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 | Map the value stream | 1.1 | Select a product/product group for analysis. |
| 1.2 | Identify ultimate customer. |
| 1.3 | Identify ultimate supplier. |
| 1.4 | Identify all organisations between ultimate supplier and ultimate customer. |
| 1.5 | Identify all steps in own organisation. |
| 1.6 | Map value stream. |
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2 | Define customer need | 2.1 | Determine the features/benefits obtained by customers from product. |
| 2.2 | Determine methods of measuring the contribution to each feature/benefit. |
| 2.3 | Identify possible data sources for required measures. |
| 2.4 | Implement measurement of contribution to features/benefits. |
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3 | Assess the value added at each step | 3.1 | Identify value contributed by each external organisation. |
| 3.2 | Determine value added by each internal step. |
| 3.3 | Determine method of measuring value added. |
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4 | Reduce muda (waste) | 4.1 | Compare value added to customer benefit/feature. |
| 4.2 | Identify activities on value stream map which do not add to customer benefit/features. |
| 4.3 | Liaise with external value stream members to determine methods to reduce overall waste. |
| 4.4 | Take required actions to reduce waste. |
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 to analyse and map one (1) or more value streams (either for the first time or subsequently) and to:
develop an initial map of the value stream
define customer perceived need and from this assess the value added by each step
identify and minimise muda.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to analyse and map a value stream, including knowledge of:
value stream mapping and analysis techniques
muda identification and causes
details of the process being mapped in sufficient depth to allow analysis of the map
meaningful interactions of this value stream with other value streams
concepts of value added/non-value added and methods of determining/quantifying this.
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 value stream mapping exercise for 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.