Modification History
New unit, superseding MSACMT260A Use planning software systems in manufacturing - Not equivalent
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to access planning software (often known as Enterprise resource Planning (ERP), Materials Resource Planning (MRP and MRPII), and often by a proprietary name, to make routine business decisions required of the person as a regular part of their job.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to an individual in an organisation using a planning software system and who must interface with that system. The unit applies to both accessing information from the planning software system and using it as an aid to decision making. This unit requires the application of communication, planning, and problem solving associated with using planning software in own work.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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
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Use interface |
1.1 |
Identify terminals relevant to own work station and functions |
1.2 |
Use keyboards, track ball/mouse and monitor and/or other peripherals to access system |
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1.3 |
Navigate through system and screens to find program menu and data relevant to own work |
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1.4 |
Identify and input information on own work processes at required frequency and to required detail |
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1.5 |
Access message section and acknowledge messages |
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1.6 |
Identify problems and make suggestions for improvements to relevance of planning software to own work |
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Access information |
2.1 |
Identify work processes that require information from planning software system |
2.2 |
Obtain relevant data and information on current operations from the planning software system |
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2.3 |
Identify the status of items in the value stream |
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2.4 |
Access historical data and information |
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2.5 |
Interpret information and identify and prioritise any actions required in response to information |
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Take appropriate actions in accordance with procedures |
3.1 |
Take actions in response to information obtained from planning software |
3.2 |
Follow up as appropriate to ensure anticipated results have occurred |
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3.3 |
Record adjustments and variations according to procedures |
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3.4 |
Identify any learning needs to use planning software and seek appropriate support |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
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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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of performance must be undertaken in a workplace using or implementing one or more competitive systems and practices. Access may be required to:
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Method of assessment |
A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment. Competence in this unit may be assessed by using a combination of the following to generate evidence:
In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge. Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
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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Competitive systems and practices |
Competitive systems and practices may include, but are not limited to:
Competitive systems and practices should be interpreted so as to take into account:
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Planning software |
Planning software includes:
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Relevant data and information |
Relevant data and information may include:
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Value stream |
The value stream begins with the customer and includes all actions (both value-adding and non-value added) by both internal sections/departments and external organisations to meet a customer requirement. Depending on the operations and the customer requirement, stages where value stream actions may occur include:
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Items in the value stream |
Items in the value stream refer to information held within the planning software system that contributes to creating value as determined by the customer. Depending on the organisation it may include:
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Procedures |
Procedures may include:
Procedures may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competitive systems and practices |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.