Unit of competency Outline
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Apply 5S procedures
Apply 5S procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
MSS402040
MSS402040
State Code
BAK48
BAK48
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required by an individual to apply 5S procedures to their own job and work area. The unit assumes the individual has a particular job and an allocated work area and that processes in the work area are known by the individual.This unit applies to an individual in an organisation who works in an operational position as part of production, maintenance, logistics, etc. The unit can also apply to individuals in other organisations who have a discrete role and responsibility for individually managed processes. This unit applies where an organisation has decided to embark on a competitive systems and practices strategy and as part of this has adopted the philosophy of 5S as one of the tools to improve performance. The employee needs to apply 5S to their job and work area and maintain the housekeeping and other standards set by 5S.This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising, problem solving and self-management, in order to identify and implement 5S housekeeping practices. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Sort needed items from unneeded
- 1.1 Identify all items in the work area.
- 1.2 Sort items to achieve deliverables and value expected by downstream and final customers.
- 1.3 Sort items required for regulatory or other required purposes.
- 1.4 Place any non-essential item in an appropriate place other than the workplace.
- 1.5 Regularly check that only essential items are in the work area.
2 Set the workplace in order
- 2.1 Identify the best location for each essential item.
- 2.2 Place each essential item in its assigned location.
- 2.3 After use immediately return each essential item to its assigned location.
- 2.4 Regularly check that each essential item is in its assigned location.
3 Shine the work area
- 3.1 Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times.
- 3.2 Conduct regular housekeeping activities during shift.
- 3.3 Ensure the work area is neat, clean and tidy at both beginning and end of shift.
4 Standardise activities
- 4.1 Follow procedures.
- 4.2 Follow checklists for activities, where available.
- 4.3 Keep the work area to specified standard.
5 Sustain the 5S system
- 5.1 Clean up after completion of job and before commencing next job or end of shift.
- 5.2 Identify situations where compliance to standards is unlikely and take actions specified in procedures.
- 5.3 Inspect work area regularly for compliance to specified standard.
- 5.4 Recommend improvements to lift the level of compliance in the workplace.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD503 | MSS402040A | Apply 5S procedures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEQ26 | MSS402042 | Apply 5S procedures | Unit of competency |