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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Competitive systems and practices | Competitive systems and practices may include, but are not limited to:lean operationsagile operationspreventative and predictive maintenance approachesmonitoring and data gathering systems, such as Systems Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Materials Resource Planning (MRP) and proprietary systems statistical 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 treeCompetitive systems and practices should be interpreted so as to take into account:the stage of implementation of competitive systems and practicesthe size of the enterprisethe work organisation, culture, regulatory environment and the industry sector |
Changeover | Changeover may refer to:equipment exchanges, such as an exchange of dies/tools (traditional) change between batcheschange between campaigns (process manufacturing)quantum equipment/process change to produce a different product |
Quick changeover | Quick changeovers may be known by a number of alternative titles depending on the industry sector. In manufacturing quick changeovers may be referred to as:single minute exchange of die (SMED)single-digit set-up – performing a set-up activity in a single-digit number of minutes (i.e. fewer than ten)one touch exchange of die (OTED) – literally, changing a die with one physical motion, such as pushing a button – broadly, an extremely simple procedure for performing a set-up activityWhile the term die is the traditional term, organisations that require changeovers using other equipment are also covered by this unit.This unit may not be applicable to a totally continuous operation producing only the one product, or simultaneous range of products. This is not applicable to a maintenance/pressure vessel inspection (PVI) shutdown as experienced by the continuous process manufacturers. However, where there are continuous operations on a campaign basis, it may be applied to the development of changeover procedures between campaigns or similar changeovers |
Set-up work | Set-up time is the work required to change over a machine or process from one item or operation to the next item or operation. It can be divided into two types: internal set-up work that can be done only when the machine or process is not actively engaged external set-up work that can be done concurrently with the machine or process performing productive duties |
Principles | The principles of quick changeover include:the principles of efficient movement as well as an understanding of equipment features and aids, including jigs, fixtures, locating devices and mechanical aids which will reduce human effort and time required |
Improved/eliminated | Activities which should be improved/eliminated include:those which take time or are unreliable in terms of outcome those which are difficult to do or have adverse OHS implications (e.g. repetitive strain injury, back injury and finger injuries) |
Hazards and risks | Hazards and risks include those related to:OHS regulatory complianceenvironmentcommercial and contractual obligationsAn acceptable risk profile for changeovers is one which, at the minimum, meets regulatory and organisation requirements and does not increase the current risk profile |
Procedures | Procedures may include:work instructionsstandard operating proceduresformulas/recipesbatch sheetstemporary instructions and similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plangood operating practice as may be defined by industry codes of practice (e.g. good manufacturing practice (GMP) and responsible care) government regulationsProcedures may be:written, verbal, computer-based or in some other format |