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Mistake proof an operational process

Mistake proof an operational process

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS403051
State Code
BAK16
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
50
Description
This unit of competency applies to an individual who needs to analyse a process that a team is responsible for and determine methods of mistake proofing it (e.g. ensuring it only produces product within an acceptable range or error-free transport and storage). The person will typically be a technical expert, team leader or be in a role where they have sufficient technical understanding of processes in their own work and that of others to be able to mistake proof the production process in their area. After improvement activities have been undertaken these improvements need to be sustained.This unit requires the application of skills associated with information gathering and analysis. Initiative, enterprise and problem solving are also required to identify mistakes and determine strategies for eliminating them. This unit also requires communication and teamwork skills to ensure mistake proofing strategies are implemented and self-management and learning skills to continually reflect on and integrate feedback about the effectiveness of strategies.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Analyse process
  • 1.1 Identify sources of variability/non-conformance in the process.
  • 1.2 Identify critical control points in process.
  • 1.3 Analyse causes of variability/non-conformance.
2 Develop preventative techniques/systems
  • 2.1 Liaise with team members and other people to develop mistake proof options for performing operation.
  • 2.2 Test and validate mistake proofing options.
3 Implement permanent fix
  • 3.1 Liaise with relevant people to have systems/procedures changed to implement solution.
  • 3.2 Liaise with relevant people to implement the solution.
  • 3.3 Liaise with relevant people to ensure self and others in the team or work area have an appropriate skills set.
  • 3.4 Follow through to ensure implementation occurs.
4 Monitor implementation
  • 4.1 Critically observe the implementation.
  • 4.2 Compare the results of the implementation against the expected outcomes.
  • 4.3 Modify solution to improve outcomes.
  • 4.4 Ensure procedures reflect change.
  • 4.5 Ensure training/assessment reflects change.
  • 4.6 Audit change at agreed period/cycle.
  • 4.7 Take action on any observed deviation.
5 Seek improvements
  • 5.1 Observe changes.
  • 5.2 Analyse process again, if required, to ensure improvements are sustained.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD535 MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF26 MSS403087 Mistake proof an operational process Unit of competency