ICPSUP583 — Troubleshoot and optimise the production process

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What an assessment for ICPSUP583 must cover

60 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 30 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Evaluate production for efficiency purposes

1.1Machine operations, staff and production process organisation are evaluated on an ongoing basis to make production efficiency gains
1.2Production schedule is analysed according to production output, inventory, procurements, time constraints, supply capacities and requirements
1.3Quality standards and safe work practices are examined to ensure compliance
1.4Changeover/make ready processes are reviewed for production efficiency gains
1.5Recommendations covering the above areas are developed and documented

2 Optimise production efficiency

2.1Compliance to specified requirements is checked to ensure efficiency is maintained
2.2Non-compliance is identified and investigated to determine causes
2.3Production standards or machines are set and/or changed according to enterprise procedures
2.4Changeover/make ready times and processes are monitored to ensure times are maintained or improved
2.5Production schedule is monitored and adjusted according to production output, inventory, procurements, time constraints and supply capacities and requirements to ensure efficiency is maintained

3 Troubleshoot production efficiency problems

3.1Corrective or preventive action is implemented where appropriate
3.2Changes are communicated to relevant personnel in a logical and easily understood manner
3.3Changes are monitored and adjusted to confirm improvement to production efficiency

4 Troubleshoot material and machining problems

4.1Evaluation of material or product structure is conducted to identify options for production and required tuning and adjustments are completed
4.2Idiosyncrasies of machines are reviewed and adjustments or tuning undertaken to compensate or to exploit the idiosyncrasy within the manufacturer’s specifications
4.3Options are assessed to determine most effective/efficient method of production, ensuring highest quality and yield from materials and ease of production
4.4Options and recommendations are documented for future reference according to enterprise procedures

5 Document changes and remedies

5.1Changes to production process are documented according to enterprise procedures
5.2Adjustments to machines are recorded according to enterprise procedures
5.3Documentation is circulated according to enterprise procedures, if required

Performance evidence

recommend and implement new, more efficient production processes and troubleshoot problems within the production process that affect efficiency gains
produce a portfolio that demonstrates each element has been carried out (including records of standards and monitoring procedures, and evidence of effectiveness)
create production efficiencies – confirmed through discussions with senior management and review of workplace documentation.

Knowledge evidence

Setting quality standards
describe how inspection criteria for print quality are set
explain why quality of artwork/film has a bearing on quality of the printed product
list quality standards set by the customer
explain how quality standards determine inspection specifications
Identifying production requirements and capacities
describe job requirements that determine production processes
explain how to identify special production requirements and possible problems
list criteria used to determine availability of machines, materials and labour
identify work health and safety (WHS) concerns to consider when planning production
Causes of failure
list common causes of failure in each production area that need to be monitored
list procedures implemented to minimise the effect of failure.
Revising schedules
explain how production schedules are monitored and amended
describe consideration given to revising production schedules to take customer requirements and job complexity into account
Evaluating re-work methods
outline who is responsible for evaluating re-work of unacceptable items
identify the method of re-work that has been determined
list criteria set to monitor re-work
describe requirements established for inspection of re-working material to customer’s specifications
Determining unacceptable items and evaluating production procedures
identify what causes unacceptable items
describe records kept on acceptable and rejected items
describe records kept on the reason for rejection
determine the cause for the rejection and explain how the problem has been rectified
Quality improvements
explain information that needs to be monitored to maintain standards
identify who should be involved in monitoring quality standards
explain how enterprise improvements affect quality standards.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and comprehends information in a range of texts including relatively complex workplace policies and procedures • Examines records to determine compliance
Writing: Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation
Oral Communication: Provides clear explanations using language appropriate to audience and environment
Numeracy: Uses simple mathematical calculations and arranges numerical information sequentially when dealing with time constraints and machine optimisation
Navigate the world of work: Takes full responsibility for compliance with organisational policies and procedures • Understands how own role meshes with others and contributes to broader work goals
Interact with others: Identifies requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels, format, and content to suit purpose and audience
Get the work done: Develops plans to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they contribute to operational and strategic goals • Uses systematic, analytical processes to solve problems in complex, non-routine situations; setting goals, gathering relevant information and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria • Recognises and anticipates an increasing range of familiar problems and develop contingency plans for implementation, as required • Reflects on how digital systems and tools are used, or could be used to achieve work goals

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What does an assessment tool for ICPSUP583 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ICPSUP583 needs to address all 60 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 30 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ICPSUP583?

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