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Optimise production systems

Optimise production systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS500
State Code
AXM78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse and optimise complex operating production systems. It applies to discrete projects which aim to resolve identified production problems, such as a need for improved quality, reduced variability, higher yields, less waste or better control.This unit of competency is applicable to the optimisation of an entire plant, or for large sites, an entire process system within the site. This unit of competency applies to senior technicians or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of process and plant operations and problem solving in order to gather historical plant operating or product quality data, review the data for trends or dependencies, investigate cause and effect responses, develop a solution/improvement and take action to ensure that the improvement is implemented and effective.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify process or system for review
  • 1.1 Review process or plant performance to determine likely areas of improvement
  • 1.2 Gather data on the process or system design
  • 1.3 Design the data collection system for the required data
2 Collect and analyse data
  • 2.1 Collect or review available data from the process or plant
  • 2.2 Analyse the data for trends or dependencies
  • 2.3 Postulate possible cause and effect scenarios
3 Develop tests or trials
  • 3.1 Propose controlled tests or trials to review the plant or process patterns
  • 3.2 Discuss possible solutions to cause with relevant people
  • 3.3 Arrange for required tests or controls to be undertaken in appropriate timeframe
  • 3.4 Collect further data from tests or trials
  • 3.5 Review plant or process data and compare with original data
  • 3.6 Prepare further tests or trials as required, or until possible solutions are developed
4 Develop improvement solution
  • 4.1 Agree required improvement solution with appropriate people
  • 4.2 Arrange for required improvement solution to be undertaken in appropriate timeframe
  • 4.3 Follow items initiated through until final resolution has occurred
  • 4.4 Check effectiveness of solution and take action
  • 4.5 Complete reports to procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8893 PMAOPS500A Optimise production systems Unit of competency