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Prepare a simple production schedule

Prepare a simple production schedule

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM30021
State Code
OEW88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required for the scheduling of production that involves several interconnected manufacturing processes. It relates to the preparation of a schedule for the manufacture of a single component or single assembly function or to operations for a single small production work unit or production cell. The schedule involves only a small number of constraints or variables.Where skills are required to determine steps in a manufacturing process unit MEM30018 Undertake basic process planning should also be selected.The unit applies to manufacturing production or related activities and is suitable for people giving technical support in manufacturing or engineering operations and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level. All work is carried out under supervision.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 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.2 Identify the production processes to be used from instructions and specifications provided
  • 1.3 Obtain customer requirements in terms of volume, quality, delivery time and arrangements from supervisor or other appropriate sources
  • 1.4 Analyse customer and process requirements to determine production requirements
2. Develop an activity plan
  • 2.1 Divide production requirements into activity elements
  • 2.2 Construct a network diagram the reflects activities
  • 2.3 Determine the critical path
  • 2.4 Determine the latest start, earliest finish and slack time for activity elements to meet requirements
  • 2.5 Obtain assistance and approval from supervisor
3. Prepare the production schedule
  • 3.1 Prepare a production schedule
  • 3.2 Prepare a bill of materials to assist in control of materials
  • 3.3 Depict schedule using a Gantt chart or similar graphical display
  • 3.4 Ensure schedule allows for future changes to improve performance
  • 3.5 Obtain assistance and approval from supervisor
4. File and issue the schedule
  • 4.1 Review and test the schedule with appropriate personnel
  • 4.2 Refer the schedule to appropriate personnel for implementation
  • 4.3 Provide all supporting documents for implementation
  • 4.4 File and issue the schedule in accordance with SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5437 MEM30021A Prepare a simple production schedule Unit of competency