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Develop and adjust a production schedule

Develop and adjust a production schedule

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMSUP330
State Code
AXO05
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
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan, schedule and prioritise production to meet operational requirements.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators, team leaders or similar who are required to optimise plant production and costs of production using daily and weekly run plan guidelines/production schedules.The person will have detailed operational and process knowledge but is not required to demonstrate 'hands on' operation of equipment as part of this competency.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency applies to all work environments and sectors within the industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify resources to meet production requirements
  • 1.1 Determine demand for product
  • 1.2 Access and verify information on orders, stocks and delivery
  • 1.3 Determine plant/production equipment capacity
  • 1.4 Determine material requirements
  • 1.5 Determine human resource requirements
  • 1.6 Identify and control hazards
2 Develop schedules
  • 2.1 Determine production priorities
  • 2.2 Identify production opportunities ('windows')
  • 2.3 Develop production schedules in accordance with procedures taking account of health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements
  • 2.4 Communicate and distribute production schedules to appropriate personnel
3 Monitor production schedules
  • 3.1 Monitor production output against schedule
  • 3.2 Identify variations between production and schedule
  • 3.3 Record operational variation and discuss with appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Identify possible cause of variation
4 Adjust schedules
  • 4.1 Adjust schedules in response to operational variation
  • 4.2 Adjust schedules in response to unexpected events
  • 4.3 Distribute adjusted/amended schedules to appropriate personnel
  • 4.4 Maintain product output in accordance with production and HSE requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8300 MSAPMSUP330A Develop and adjust a production schedule Unit of competency