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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish production requirements
  2. Prepare production plan
  3. Monitor and coordinate variations to plan
  4. Maintain records

Range Statement

Specifies 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. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work relates to the interface between sales/marketing, purchasing and production areas and may involve dealing with the unpredictability of variables, such as sales, raw materials, machinery availability, operator availability and quality variations

work requires individuals to demonstrate conceptual and analytical ability, discretion, judgement and problem solving under limited guidance in line with a broad plan, budget or strategy

customers or suppliers may be internal or external

Production operations include:

repetitive production runs

short runs

quick changes

indent orders

stock replenishment

Large scale production or small business types include:

cabinet making

wood machining

furniture polishing

glass and glazing

soft furnishing

upholstery

bed and mattress making

floor covering and finishing

picture framing

musical instruments

Production planning includes:

the establishment of an overall plan for manufacture/product delivery in conjunction with marketing/merchandising area

Workplace organisation systems include:

just in time (JIT)

quick response

quality systems

team processes and benchmarking

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

enterprise business plan

production procedures/flows

previous production plans

production and planning policies and other documentation

machine/equipment manufacturer specifications and instructions

organisation work orders

job procedures

work instructions

legislation/regulations/national and industry codes and practices relevant to the production environment and processes

Performance Evidence

Collect, organise and understand information related to furnishing work instructions and work orders and safety procedures

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Establish and confirm the production requirements for a significant production requirement by:

preparing the production plan

monitoring and coordinating variations to the plan

maintaining records

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Lead others and work effectively to improve production quality and outcomes

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Use workplace technology related to the coordination, including communication equipment, time and management aids and other measuring devices

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity and encourage participation of employees in the planning of work activities and changes