Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:04 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:04 AM AWST
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Control production
Control production
Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU456C
ICPSU456C
State Code
D3276
D3276
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
09/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage production of a shift or section
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify requirements for efficient production
- 1.1. Machine operations, staff and production processes are organised to meet production requirements
- 1.2. Recommendations are made related to requirements and according to enterprise procedures, OHS and EPA requirements
- 1.3. Quality standards and safe work practices are checked to ensure compliance with enterprise procedures and legislative requirements
2. Monitor production efficiency
- 2.1. Compliance to specified requirements (including quality standards, time taken, wastage) is checked to ensure efficiency is maintained
- 2.2. Non-compliance is identified, reported or recorded and investigated to determine causes
3. Implement improvements to production efficiency
- 3.1. Corrective or preventive action is recommended and implemented where appropriate
- 3.2. Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
- 3.3. Changes are monitored to confirm improvement to production efficiency
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.
Technical guidance may include:
the competencies relate to personnel who provide technical guidance and assistance to work teams.
Data sources may include:
may include manual records or reports or computerised production monitoring systems.
Decision making may include:
decisions may have a significant effect on the results of a production line/unit/department.
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.
Technical guidance may include:
the competencies relate to personnel who provide technical guidance and assistance to work teams.
Data sources may include:
may include manual records or reports or computerised production monitoring systems.
Decision making may include:
decisions may have a significant effect on the results of a production line/unit/department.
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
effective management of a shift or sections production
produce a portfolio that demonstrates that each element has been carried out. This can include production summaries, quality related documentation and testimonials from superiors and workers being supervised
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
effective management of a shift or sections production
produce a portfolio that demonstrates that each element has been carried out. This can include production summaries, quality related documentation and testimonials from superiors and workers being supervised
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0526 | ICPSU456B | Control production | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUN30 | ICPSUP456 | Control production | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| W786 | ICP40410 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing) | Qualification |
| W789 | ICP40710 | Certificate IV in Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Leadership) | Qualification |
| J187 | ICP30812 | Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags) | Qualification |