MSS403084 - Improve changeovers assessment tool

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MSS403084
Improve changeovers

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024

This unit of competency covers the basic skills and knowledge required to improve changeovers.

This unit applies to an individual who is required to work on more than one product and to change between them as part of their work role. The product may be a physical or non-physical product and changeover may require a change of equipment or parts or it may require changing files, computer software, templates or some other changeover. It applies to the individualâ€™s own job at whatever organisational level they are employed and also applies to individuals who are assisting (or could assist) others to make a changeover.

The individual will typically be working closely with others, as part of a formal team, an ad hoc team or otherwise. They will liaise and communicate with these others, as required.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Record changeover process	1.1	Identify customer requirements and other specifications for required product or service.
		1.2	Identify last off good product or service and check against customer requirements and specifications.
		1.3	Identify likely start and required finish situations for last off or first off good product or service.
		1.4	Process map required steps in changeover.
		1.5	Identify any optional or alternative process steps.
		1.6	Record times and other relevant data on map.
		1.7	Confirm changeover map with relevant people.

2	Identify waste in changeover map	2.1	Identify all muda (waste) in changeover map.
		2.2	Identify internal and external changeover activities.
		2.3	Propose changes to reduce changeover time.

3	Make quicker changeover	3.1	Obtain any required authorisations and resources for proposed changes.
		3.2	Check there are no adverse quality, health, safety and environment (HSE) implications.
		3.3	Try out proposed changeover.
		3.4	Standardise improvement in accordance with procedures.

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, for at least two (2) changeovers, to:

follow process maps

categorise changeover steps as either internal or external

perform changeovers in accordance with procedures

recommend improvements to the changeover procedure.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role independently, including:

equipment and processes subject to changeover in own area

drawing and interpretation of process maps

principles and purpose of quick changeover

authorisation processes for change.

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:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of the workplace

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focussing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include improvement of changeovers in own workplace

will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations.

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.		Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Record changeover process	1.1	Identify customer requirements and other specifications for required product or service.
		1.2	Identify last off good product or service and check against customer requirements and specifications.
		1.3	Identify likely start and required finish situations for last off or first off good product or service.
		1.4	Process map required steps in changeover.
		1.5	Identify any optional or alternative process steps.
		1.6	Record times and other relevant data on map.
		1.7	Confirm changeover map with relevant people.

2	Identify waste in changeover map	2.1	Identify all muda (waste) in changeover map.
		2.2	Identify internal and external changeover activities.
		2.3	Propose changes to reduce changeover time.

3	Make quicker changeover	3.1	Obtain any required authorisations and resources for proposed changes.
		3.2	Check there are no adverse quality, health, safety and environment (HSE) implications.
		3.3	Try out proposed changeover.
		3.4	Standardise improvement in accordance with procedures.

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.
Competitive systems and practices include one or more of:	lean operations agile operations preventative and predictive maintenance approaches statistical process control systems, including six sigma and three sigma Just in Time (JIT), kanban and other pull-related operations control systems supply, value, and demand chain monitoring and analysis 5S continuous improvement (kaizen) breakthrough improvement (kaizen blitz) cause/effect diagrams overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) takt time process mapping problem solving run charts standard procedures current reality tree.
Changeover requires one or more of:	a change of equipment or parts changing (computer or paper) files changing computer software or templates other changes.
Muda (waste) includes all of:	overproduction waiting transporting inappropriate processing unnecessary inventory excess motion defects underutilised employees having no-one follow.