List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 | Determine issues that affect process efficiency | 1.1 | Investigate issues affecting output and quality |
| 1.2 | Determine potential/actual sources of wastage |
| 1.3 | Identify or develop appropriate performance measurement indicators |
| 1.4 | Identify hazards and required controls associated with the process |
2 | Monitor and measure process efficiency | 2.1 | Monitor performance of process/equipment/raw material usage |
| 2.2 | Identify variations and divergence from trends |
| 2.3 | Identify factors inhibiting process efficiency |
3 | Participate in developing methods for improving process efficiencies | 3.1 | Analyse problems/areas for improvement in process efficiencies |
| 3.2 | Utilise appropriate problem-solving tools and techniques for identifying areas for improvement |
| 3.3 | Identify and take into account external factors |
| 3.4 | Identify required changes to process, standards and procedures |
| 3.5 | Recommend strategies for improvement to relevant personnel |
4 | Participate in implementing process improvement strategies | 4.1 | Implement developed strategies to improve process efficiency. |
| 4.2 | Monitor performance of changes |
| 4.3 | Evaluate results of changes |
| 4.4 | Report results to relevant personnel |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:
read and interpret information from a range of sources to identify production inefficiencies and strategies to minimise them
complete workplace forms and production reports
use problem-solving tools to identify strategies for improvements
apply operational knowledge to non-routine problems
communicate effectively with relevant personnel at all levels to:
identify and recommend improvement strategies
implement the strategies
evaluate and report the results of implementation.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
duty of care
organisation procedures
information systems and data collation
measures of process efficiency
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls
relevant equipment and operational processes.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or practical assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.