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. |
1 | Contribute to planning improvement events | 1.1 | Identify own role and functions and those of the broader office and how they contribute to value to the customer. |
| 1.2 | Make suggestions for changes that might lead to improvements in the targeted process. |
| 1.3 | Participate in team activities to identify breakthrough improvements to be implemented. |
| 1.4 | Identify own project tasks and task sequencing for improvements. |
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2 | Assist in making improvements | 2.1 | Identify metrics relevant to own role in the target process. |
| 2.2 | Gather baseline data on these metrics. |
| 2.3 | Undertake tasks as allocated in the project plan. |
| 2.4 | Communicate with team and project leader on progress, achievements and difficulties. |
| 2.5 | Contribute to making adjustments and finding solutions to problems. |
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3 | Contribute to evaluating improvements | 3.1 | Gather comparative data on the metrics once changes have been made. |
| 3.2 | Participate in team activities to evaluate the outcomes of the event. |
| 3.3 | Make suggestions for additional changes and/or improvements for areas of poor performance. |
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4 | Sustain improvements | 4.1 | Consistently apply the new procedures/processes in own work area. |
| 4.2 | Apply monitoring mechanisms. |
| 4.3 | Report non-conformances and suggestions for further improvements. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, on one (1) or more occasions, to:
participate in a breakthrough improvement activity
implement improvements relevant to own job
contribute to evaluation of improvements
sustain improvements in own job/work area.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role under routine only supervision, including:
breakthrough improvement/kaizen blitz processes
kaizen and kaizen blitz, their differences and complementarity
performance metrics – gathering and using
evaluation of improvements
methods of monitoring and sustaining performance.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be 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.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence 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.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.