breakdown
conveyance
inventory
motion
over-processing
over-production
poor information
rework
unnecessary cost
unused material
fast and flexible process
lean manufacturing
lean production: more value with less work.
Waste streams may include:
chemical waste
construction and demolition
dangerous goods
green waste
hazardous substances
municipal waste
prescribed waste
putrescibles
quarantine
recyclable liquids
regulated waste
solid inert.
Measurement may include:
materials
number
proportion
percentage
sustainability of supply source
types
volume
weight.
Key waste indicators may include:
employee hours
financial issues
output units
percentage of waste per unit of product
productive hours
recovery options
recycling options
square metres occupied.
Site may include:
business premises
landfill site
local government area
workplace plant
factory
waste processing plant.
Legislation and codes may include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
policy and procedures documents
quality assurance documents
site development plans
tender and contract documents
training materials
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
Real cost of waste may include:
cost of transport and disposal
cost of product and items disposed
recovery costs
recycling costs.
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:
damage to plant, vehicle or property
harm to the environment
illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.
Hazards and risks may include:
broken glass
broken metal
compaction equipment
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belts
weather.
Resource improvement methods may include:
changes in product or process
correct application of work procedures
customer standards
energy efficiency systems
handling and storage practices
housekeeping
material specifications:
portion control
quality
product packaging
purchasing practices
quality of materials supplied
quality standards
technology improvements.
Analysis of feasibility may include:
cost-benefit analysis
employee factors:
redundancy
training
upskilling
workflow
environmental impacts
energy efficiency policies
logistical impacts
OHS issues
technical capability
time constraints.
Lean management techniques may include:
eliminating or reducing wastes, such as:
breakdown
conveyance
inventory
motion
over-processing
over-production
poor information
rework
unnecessary cost
unused material
fast and flexible process
lean manufacturing
lean production: more value with less work.
Waste streams may include:
chemical waste
construction and demolition
dangerous goods
green waste
hazardous substances
municipal waste
prescribed waste
putrescibles
quarantine
recyclable liquids
regulated waste
solid inert.
Measurement may include:
materials
number
proportion
percentage
sustainability of supply source
types
volume
weight.
Key waste indicators may include:
employee hours
financial issues
output units
percentage of waste per unit of product
productive hours
recovery options
recycling options
square metres occupied.
Site may include:
business premises
landfill site
local government area
workplace plant
factory
waste processing plant.
Legislation and codes may include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
policy and procedures documents
quality assurance documents
site development plans
tender and contract documents
training materials
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
Real cost of waste may include:
cost of transport and disposal
cost of product and items disposed
recovery costs
recycling costs.
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:
damage to plant, vehicle or property
harm to the environment
illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.
Hazards and risks may include:
broken glass
broken metal
compaction equipment
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belts
weather.
Resource improvement methods may include:
changes in product or process
correct application of work procedures
customer standards
energy efficiency systems
handling and storage practices
housekeeping
material specifications:
portion control
quality
product packaging
purchasing practices
quality of materials supplied
quality standards
technology improvements.
Analysis of feasibility may include:
cost-benefit analysis
employee factors:
redundancy
training
upskilling
workflow
environmental impacts
energy efficiency policies
logistical impacts
OHS issues
technical capability
time constraints.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in a simulated environment of applying lean management techniques.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
determine strategies for lean management techniques
apply lean management principles and techniques
incorporate OHS and impacts and drivers of waste.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
Lean management techniques must comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in lean management techniques.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPWMT3059A Plan and conduct waste assessments CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services
CPPWMT4052A Organise waste management operations
CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies
CPPWMT5058A Develop emergency response plans.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in a simulated environment of applying lean management techniques.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
determine strategies for lean management techniques
apply lean management principles and techniques
incorporate OHS and impacts and drivers of waste.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
Lean management techniques must comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in lean management techniques.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPWMT3059A Plan and conduct waste assessments CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services
CPPWMT4052A Organise waste management operations
CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies
CPPWMT5058A Develop emergency response plans.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4414 | PRMWM60A | Apply cleaner production techniques | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXI80 | CPPWMT4060 | Optimise waste management operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D769 | CPP40911 | Certificate IV in Waste Management | Qualification |