Manage glass industry production scheduling

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFGG4011, 'Manage glass industry production scheduling'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage glass industry production scheduling' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify production requirements

1.1 Accurately identify production requirements from analysis of sales forecasts, stock holding and other relevant information

1.2 Identify and confirm production priorities through evaluation of documentation and consultation with key stakeholders

2. Confirm resource requirements

2.1 Confirm stock levels of raw materials, packaging components and consumables against production requirements

2.2 Determine equipment capacity and human resources to meet production requirements

3. Develop production schedule

3.1 Develop production schedule to meet demand and delivery timelines within production capacity and budget

3.2 Establish production schedule that minimises stock and product holdings and maximises production efficiency

3.3 Establish and maintain communication with other key production personnel

3.4 Document production schedule and make available to relevant personnel in a timely manner and in format suited to the audience

4. Monitor production

4.1 Identify actual or potential barriers through regular production monitoring

4.2 Monitor resource usage rates and identify potential shortages

4.3 Identify and assess unplanned events that could affect the schedule and put appropriate action plans put in place

5. Adjust production schedule

5.1 Assess production schedule adjustments to take account of changed conditions and negotiate and communicate changes to relevant production personnel in a timely manner

5.2 Identify resource implications of amended schedule and assess resources to meet requirements

5.3 Identify and communicate potential failure to meet delivery deadlines to relevant personnel in a timely manner

5.4 Accurately amend schedule documentation in accordance workplace procedures

6. Review production schedule

6.1 Identify, investigate and report variances in production against schedule in accordance with workplace procedures

6.2 Seek feedback and input from personnel responsible for implementing the schedule

6.3 Identify improvement opportunities from research and consultation

6.4 Revise scheduling process to reflect identified opportunities and communicate to relevant personnel