Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to manage personal workplaces to achieve work production and quality goals. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and achieve work production goals |
1.1. Procedural instructions for the job are obtained, interpreted and clarified, if necessary, with appropriate personnel 1.2. Relevant specifications for task outcomes are obtained, interpreted and clarified, if necessary, with appropriate personnel 1.3. Schedules and work plans are obtained, interpreted and clarified, if necessary, with appropriate personnel so that completion times and other requirements are identified 1.4. Procedural instructions, task specifications, schedules and work plans are effectively applied throughout work 1.5. Achievement of work production goals is reviewed and responded to by team members |
2. Identify and achieve work quality goals |
2.1. Quality instruction and procedures for the job are obtained, interpreted and clarified, if necessary, with appropriate personnel 2.2. Quality performance indicators are obtained, interpreted and clarified, if necessary, with appropriate personnel 2.3. Quality instructions and procedures are effectively applied throughout the work 2.4. Satisfaction of quality performance indicators is continuously monitored and variations responded to promptly 2.5. Achievement of quality goals is reviewed and recommendations for changes/improvements are discussed and developed |
3. Respond flexibly to changed work requirements |
3.1. The need and reason for changes in work requirements are clarified with appropriate personnel 3.2. Changes in schedules and work requirements are recognised, acknowledged and responded to positively when they occur 3.3. Changed requirements are responded to, in accordance with organisation procedures, to meet objectives and task requirements 3.4. Outcomes are compared with planned objectives, tasks, instructions, specifications and task requirements |
4. Contribute to cost reduction initiatives |
4.1. Measures to control and/or minimise costs in the work area are identified and clarified with the appropriate personnel 4.2. Cost performance indicators and related work processes are identified, interpreted and clarified 4.3. Cost aspects of processes are applied and/or monitored throughout the work 4.4. Achievement of cost reduction targets is reviewed in conjunction with the team/works leader and the targets are continued/modified as necessary |
5. Predict and recognize problems and take appropriate action |
5.1. Problems which will have an impact on work plans are predicted if possible, and recognised when they occur 5.2. Action is taken to adjust work plans when changes to schedules occur and the action is promptly reported |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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. |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Work quality goals may include: |
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Changed work requirements may result from variations in: |
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Cost reduction initiatives may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Automotive Manufacturing |
Competency field
Competency field |
Passenger Motor Vehicle |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |