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Qualification details

MSA81109 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing (Release 2)

Summary

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Superseded
Mapping:
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Is superseded by and equivalent to MSS80312 - Graduate Diploma of Competitive Systems and PracticesEquivalent outcomes - increased choice of electives 01/May/2012

Releases:
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2 (this release) 08/May/2012
(View details for release 1) 07/Apr/2011

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Units of competency

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MSACMT280A - Undertake root cause analysisUndertake root cause analysisSupersededN/A
MSACMT652A - Design an experimentDesign an experimentSupersededN/A
MSACMG700A - Review continuous improvement processesReview continuous improvement processesSupersededN/A
MSACMT623A - Develop a levelled pull system of manufacturingDevelop a levelled pull system of manufacturingSupersededN/A
MSACMG800A - Analyse data for relevance to organisational learningAnalyse data for relevance to organisational learningSupersededN/A
MSACMT230A - Apply cost factors to work practicesApply cost factors to work practicesSupersededN/A
MSACMT653A - Apply six sigma to process control and improvementApply six sigma to process control and improvementSupersededN/A
MSACMT683A - Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy for a seasonal or cyclical manufacturing operationAdapt a proactive maintenance strategy for a seasonal or cyclical manufacturing operationSupersededN/A
MSAENV672B - Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainabilityDevelop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainabilitySupersededN/A
MSACMT640A - Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environmentManage 5S system in a manufacturing environmentSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 224712 Organisation And Methods Analyst 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 2294-13 Organisation And Methods Analyst 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0301 Manufacturing Engineering And Technology 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 211 Graduate Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Manufacturing Technology 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Change Management Specialist 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 224712 Organisation And Methods Analyst 05/May/2010 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 2294-13 Organisation And Methods Analyst 05/May/2010 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0301 Manufacturing Engineering And Technology 05/May/2010 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 211 Graduate Diploma 07/Apr/2011 
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Modification History

This qualification has been superseded by MSS80312 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices from MSS11v2 Sustainability Training Package. Equivalent outcomes.

Description

This qualification provides comprehensive professional development training and recognition to people exercising major leadership and accountability for change management functions in an organisation using lean principles and other competitive manufacturing processes.

Job roles /employment outcomes 

The Vocational Graduate Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing provides professional development for individuals who already have some previous training or work experience in competitive manufacturing systems and processes at AQF III or higher.

Application 

This qualification applies to team leaders, supervisors, managers and technical experts responsible for implementing competitive manufacturing practices in a manufacturing enterprise or working in part of a value chain linked to a manufacturing enterprise.

Pathways into the qualification 

Entrants to the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing are required to have one or more of the following:

  • MSA71109 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing
  • a relevant Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or a relevant Certificate IV or Certificate III together with significant relevant vocational practice
  • relevant extensive vocational practice without formal qualifications;
  • a Bachelor Degree
  • another higher education qualification, with relevant vocational practice.

A relevant qualification that would support entry to this Vocational Graduate Diploma should include aspects of manufacturing processes such as productivity measurement, efficiency and effectiveness.

For the purposes of this qualification the term 'vocational practice' is defined as experience with competitive processes, systems or tools in a manufacturing organisation or in an organisation that has applied similar systems and tools as a member of a manufacturing value chain.

Licensing considerations 

There are no licensing implications for this qualification.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Vocational Graduate Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by manufacturing industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.

Employability skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication 
  • Consult with internal and external stakeholders on the implementation of change
  • Communicate processes and goals to managers, other employees and members of the value chain
  • Use interpersonal and language skills to encourage collaboration
  • Through discussion with team members identify new improvement opportunities

Teamwork 
  • Cultivate collaboration and participation in change processes
  • Meet with stakeholders to resolve problems
  • Establish support and ownership among stakeholders for future state objectives

Problem solving 
  • Collect, analyse and interpret data
  • Determine root causes of non-conformances
  • Evaluate options for improvements to standardised work
  • Analyse effects of potential and actual equipment failures

Initiative and enterprise 
  • Ensure data collection and feedback mechanisms are established for all change implementation processes
  • Provide leadership during major non-conformances
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Use analytical and decision making skills to prioritise improvement activities
  • Adjust and implement production schedules changes

Planning and organising 
  • Identify data requirements to determine current and future states
  • Organise data collection systems
  • Establish team responsibilities for implementation of change
  • Plan change implementation strategy and identify risk factors

Self management 
  • Manage own time and establish own work schedule
  • Monitor and evaluate own work quality
  • Maintain professional and ethical standards in own work
  • Comply with legislative requirements, codes of practice
  • and organisational policies and procedures

Learning 
  • Identify opportunities for individual and organisational learning
  • Use feedback from others to establish improvement processes
  • Record learning according to organisational procedures
  • Ensure stakeholders are able to access and apply relevant knowledge/learning

Technology 
  • Analyse systems and technology implications of change options
  • Implement procedures to monitor and record equipment availability, performance and availability
  • Determine systems compatibility with other members of the value chain
  • Use record keeping equipment and programs

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

To be awarded a Vocational Graduate Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing Practice competency must be achieved in eight  (8 ) elective units of competency as specified below:

  • a minimum of five  (5 ) units must be selected from Groups A and B, with at least two  (2 ) from Group A
  • a maximum of three  (3 ) units may be selected from Group C.

Note that no Group A or Group B units have prerequisites.

Group A  - competitive manufacturing graduate diploma units 

MSACMG800A

Analyse data for relevance to organisational learning

MSACMG801A

Develop the competitive manufacturing approach

MSACMG802A

Audit the use of competitive tools

MSACMG803A

Develop models of future state manufacturing practice

MSACMG804A

Develop the value chain

MSACMG805A

Develop the learning processes of the manufacturing organisation

MSACMG806A

Develop and refine systems for continuous improvement in manufacturing organisations

MSACMG807A

Develop problem solving capability of a manufacturing organisation

Group B  - competitive manufacturing graduate certificate electives 

MSACMG700A

Review continuous improvement processes

MSACMG701A

Prepare for and implement change

MSACMG702A

Review manufacturing practice tools and techniques

MSACMG703A

Analyse process changes

MSACMG704A

Facilitate improvements in the internal value chain

MSACMG705A

Undertake a qualitative review of a process change

MSACMG706A

Build relationships between teams in a manufacturing environment

MSACMG707A

Respond to a major non-conformance

MSACMG708A

Capture learning from daily activities in a manufacturing organisation

MSACMG709A

Facilitate improvements in the external value chain

MSACMG710A

Improve visual management in the workplace

MSACMG711A

Manage benchmarking studies

MSACMG712A

Lead a problem solving process to determine and solve root cause

Group C  - Other competitive manufacturing units 

Where prerequisites apply, these are listed. Note that prerequisite units are not  included in the count towards the eight units required for this qualification. If the prerequisite unit has not already been achieved through prior study or RPL, then completion of the prerequisite(s) is also required.

Unit code 

Title 

Prerequisite units 

MSAENV672B

Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

MSACMS601A

Analyse and map a value chain

MSACMT631A Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices

MSACMS602A

Manage a value chain

MSACMS601A Analyse and map a value chain

MSACMT631A Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMS605A

Develop a balanced score card for use in competitive manufacturing

MSACMT280A Undertake root cause analysis

MSACMS601A Analyse and map a value chain

MSACMT631A Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMS606A

Introduce competitive manufacturing to a small or medium enterprise

MSACMT620A

Develop quick changeover procedures

MSACMT622A

Design a process layout

MSACMT623A

Develop a levelled pull system of manufacturing

MSACMT630A

Optimise cost of product

MSACMT631A Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT631A

Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices

MSACMT640A

Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT650A

Determine and improve process capability

MSACMT652A

Design an experiment

MSACMT452A Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

MSACMT653A

Apply six sigma to process control and improvement

MSACMT452A Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

MSACMT670A

Develop and manage sustainable energy practices

MSACMT671A

Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices

MSACMT681A

Develop a proactive maintenance strategy

MSACMT682A

Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy to the process manufacturing sector

MSACMT681A Develop a proactive maintenance strategy

MSACMT683A

Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy for a seasonal or cyclical manufacturing operation

MSACMT681A Develop a proactive maintenance strategy

One unit may also be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Diploma or above. Registered Training Organisations should seek a determination from Manufacturing Skills Australia regarding the suitability of any unit proposed for use in this qualification.

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