Unit of competency Outline
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Plan operational processes
Plan operational processes
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP352
ICPSUP352
State Code
AUN51
AUN51
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and plan for new, or to modify existing, operational or production processes.It applies to individuals who perform a range of defined tasks relating to the printing and graphic arts industry, and may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify production requirements
- 1.1 Overall production schedule is examined to identify production requirements
- 1.2 Material requirements are identified according to production requirements
- 1.3 Current processes are identified in consultation with other staff
2. Review customer order specifications
- 2.1 Customer order specifications are obtained and examined
- 2.2 Supporting production data is examined
- 2.3 Production process to be used is determined based on information supplied in production plan
3. Determine process operations
- 3.1 Existing process operations are reviewed in consultation with management
- 3.2 Existing problems are clarified with team and customers
- 3.3 Work operations required are identified in consultation with team
- 3.4 Suitable machinery or equipment is identified in consultation with team
- 3.5 Cost and duration are estimated against production estimates
- 3.6 Recommendations on possible solutions are made and documented
4. Determine production sequence
- 4.1 Steps required for the process are identified
- 4.2 Material and equipment requirement lists are prepared and documented
- 4.3 Quality assurance steps and specifications are identified
- 4.4 Process steps are documented and clearly represented
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3269 | ICPSU352C | Plan operational processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFB9 | ICP31320 | Certificate III in Print Binding, Finishing and Packaging | Qualification |
| AZL5 | ICP31315 | Certificate III in Print Manufacturing | Qualification |
| AZO3 | ICP31215 | Certificate III in Printing | Qualification |
| BFB8 | ICP31220 | Certificate III in Printing | Qualification |
| AWA7 | ICP40115 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts | Qualification |
| AWF4 | ICP40515 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House) | Qualification |
| AWB6 | ICP31015 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Mail House) | Qualification |
| AVY0 | ICP30715 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing) | Qualification |
| AWC8 | ICP30815 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags) | Qualification |
| AWE8 | ICP30615 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Screen Printing) | Qualification |
| BFB7 | ICP40120 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts Management | Qualification |