| 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 operationsagile operationspreventative and predictive maintenance approachesstatistical process control systems, including six sigma and three sigmaJust in Time (JIT), kanban and other pull-related operations control systemssupply, value, and demand chain monitoring and analysis5S continuous improvement (kaizen)breakthrough improvement (kaizen blitz)cause/effect diagramsoverall equipment effectiveness (OEE)takt timeprocess mappingproblem solving run chartsstandard procedurescurrent reality tree. |
Quality parameters include one or more of: | finishsizedurabilityproduct or process variationsmaterialsalignmentcolourdamage and imperfectionstimeis complete/contains all required information/datacomplies to templateuses the correct styles and formats. |
Quality checks include one or more of: | visual inspectionphysical measurementschemical testschecks against patterns, templates, styles, formats and guidesprocessing time. |
Materials include one or more of: | physical raw materials orders, forms and other documentationservices required for undertaking an operation (e.g. power, water, compressed air and fuel). |
| Procedures (written, verbal, visual, computer based, etc) include one or more of: | work instructionsstandard operating procedures (SOPs)safe work method statementsformulas/recipesbatch sheetstemporary instructionsany similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant. |
Indicators of production performance include one or more of: | number of items/production ratedelays and causes of delays (where known) other information as specified in the procedures. |
Data entry/recording includes one or more of: | keyboardwritten (including ticks or signs)verbal. |
Sources of information/ documents include one or more of: | quality and Australian Standards and procedureswork instructions, patterns, designs and recipesorganisation work proceduresmanufacturer instructions for materials and equipmentorganisational or external personnelcustomer requirements. |
Investigate and report requires following set procedures which include one or more of: | verbal instructionsdocumented procedures other quality procedures as implemented within an organisation or work environment. |
Workplace context includes one or more of: | work organisation procedures and practices relating to the manufacture and quality outcomes for productsconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including:workplace agreements and awardsfederal or state/territory legislationstandard work practice. |
Reporting/communication includes one or more of: | verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and proceduresoral, written or visual communication, including simple data. |
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality includes one or more of | contributing to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary, in accordance with workplace proceduresfollowing safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality procedures as specified by materials/machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the organisation. |
Applicable regulations and legislation include one or more of | work health and safety (WHS) legislation relevant to workplace activitiesworkers compensation legislation. |