MSS405043 — Implement improvement systems in an organisation

1 Prepare for improvement systems implementation or adjustment

• 1.1Determine scope of improvement systems
• 1.2Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for inclusion in improvement systems
• 1.3Prepare operating instructions and other documentation needed for continuous and breakthrough improvement systems
• 1.4Ensure improvement documentation addresses compliance with health, safety and environment (HSE) and other regulatory requirements
• 1.5Identify and brief implementation team
• 1.6Prioritise areas of operation or processes requiring early action
• 1.7Prepare communication strategy for employees and other stakeholders
• 1.8Arrange for provision of infrastructure and other support for improvement systems
• 1.9Facilitate support for improvement systems with relevant managers and obtain any required authorisations

2 Implement or adjust improvement systems

• 2.1Arrange for initial or refresher training in continuous improvement (kaizen) and related competitive systems and practices for employees
• 2.2Facilitate the development of operating protocols for continuous improvement at the team level
• 2.3Establish decision-making mechanism for system-level continuous improvement
• 2.4Invite suggestions for breakthrough improvements and facilitate development of suggestions
• 2.5Establish mechanism for prioritising breakthrough improvements
• 2.6Establish breakthrough teams and implement priority breakthrough events
• 2.7Resolve points of disagreement and/or uncertainty over improvement systems implementation through consultation and, where required, by reference to procedures or other relevant authority

3 Monitor implementation or adjustment of improvement systems

• 3.1Consult stakeholders on processes and perceived success of early implementation of continuous and breakthrough improvement events
• 3.2Analyse processes and operations to quantify variations in KPIs over early period of implementation of improvement systems
• 3.3Identify and solve ongoing performance issues
• 3.4Negotiate any differences between problems and proposed solutions
• 3.5Facilitate development of plans and obtain agreements to implement further improvements
• 3.6Coordinate and oversee implementation of further improvements
• 3.7Measure changes and calculate benefits
• 3.8Complete all relevant documentation
• 3.9Communicate achievements to stakeholders

4 Institutionalise continuous improvement

• 4.1Arrange for regular reviews of improvement systems
• 4.2Integrate improvement system reports with other reporting processes, including visual management systems
• 4.3Arrange for regular reporting of improvement system results to customers and other critical stakeholders

What does an assessment tool for MSS405043 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSS405043 needs to address all 43 unit components: 4 elements with 28 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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