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Title / Demonstrate basic knowledge of establishing improvements in a manufacturing environment
Level / 3 / Credits / 2
Purpose / This unit standard is designed for people within manufacturing industries who are engaged in production processes and are required to have an understanding of how improvements are established.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the benefits of continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment; demonstrate knowledge of output measures in a manufacturing environment; describe how continuous improvement systems are promoted in a manufacturing environment; and identify and describe opportunities for improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Classification / Manufacturing Skills > Manufacturing Processes
Available grade / Achieved
Explanatory notes
1References
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the: Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992; Resource Management Act 1991; Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996and any subsequent amendments.
2Definition
Worksite procedures– documents that include: worksite rules, codes, and practices; equipment operating instructions; documented quality management systems; and health and safety requirements.
3Assessment information
–All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented worksite safety procedures (where these exceed the codes) for personal, product, and worksite safety), and must also meet the obligations required under current legislation.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe the benefits of continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Evidence requirements
1.1Benefits of continuous improvement are described in terms of cost savings, product quality, competitiveness, and safety.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of output measures in a manufacturing environment.
Evidence requirements
2.1Quality and/or product requirements are described in accordance with worksite procedures.
Rangemay include but is not limited to – dimensions, volume, weight, performance, visual appearance.
2.2Key performance indicators (KPIs) and their methods of measurement are described in accordance with worksite procedures.
RangeKPIs may include but are not limited to – daily targets, rejection rates, tolerances.
Outcome 3
Describe how continuous improvement systems are promoted in a manufacturing environment.
Evidence requirements
3.1Worksite procedures for identifying potential improvements are described in terms of methods or systems used.
3.2Methods for implementing and updating worksite procedures for changes within operator's area of control are described in accordance with worksite procedures.
3.3Procedures for requesting and recommending changes outside operator's area of control are described in terms of communication with relevant personnel.
Rangepersonnel may include but is not limited to – team leader, supervisor, maintenance, human resources, marketing, despatch.
Outcome 4
Identify and describe opportunities for improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Evidence requirements
4.1Examples from the worksite where improved organisation and/or housekeeping could be applied are identified, and the resulting improvements are described in terms of worksite benefits.
Rangeworksite benefits may include but are not limited to – cost savings, product quality, competitiveness, safety;
examples may include but are not limited to – safety issues, communication methods, training procedures, equipment maintenance, product presentation, quality, volume;
evidence of two examples is required.
4.2Examples from the worksite where wastage could be eliminated or reduced are identified, and the resulting improvements are described in terms of worksite benefits.
Rangeworksite benefits may include but are not limited to – cost savings, product quality, competitiveness;
examples of wastage may include but are not limited to – raw materials, finished product, expertise, time;
evidence of two examples of wastage is required.
Planned review date / 31 December 2015Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 26 July 2005 / 31 December 2012
Revision / 2 / 24 August 2007 / 31 December 2014
Review / 3 / 18 March 2011 / N/A
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference / 0013
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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