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Use planning software systems in operations

Use planning software systems in operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS402083
State Code
OAE95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/02/2019
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
19/02/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to access planning software (often known as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Materials Resource Planning (MRP and MRPII), and often by a proprietary name, to make routine business decisions required of the person as a regular part of their job. This unit applies to an individual in an organisation using a planning software system and who must interface with that system. The unit applies to both accessing information from the planning software system and using it as an aid to decision making. This unit requires the application of communication, planning, and problem solving associated with using planning software in own work.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Use interface
  • 1.1 Identify terminals relevant to own workstation and functions
  • 1.2 Use peripherals to access system
  • 1.3 Navigate through system and screens to find program menu and data relevant to own work
  • 1.4 Identify and input information on own work processes at required frequency and to required detail
  • 1.5 Access message section and read and acknowledge messages
  • 1.6 Identify problems and make suggestions for improvements to relevance of planning software to own work
2 Access information
  • 2.1 Identify work processes that require information from planning software system
  • 2.2 Obtain data and information on current operations from the planning software system
  • 2.3 Identify the status of items in the value stream
  • 2.4 Access and read historical data and information
  • 2.5 Read and interpret information and identify and prioritise actions required in response to information
3 Take action in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Take action in response to information obtained from planning software
  • 3.2 Follow up to ensure anticipated results have occurred
  • 3.3 Record adjustments and variations
  • 3.4 Identify any learning needs to use planning software and seek support
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAK42 MSS402060 Use planning software systems in operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OER71 MSS402086 Use planning software systems in operations Unit of competency