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This qualification has been superseded by MSS80312 Vocational Graduate Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices from MSS11v2 Sustainability Training Package.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 |
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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. |
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Employability skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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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 |
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Prerequisite units |
MSAENV672B |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |
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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 |
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MSACMT620A |
Develop quick changeover procedures |
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MSACMT622A |
Design a process layout |
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MSACMT623A |
Develop a levelled pull system of manufacturing |
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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 |
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MSACMT650A |
Determine and improve process capability |
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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 |
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MSACMT671A |
Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices |
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MSACMT681A |
Develop a proactive maintenance strategy |
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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. |