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Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise

Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN3004
State Code
BAV93
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to supervise operations within a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) enterprise.The unit of competency applies to a supervisory role within a TCF enterprise. This role requires extensive knowledge and experience in working with machines, equipment, materials and processes associated with the TCF operations.This unit of competency is applicable to all sectors of the TCF industry.Work may be self-directed and unsupervised.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. It may involve the supervision of a section of an enterprise, other personnel and/or technical processes.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 scope of supervisory responsibility
  • 2.1 Identify machine operations, staff, resources and operation processes within work area
  • 2.2 Determine production targets and identify maintenance requirements
  • 2.3 Identify scope and limitations of supervisory role
  • 2.4 Identify responsibilities to coordinate orientation activities for new staff and visitors
3 Provide technical support to operators
  • 3.1 Identify operator roles and allocate personnel
  • 3.2 Monitor operator productivity and ability to conduct work effectively and safely
  • 3.3 Identify training needs and communicate with appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Address technical problems raised by operators regarding machinery, product quality and operational safety
  • 3.5 Provide technical support to operators
4 Supervise team activity
  • 4.1 Establish production standards with team members and monitor WHS compliance and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Monitor and address work allocation requirements in order to maintain optimum production efficiency
  • 4.3 Use effective communication skills to communicate targets and procedures to appropriate personnel
  • 4.4 Monitor and support team communications and relationships
  • 4.5 Monitor and address movement of materials through operations and production output against targets, as necessary
5 Maintain communication
  • 5.1 Liaise with downstream and upstream areas to ensure quality and efficiency of operations as required
  • 5.2 Keep management informed of progress and any issues which may affect operation outcomes
  • 5.3 Maintain ongoing liaison with management to guide operation targets
  • 5.4 Consult with maintenance staff and management to identify opportunities to minimise down time
6 Complete workplace documentation
  • 6.1 Identify documentation procedures for each step of operations
  • 6.2 Monitor compliance with documentation requirements
  • 6.3 Complete enterprise documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7320 LMTGN3009B Supervise operations in a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise Unit of competency
W7317 LMTGN3006B Take responsibility for visitors and new employees Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBL72 MSTGN3015 Supervise operations in a TCF enterprise Unit of competency