Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code changed. Application changed. Performance Criteria changed. Foundation Skills populated. Range of Conditions removed. Assessment Requirements changed. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS402041 Apply 5S in an office and MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and implement 5S practices to make improvements in own job and work area.
This unit applies to workers who have a discrete role, individually manage a process or who have been given authority by a supervisor or manager to make changes to work practices in a work area.
This unit applies to any organisation that is implementing continuous improvement or more formal competitive systems and practices.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Competency Field
Competitive systems and practices
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for implementation of 5S |
1.1 Identify own functions in target work area in terms of internal and/or external customer requirements 1.2 Identify how own and team tasks contribute to work area functions 1.3 Identify key steps in work tasks 1.4 Confirm arrangements for assistance and reporting for 5S implementation |
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2. Sort needed items from unneeded |
2.1 Identify all items in target work area 2.2 Distinguish between essential items for achieving work area functions and non-essential items 2.3 Place any non-essential item in an appropriate location other than work area/space 2.4 Regularly check that only essential items are in work area 2.5 Seek input from supervisor and any team members to confirm non-essential items and what to do with them |
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3. Set the workplace in order |
3.1 Identify best location, state or condition for each essential item to minimise waste (muda) 3.2 Set each essential item in its assigned location, state or condition 3.3 After use, immediately return each essential item to its assigned location, state or condition 3.4 Regularly check that each essential item is in its assigned location, state or condition |
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4. Shine the work area |
4.1 Keep work area clean and organised before, during and after shift 4.2 Identify cleaning and maintenance routines within own area of responsibility in work area 4.3 Apply cleaning and maintenance routines according to schedules. 4.4 Check work area and essential items for signs of wear, malfunction, damage and/or safety risks that require immediate attention and report according to workplace procedures |
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5. Standardise activities |
5.1 Identify and apply procedures or activities to maintain clean and organised work area 5.2 Apply standardised approach to procedures or activities using a simple checklist, schedule or reminder system 5.3 Keep work area to specified standard |
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6. Sustain the 5S system |
6.1 Clean and organise work area after completion of job and before commencing next job 6.2 Identify situations where conformance to standards is unlikely and take actions specified in procedures 6.3 Inspect work area regularly for conformance to specified standard 6.4 Recommend improvements to lift the level of conformance in the workplace |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
- Reading skills to interpret familiar workplace procedures and work documentation
- Writing skills to complete familiar workplace documentation
- Oral communication skills to report issues and recommendations and participate in discussions
- Numeracy skills to perform simple arithmetic with whole numbers and routine fractions or percentages.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS402041 Apply 5S in an office and MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5b04f318-804f-4dc0-9463-c3fb9a3fe998
