Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to plan and organise the facilities, resources and processes required for the production and assembly of bus/truck/trailers. 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
Not applicable.
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 production objectives |
1.1. Production objectives are clearly and unambiguously identified and clarified in accordance with organisation requirements |
2. Determine production team and resource requirements |
2.1. Production team requirements are determined based on task requirements and necessary competencies 2.2. Suitable staff and/or contractors are selected based on competence and availability 2.3. Required raw materials, tools, equipment, assembly or fabrication jigs and other physical resources needed for the production are identified using relevant sources of information and a specification drawn up detailing the required quality and quantities |
3. Develop production budget, quotas, time schedule and milestones |
3.1. Identified production tasks and activities are costed in terms of staffing and resource requirements and incorporated into a production budget 3.2. A time schedule for the production is drawn up clearly showing the sequence and inter-relationships of activities as well as milestones and estimated start and completion dates 3.3. The production plan showing the resourcing arrangements, time schedule and proposed budget is submitted to the appropriate personnel and any necessary changes made |
4. Assign production tasks to team |
4.1. Production tasks and component activities are clearly identified and specified and assigned to team members based on their competence, experience and availability 4.2. The production team is briefed on their respective roles and responsibilities |
5. Implement production plan |
5.1. Requirements for major activities, staffing, resources, critical dates and the required final and intermediate outcomes of the production are confirmed prior to commencement of the production in accordance with the approved production plan and company requirements 5.2. Potential problems and complications are identified in the course of the production and suitable contingency action initiated in accordance with company procedures 5.3. Stakeholders (i.e. user departments, management, etc.) are kept informed of production objectives and progress throughout the production |
6. Review production progress and outcomes |
6.1. Production progress is closely monitored against the required quality of the products and sub-assemblies as well as adherence to both budget and time schedule, and reported to appropriate personnel 6.2. Adequate records are maintained of all key information pertaining to the production process in accordance with company requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This 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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Organisation requirements may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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Sources of information may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Teamwork, Supervision and Management - Manufacture |
Competency field
Competency field |
Manufacturing - Passenger Motor Vehicle |
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.