Unit of competency details
MEM30013 - Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Current
Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
19/Dec/2022 |
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 120505 | Work Practices Programmes | 19/Dec/2022 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM30013A Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout.
Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assist in the charting and analysis of basic manufacturing operations including assisting in the preparation of workplace layouts. It covers the basic principles of ergonomics and the role of productivity improvements, quality procedures and work flow analysis.
The unit applies to engineering or related activities and is suitable for people giving technical support in manufacturing or engineering operations and those pursuing technical qualifications and careers at paraprofessional or technician level. All work is carried out under supervision.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Engineering technician
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements
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Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Identify opportunities for workplace layout improvement
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1.1 Undertake basic analysis of workplace data to determine sources of waste
1.2 Obtain future capacity requirement from relevant sources
1.3 Establish productivity improvement areas based on information obtained
1.4 Establish appropriate productivity measures in conjunction with supervisors and other appropriate personnel
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2. Develop basic layout options for workplace improvement
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2.1 Develop basic layout options using operation process charts, flow charts, flow process charts, and string diagrams
2.2 Identify and consider information on ergonomics, health and safety hazards
2.3 Develop improvements in consultation with users and supervisors
2.4 Develop simple economic appraisals for proposed improvement
2.5 Refer layout options to an appropriate authority for approval
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
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This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
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Waste includes:
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- excess production and early production
- waiting
- materials queuing and not moving
- people not working
- transporting
- double handling
- poor process design
- inventory
- stores
- buffers
- lot sizes
- inefficient performance of a process
- reaching, bending and exertion
- making defective items requiring rework, rejects and unnecessary inspection.
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Information on ergonomics, health and safety hazards includes:
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- standard references including Worksafe Australia guidelines
- relevant acts and regulations
- information contained in manufacturer manuals
- standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- workplace reports including:
- incident reports
- commissioned studies
- advice from relevant workplace individuals and committees.
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM30013A Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEM30013A Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout.
Performance Evidence
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:
- identifying opportunities for workplace layout improvement
- developing basic layout options for workplace improvement on at least two occasions
- developing simple economic appraisals for proposed improvements.
Note: Where a volume and/or frequency is not specified, demonstration must be provided at least once.
Knowledge Evidence
Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
- sources of workplace waste related to layout
- sources of information on ergonomics
- workplace layout principles including at a basic level the degree to which workplace layout is affected by:
- engineering processes and systems
- materials flow patterns
- types of production plant and machinery
- materials handling methods
- unit loads
- types of production methods
- basic principle of ergonomics
- definition and measures of productivity
- factors affecting productivity
- the concept of waste and its application to productivity improvements
- productivity and quality
- value adding
- flow charts
- activity relationship charts
- outline process charts
- flow process charts
- multipurpose charts
- string diagrams.
Assessment Conditions
- have vocational competency in assisting in the preparation of a basic workplace layout at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience
- satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires.
- Where possible, assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
- Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.
- Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2
