Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage continuous improvement systems and processes. Particular emphasis is on the development of systems and the analysis of information to monitor and adjust performance strategies, and to manage opportunities for further improvements.
The unit applies to individuals who take an active role in managing a continuous improvement process in order to achieve an organisation’s objectives. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures which require the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement, using a range of problem-solving and decision-making strategies.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Business Strategy
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish systems and processes |
1.1 Identify current systems and processes that facilitate continuous improvement 1.2 Identify and define improvement needs and opportunities for the organisation 1.3 Develop decision-making processes to assist continuous improvement and communicate to relevant stakeholders 1.4 Develop strategies for continuous improvement and encourage team members to participate in decision-making processes 1.5 Develop knowledge management systems to capture team progress, insights and experiences from business activities 1.6 Develop new systems and processes that facilitate continuous improvement according to improvement needs and opportunities 1.7 Establish processes that confirm team members are informed about continuous improvement outcomes |
2. Monitor and adjust performance strategies |
2.1 Confirm relevant systems and processes meet organisation sustainability requirements 2.2 Confirm team progress, insights and experiences are captured and accessible using knowledge management systems 2.3 Coach individuals and teams to implement and support continuous improvement systems and processes 2.4 Identify and evaluate ways in which planning and operations could be improved 2.5 Make recommendations and communicate strategies to relevant stakeholders |
3. Manage opportunities for further improvement |
3.1 Evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement 3.2 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on systems and processes 3.3 Identify other areas for improvement and document feedback for future planning |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
SKILL |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral communication |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Problem solving |
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Teamwork |
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Self-management |
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Technology |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement.
Supersedes but is not equivalent to BSBCUE501 Develop business continuity strategy.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10