Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the implementation and operation of a Just-in-Time (JIT)/kanban system in the organisation. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
In a typical scenario, the team leader will need to monitor the operation of the JIT system and facilitate its working. This will involve liaison with stakeholders as well as examining the data generated. They will need to be alert to potential problems and areas for improvement. This unit comes from the Competitive Manufacturing Initiative group of competency standards. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Monitor the operation of the JIT system |
1.1. Track value of key measures 1.2. Recognise indicators of poor performance 1.3. Take appropriate quick fix action |
2. Liaise with relevant stakeholders |
2.1. Regularly communicate with team members regarding the operation of the JIT system 2.2. Communicate with relevant personnel up and down the value chain regarding the operation of the JIT system 2.3. Identify issues with stakeholders and take appropriate quick fix action |
3. Improve the JIT system |
3.1. Identify areas requiring improvement in the JIT system 3.2. Recognise competency gaps in team members and other stakeholders 3.3. Recognise attitudinal issues in team members and other stakeholders 3.4. Develop appropriate improvement solutions 3.5. Liaise with relevant people regarding these solutions 3.6. Implement/assist with the implementation of the solutions |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge 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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the 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 ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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, workplace and job role is recommended. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Key measures may include: |
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Quick fix may include: |
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JIT - Just -in -Time may include: |
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Value chain may include: |
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Kanban may include: |
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SCADA may include: |
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Pull system may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Competency field
Competency field |
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Co-requisite units
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