Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process
Application
This unit of competency applies to an individual who needs to analyse a process that a team is responsible for and determine methods of mistake proofing it (e.g. ensuring it only produces product within an acceptable range or error-free transport and storage). The person will typically be a technical expert, team leader or be in a role where they have sufficient technical understanding of processes in their own work and that of others to be able to mistake proof the production process in their area. After improvement activities have been undertaken these improvements need to be sustained.
This unit requires the application of skills associated with information gathering and analysis. Initiative, enterprise and problem solving are also required to identify mistakes and determine strategies for eliminating them. This unit also requires communication and teamwork skills to ensure mistake proofing strategies are implemented and self-management and learning skills to continually reflect on and integrate feedback about the effectiveness of strategies.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Competitive systems and practices
Unit Sector
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Analyse process |
1.1 |
Identify sources of variability/non-conformance in the process. |
1.2 |
Identify critical control points in process. |
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1.3 |
Analyse causes of variability/non-conformance. |
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2 |
Develop preventative techniques/systems |
2.1 |
Liaise with team members and other people to develop mistake proof options for performing operation. |
2.2 |
Test and validate mistake proofing options. |
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3 |
Implement permanent fix |
3.1 |
Liaise with relevant people to have systems/procedures changed to implement solution. |
3.2 |
Liaise with relevant people to implement the solution. |
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3.3 |
Liaise with relevant people to ensure self and others in the team or work area have an appropriate skills set. |
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3.4 |
Follow through to ensure implementation occurs. |
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Monitor implementation |
4.1 |
Critically observe the implementation. |
4.2 |
Compare the results of the implementation against the expected outcomes. |
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4.3 |
Modify solution to improve outcomes. |
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4.4 |
Ensure procedures reflect change. |
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4.5 |
Ensure training/assessment reflects change. |
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4.6 |
Audit change at agreed period/cycle. |
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4.7 |
Take action on any observed deviation. |
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5 |
Seek improvements |
5.1 |
Observe changes. |
5.2 |
Analyse process again, if required, to ensure improvements are sustained. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
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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Competitive systems and practices include one or more of: |
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Mistake proofing (baka-yoke or poka-yoke) includes one or more of: |
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Prioritising options for mistake proofing includes one or more of: |
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Procedures (written, verbal, visual, computer based, etc.) include one or any combination of: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5b04f318-804f-4dc0-9463-c3fb9a3fe998