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Mistake proof an operational process

Mistake proof an operational process

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS403087
State Code
OAF26
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/02/2019
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
19/02/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to analyse a process that a team is responsible for and determine methods of mistake proofing it. This includes determining, implementing and sustaining improvement activities.The person will typically be a technical expert, team leader or be in a role where they have sufficient technical understanding of processes in their own work and that of others to be able to mistake proof the production process in their area. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Analyse process
  • 1.1 Identify sources of variability and non-conformance in the process
  • 1.2 Identify critical control points in process
  • 1.3 Analyse causes of variability and non-conformance
2 Develop preventative options
  • 2.1 Liaise with team members and other people to develop mistake proof options for performing operation
  • 2.2 Test and validate mistake proofing options
3 Implement permanent fix
  • 3.1 Liaise with relevant people to have systems and procedures changed to implement solution
  • 3.2 Liaise with relevant people to implement the solution
  • 3.3 Liaise with relevant people to ensure self and others in the team or work area have appropriate skills
  • 3.4 Follow through to ensure implementation occurs
4 Monitor implementation
  • 4.1 Critically observe the implementation
  • 4.2 Compare the results of the implementation against the expected outcomes
  • 4.3 Modify solution to improve outcomes
  • 4.4 Confirm procedures reflect change
  • 4.5 Confirm training and assessment reflects change
  • 4.6 Audit change at agreed period or cycle
  • 4.7 Address any observed deviation
5 Seek improvements
  • 5.1 Observe and monitor changes
  • 5.2 Analyse process again to ensure improvements are sustained
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAK16 MSS403051 Mistake proof an operational process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEQ13 MSS404051 Mistake proof a process Unit of competency