Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to reduce cycle time in manufacturing processes. It refers particularly to the non-value-added cycle time in the manufacturing process at the team level. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a specialist 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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify opportunities for reducing cycle time |
1.1. Potentially inefficient production processes are identified 1.2. The total cycle time for the identified processes is calculated 1.3. High cycle time processes and non-value added or low value added processes are identified |
2. Assist in planning cycle time reduction |
2.1. Opportunities for reducing cycle time in work processes are identified 2.2. Proposed changes are documented and endorsement for change sought |
3. Support implementing cycle time reduction plan |
3.1. Implementation of new processes are supported 3.2. Cycle time following implementation of the changes is recorded |
4. Document and report changes to production processes |
4.1. Endorsed changes are documents 4.2. Information concerning endorsed changes is distributed appropriately 4.3. Validation of the new processes is supported |
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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Production processes may include: |
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Cycle time may include: |
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Reducing cycle time in work processes 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 |