Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSS403086 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Improve cost factors in work practices

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSS403086 - Improve cost factors in work practices
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by an individual to evaluate the product or process outcomes of a team or work group in terms of their cost components and to be able to determine, in general terms, the cost impacts of alternative actions. This includes the efficient organisation of own work, and that of others in a work area or within a team, and the improvement of throughput and cycle times.This applies to team members who will be required to problem solve, show initiative, plan, organise and manage own output and development. Decisions are made within the scope of the authority of the individual and other employees in the area or team and according to procedures.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Competitive systems and practices
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Analyse cost components of work area or team function
  • Identify cost components in the product or process
       
Element: Identify costs factors under control of area or employees in the team
       
Element: Identify causes of variability in costs
       
Element: Analyse impact of costs on production or process activities undertaken
       
Element: Improve cost-efficiency of processes and procedures
  • Identify methods of improving productivity and reducing costs within area or team’s responsibility
       
Element: Calculate cost benefit ratio of alternative methods of improving productivity and reducing costs
       
Element: Consult with all stakeholders regarding possible changes
       
Element: Recommend changes which will increase productivity and reduce cost and variability
       
Element: Implement recommended changes in consultation with stakeholders
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify cost components in the product or process 
 
 
 
Identify methods of improving productivity and reducing costs within area or team’s responsibility 
 
 
 
 

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