Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to process capability, which is a statistical concept that allows a practitioner to assess required performance against the actual (as distinct from design) capability of the process. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit would apply to a manager or technical expert support person. Process capability is typically calculated using standard deviations. In a typical scenario a manager (who may have as a job title section leader, production manager or similar) will be responsible for developing plans to improve process capability and following agreement the implementation of the plans to improve process capability. 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. Obtain data for process capability study |
1.1. Identify the process requiring capability analysis 1.2. Obtain process capability data |
2. Analyse data |
2.1. Identify causes of systematic variation in liaison with relevant personnel 2.2. Develop solutions to eliminate/minimise systematic variation in liaison with relevant people |
3. Take action to improve process capability |
3.1. Develop plans to implement solutions 3.2. Liaise with relevant people to implement solutions 3.3. Gain necessary approvals as required 3.4. Monitor implementation and make adjustments as required 3.5. Determine new/revised process capability 3.6. Implement revised process capability regime |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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, for example:
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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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Six sigma may include: |
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Three sigma may include: |
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Procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Competency field
Competency field |
Support |
Co-requisite units
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