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Work within a constrained process

Work within a constrained process

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS403024
State Code
BAK28
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
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply the theory of constraints to a process which has a constraint.This unit applies to individuals who, as part of their work, are able to apply the theory of constraints to improve the operability of a constrained process (a process with at least one constraint) where it occurs in their team or work area or as part of their responsibilities. This unit identifies and works within the imposed constraint. This process may be colloquially known as ‘drum-buffer-rope’ approach. The unit will normally be applied as part of an organisation’s improvement strategy and in conjunction with other competitive systems and practices units.The person will typically be a technician, team leader or other person who works with others in the bringing of change to an organisation as part of a formal team or otherwise. The unit includes liaison and communication with others, as required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify the system constraint (bottleneck)
  • 1.1 Identify desired output from process/system.
  • 1.2 Determine throughput of process/system steps.
  • 1.3 Identify capacity constrained resource (bottleneck).
  • 1.4 Confirm maximum/optimum throughput for this capacity constrained resource.
2 Manage capacity constrained resource (drum)
  • 2.1 Determine required time buffers for capacity constrained resource.
  • 2.2 Translate time buffer into physical buffers, as appropriate.
  • 2.3 Establish required buffers.
  • 2.4 Examine capacity constrained resource to ensure optimum use of capacity.
3 Determine schedule based on capacity constrained resource
  • 3.1 Implement supply schedule appropriate for capacity constrained resource.
  • 3.2 Determine delivery schedule based on capacity of capacity constrained resource.
  • 3.3 Compare delivery schedule with externally required delivery rate and take action.
4 Examine operation of system/process
  • 4.1 Determine throughput of process/system steps.
  • 4.2 Identify any additional/new capacity constrained resource.
  • 4.3 Take action.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD523 MSS403024A Work within a constrained process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OER26 MSS403026 Work within a constrained process Unit of competency