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Implement continuous improvements based on standardised work practices

Implement continuous improvements based on standardised work practices

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS402052
State Code
BAK45
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the basic skills and knowledge required for individuals to apply standardised work practices as part of implementing continuous improvement in an organisation. The implementation of standardised work may apply in a manufacturing, office, logistics or other service environment along any part of the value stream. It applies to the person’s own job at whatever organisational level they are employed. The standard work procedures may apply to every step of the job or it may apply to procedures which allow discretion in the application.The person will typically be working closely with others, as part of a formal team, an ad hoc team or otherwise. They will liaise and communicate with these others as required by the job and standard procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify standardised procedures applicable to work
  • 1.1 Identify current operation and tasks in own work.
  • 1.2 Check each operation and task to ensure it is required to meet customer need.
  • 1.3 Select relevant procedures applicable to operations and tasks to meet customer, regulatory and other required needs.
  • 1.4 Obtain takt time required for each selected operational step and task and compare with available time.
  • 1.5 Incorporate takt time and selected operational step and task in daily work plan, as appropriate.
  • 1.6 Take required action when time to complete operational steps and tasks exceeds takt time.
  • 1.7 Liaise with relevant people regarding need to undertake any operations and tasks not directly related to customer benefit.
2 Follow standardised practices
  • 2.1 Complete own required operations following standardised procedures and practices.
  • 2.2 Note factors preventing the full application of standardised procedures and practices.
  • 2.3 Identify variability in actual processes and products.
  • 2.4 Identify waste which arises from following standard procedures and practices.
3 Make improvements
  • 3.1 Suggest possible improvements for identified problems in accordance with continuous improvement procedures.
  • 3.2 Check suggested improvement in accordance with continuous improvement procedures.
  • 3.3 Examine outcome of checking process and standardise improvement, if appropriate.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD507 MSS402052A Implement continuous improvements based on standardised work practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEQ97 MSS402056 Apply and improve standardised work practices Unit of competency