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Schedule and manage production

Schedule and manage production

Unit of competency
National Code
FDFPPL4003A
State Code
D4668
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan, monitor and adjust schedules to meet operational requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify production requirements
  • 1.1. Forecast and sales information is used to identify production requirements
  • 1.2. Production priorities are identified to satisfy demand
2. Identify resource requirements to meet production requirements
  • 2.1. Stock levels of raw materials/ingredients, packaging components and consumables are confirmed against production requirements
  • 2.2. Equipment capacity and status and human resources are confirmed against production requirements
3. Develop and communicate the production schedule
  • 3.1. The production schedule is developed to meet demand and delivery timelines within production capacity and budget
  • 3.2. The production schedule takes account of stock levels, storage capacity, equipment capacity and product mix to minimise stock and product holdings and maximise production efficiency
  • 3.3. The production schedule is recorded in the appropriate workplace format
  • 3.4. The production schedule is made available to relevant personnel in a timely manner
4. Monitor actual against scheduled production
  • 4.1. Production is monitored to identify actual and potential barriers to achieving the schedule
  • 4.2. Resource usage rates are monitored to identify potential shortages
  • 4.3. Unplanned events that could affect the schedule are identified, assessed and addressed
5. Adjust production schedules
  • 5.1. Production schedules are adjusted to take account of changed conditions
  • 5.2. Changes to the production schedule are negotiated and communicated to relevant personnel in a timely manner
  • 5.3. Resource implications of amended schedules are identified and resources are accessed to meet requirements
  • 5.4. Potential failure to meet delivery deadlines are identified and communicated to relevant personnel in a timely manner
  • 5.5. Schedule documentation is amended as required to meet workplace reporting requirements
6. Review production schedule development process
  • 6.1. The production scheduling process is reviewed to identify opportunities for improvement
  • 6.2. Variances in production against schedule are identified, investigated and reported
  • 6.3. Personnel responsible for implementing the schedule are consulted to identify improvement opportunities
  • 6.4. The scheduling process is revised to reflect improvements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Production scheduling is consistent with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements and takes account of occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental impact of scheduling arrangements
Scheduling
Scheduling may involve:
the use of planning and systems control software, such as SAP and MRPII
Schedules
Schedules may be based on:
customer orders and/or market forecasts
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
confirm production requirements and resource implications
establish and document production schedule
coordinate implementation of schedule
ensure production schedule is communicated and reported to all appropriate personnel
manage unplanned production issues
assess production outcomes against schedule and make required adjustments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
scheduling system and associated information and communication systems
production area and related functions and resources
relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs)
workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:
FDFPPL4006A Manage a work area within budget
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information.

Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W1211 FDFPLSCP4A Schedule and manage production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBF96 FBPPPL4003 Schedule and manage production Unit of competency