Required skills

Required skills include

identifying parameters and context of manufacturing processes

investigating sustainability implications of manufacturing processes

identifying appropriate manufacturing processes and analysis techniques and software

evaluating WHS and regulatory requirements automation safety and risk management compliance sustainability and standards

investigating existing or planned software against manufacturing technical and efficiency requirements

applying lean systems and techniques to evaluate

facilities and services

plant and tooling

process layout

automation and process control

materials and product flow

buffer and emergency stocks

stores and warehousing

transport and logistics

maintenance management system

labour and skill requirements

reporting and documenting results of scoping principles and techniques identification and evaluation of systems layouts programs and flow charts

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

important features of products and processing options with regard to

maketing options and advantages

economic social and sustainability implications of products and processes

WHS and other regulatory requirements

plant facilities services and process layout

range of common modern manufacturing technical and work organisation processes including

volume production using transfer lines

cellular manufacturing

jobbing

metal shaping processes such as casting forging and machining

metal assembly fabricating and joining

plastic and rubber product manufacturing including various types of moulding and assembly

surface finishing based processes eg electroplating

process transfers and materials handling

packaging

warehousing stores and provision for logistics and transport

labour and skills distribution requirements of plant and processes

asset maintainability and reliability concepts and processes

process automation and control options

techniques for process improvement including

material and product flow measurement and improvement

feedback on product manufacturability for possible product modification

feedback from maintenance and life cycle costs for plant

quality assurance QA quality control QC and statistical process control SPC feedback

customer feedback on cost quality delivery and reliability

maintenance management systems and compatability with manufacturing processes

information flows and software options for process measurement and control

budgeting and costing processes

WHS risk management safe work methods statements SWMS work permits material safety data sheets MSDS codes of practice regulations standards and regulatory requirements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to evaluate plant facilities services and processes against defined process performance parameters This includes working individually and as part of a team in accordance with organisational procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

determine features and functions of manufacturing processes including manufacturing principles and techniques used and relevant internal and external context of manufacturing processes

identify relevant lean systems and techniques and apply in evaluation of manufacturing processes

evaluate WHS regulatory automation safety and risk management compliance

investigate sustainability implications of manufacturing processes

evaluate software facilities services plant and equipment tooling process layout automation and process control

identify appropriateness of materials and product flow and transfer operations buffer and emergency stocks warehousing stores and compatibility of maintenance management system

report and document results

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job then a simulated working environment must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM Metal and Engineering Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Defined parameters

Context of manufacturing processes

Automation safety

Appropriate technical and professional assistance

Standards and codes

Sustainability

Continuous improvement implementation

Automation

Information flow requirements