Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan, monitor and adjust schedules to meet operational requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is appropriate for production personnel with some responsibility for planning. Production schedules may relate to daily, weekly and/or monthly production. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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. Identify production requirements |
1.1. Forecast and sales information is used to identify production requirements 1.2. Production priorities are identified to satisfy demand |
2. Identify resource requirements to meet production requirements |
2.1. Stock levels of raw materials/ingredients, packaging components and consumables are confirmed against production requirements 2.2. Equipment capacity and status and human resources are confirmed against production requirements |
3. Develop and communicate the production schedule |
3.1. The production schedule is developed to meet demand and delivery timelines within production capacity and budget 3.2. The production schedule takes account of stock levels, storage capacity, equipment capacity and product mix to minimise stock and product holdings and maximise production efficiency 3.3. The production schedule is recorded in the appropriate workplace format 3.4. The production schedule is made available to relevant personnel in a timely manner |
4. Monitor actual against scheduled production |
4.1. Production is monitored to identify actual and potential barriers to achieving the schedule 4.2. Resource usage rates are monitored to identify potential shortages 4.3. Unplanned events that could affect the schedule are identified, assessed and addressed |
5. Adjust production schedules |
5.1. Production schedules are adjusted to take account of changed conditions 5.2. Changes to the production schedule are negotiated and communicated to relevant personnel in a timely manner 5.3. Resource implications of amended schedules are identified and resources are accessed to meet requirements 5.4. Potential failure to meet delivery deadlines are identified and communicated to relevant personnel in a timely manner 5.5. Schedule documentation is amended as required to meet workplace reporting requirements |
6. Review production schedule development process |
6.1. The production scheduling process is reviewed to identify opportunities for improvement 6.2. Variances in production against schedule are identified, investigated and reported 6.3. Personnel responsible for implementing the schedule are consulted to identify improvement opportunities 6.4. The scheduling process is revised to reflect improvements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Ability to :
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Required knowledge |
Knowledge of :
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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 |
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
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Method of assessment |
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. Examples could be:
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Guidance information for assessment |
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
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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Policies and procedures |
Production scheduling is consistent with company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements and takes account of occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental impact of scheduling arrangements |
Scheduling |
Scheduling may involve:
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Schedules |
Schedules may be based on:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
People management/planning/logistics |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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