Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the application of the skills and knowledge required to employ visual factory principles and practices to an automotive manufacturing environment. 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. Plan application of visual factory principles and practices |
1.1. Applicable legislative , OHS , and organisational requirements relevant to the use of applying visual factory principles and practices are verified and complied with throughout the work activity 1.2. Instructions , plans and/or workplace check sheets are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks 1.3. Principal safety concerns in the work area are identified 1.4. Principal business processes in the work area, including Kaizen , KanBan and Lean Manufacturing systems are identified |
2. Apply Five S principles in identifying opportunities for labelling and signage |
2.1. Five S activities in the work place are identified 2.2. Understandings and responsibilities associated with Five S in the work group are confirmed 2.3. Five S audits in the work place are applied |
3. Monitor labelling and signage associated with Visual Factory |
3.1. Existing labelling and signage methods are monitored and inadequacies reported 3.2. New labelling and signage proposed as required 3.3. Suitability of labelling and signage confirmed |
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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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, organisation and job role is recommended, for example: |
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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Legislative requirements may include: |
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OHS requirements may include: |
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Applying visual factory principles and practices may include: |
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Instructions may include: |
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Kaizen may include: |
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KanBan may include: |
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Lean manufacturing may include: |
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Five S may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Quality - Manufacture |
Competency field
Competency field |
Manufacturing - Passenger Motor Vehicle |
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.