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Research and evaluate processes and products

Research and evaluate processes and products

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN6003
State Code
BAV65
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030101 - Manufacturing Engineering
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to research and evaluate processes and products in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) enterprise.The unit of competency applies to researching and evaluating new processes and products to inform business opportunities. This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the TCF industry.Work is performed under limited guidance in line with a broad plan or strategy. Significant judgement is required in planning, design, technical or supervisory activities related to products or processes. Work responsibilities will vary in scope according to size of the workplace, range of products, specialisation in the workplace and workplace quality standards.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Identify global and domestic trends
  • 2.1 Research and forecast global and domestic trends in relation to identified processes and products
  • 2.2 Investigate developments in technology and digital capabilities to ensure all possibilities are considered
  • 2.3 Identify implications of global and domestic trends on local industry
3 Determine manufacturing capabilities or implications
  • 3.1 Identify manufacturing capabilities for identified products and/or process in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Consider issues, such as human resources, materials, financial restraints, equipment capabilities, timelines, efficiency, workplace procedures and WHS practices
  • 3.3 Interpret specifications and establish availability of resources
  • 3.4 Determine options or requirements for external resources to undertake parts of work when defining production capabilities
4 Contribute to strategic planning
  • 4.1 Clarify planning parameters, in consultation with production development, sales and marketing team, management and client, where required
  • 4.2 Establish, analyse and interpret procedures, where required
  • 4.3 Develop a strategy plan and critical path plan, when necessary
  • 4.4 Identify and consider resources required and constraints when formulating strategic plan for new products or processes
5 Prepare reports and presentations
  • 5.1 Identify and compile relevant information
  • 5.2 Check data for accuracy and relevance, when required
  • 5.3 Prepare reports and presentations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7347 LMTGN6003B Research and evaluate processes and products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEY75 MSTGN6009 Research and evaluate processes and products Unit of competency