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Manage 5S system in an organisation

Manage 5S system in an organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS405040
State Code
BAJ85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for the overall management of the 5S system in an organisation.This unit applies to an individual who is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and continuous improvement of the 5S system in an organisation. This may be for an initial introduction of, or for the ongoing implementation and continuous improvement resulting from, 5S. This unit requires the application of skills associated with problem solving, planning, communication and teamwork.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Organise an appropriate environment for 5S
  • 1.1 Ensure managers and other key stakeholders support and understand 5S.
  • 1.2 Arrange for team leaders to develop/maintain skills required for 5S.
  • 1.3 Ensure team leaders are developing/maintaining skills required in their team members.
  • 1.4 Ensure procedures and work practices reflect 5S needs and regulatory requirements.
  • 1.5 Practise 5S in own work.
  • 1.6 Eliminate roadblocks to 5S.
2 Audit 5S implementation
  • 2.1 Undertake spot checks of compliance.
  • 2.2 Review workplace and records for indicators of compliance/non-compliance.
  • 2.3 Encourage all levels of the workforce to routinely suggest areas for improvement.
  • 2.4 Discuss 5S routinely with team leaders to seek ideas for implementation of improvement suggestions and encourage identification of non-conformance.
3 Improve 5S
  • 3.1 Negotiate solutions to non-conformances.
  • 3.2 Implement agreed solutions.
  • 3.3 Work with team leaders to develop opportunities for improvements.
  • 3.4 Provide necessary resources for improvements.
  • 3.5 Ensure procedures and practices change to reflect improvements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD566 MSS405040A Manage 5S system in an organisation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEQ56 MSS405042 Manage 5S system in an organisation Unit of competency