UNIT

MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

Release 1Current

Modification History

Release 1. New unit. Supersedes and not equivelant to MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment, MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task, MEM15002A Apply quality systems, MEM15024A Apply quality procedures, MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b7050d37-5fd0-4740-8f7d-3b7a49c10bb2

Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in manufacturing and engineering work situations, including planning routine work and participating in and following work health and safety (WHS) procedures. The unit applies to working either individually or in a team situation and includes contributing to work-related group activities in a manufacturing or engineering workplace.

This unit covers WHS skills associated with carrying out routine operational activities safely and in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

The unit covers the skills associated with participation in quality systems, communication and cooperation with others. The unit applies to workplaces with informal or formal quality management and improvement systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Band: A

Unit Weight: 2

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil.

Competency Field

Work health and safety

Range of Conditions

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Quality systems include one (1) or more of the following

quality planning

quality assurance

quality control

quality improvement procedures and processes

Task requirements include one (1) or more of the following:

timeframe

quality requirements

outcome and performance requirements

job history

checks

reporting requirements

tools and equipment

materials and parts

supporting documents

Specifications include one (1) or more of the following:

task lists

instructions

manufacturer manuals

diagrams and schematics

sketches

parts lists

SOPs

Planning includes one (1) or more of the following:

preparing a plan to complete the task

organising task into manageable steps including appropriate order and timing

monitoring the progress of processes related to own responsibilities

applying relevant WHS instructions

collecting, sorting, recording results of work

seeking advice and guidance on setting priorities and timeframes

seeking feedback from supervisor, trainer or mentor

Unit Mapping Information

Release 1. New unit. Supersedes and not equivelant to MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment, MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task, MEM15002A Apply quality systems, MEM15024A Apply quality procedures, MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment.

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