Diploma of Production Management - MSA50311

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Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to plan, direct and coordinate production activities in a manufacturing environment. The qualification has been developed with the process manufacturing sector as a focus. It may also be applied to other organisations in the value chain.

The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies. The qualification may also be achieved through recognition processes.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The MSA50311 Diploma of Production Management specifies the competencies required for employment in job roles related to assisting organisations to improve production.

Employment outcomes related to this qualification may include roles such as a production or operations manager.

Application

This qualification provides skills that can be applied to the design and control of production systems within an organisation, including:

planning and scheduling

tracking and analysing

directing and operating.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

23.6%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

21.3%

Managers

21.2%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

12.7%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.6%

Accommodation and Food Services

10.8%

Public Administration and Safety

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Units & Packaging

To be awarded the MSA50311 Diploma of Production Management, competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency. one (1) core unit of competency nine (9) elective units of competency, as specified below Elective units must include: a minimum of two (2) units from each of Group A, Group B and Group C the balance of units, to a maximum of three (3), can be selected from: units from Group A, B or C, not previously selected units available at Diploma level from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisite requirements. Please refer to the individual units for details. Prerequisites are to be counted towards the total number required to complete the qualification.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title
MSAENV472B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency

Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSS405022A	Design a process layout
MSS405030A	Optimise cost of product or service
MSS405060A	Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation
MSS405075A	Facilitate the development of a new product	*
MSAPMOPS401A	Trial new process or product
BSBFIM501A	Manage budgets and financial plans
FNSORG501A	Develop and manage a budget
MEM14001B	Schedule material deliveries
TLIL4059A	Implement asset management systems
TLIL5055A	Manage a supply chain
TLIP4013A	Implement and monitor logistics planning and process
TLIR4008A	Implement and supervise stocktaking procedures
TLIR4009A	Implement purchasing systems
TLIR4010A	Plan purchasing
TLIR5006A	Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies
TLIX5015A	Establish supply chains

Group B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSS402030A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS404052A	Apply statistics to operational processes
MSS405031A	Undertake value analysis of a product or process costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS405032A	Analyse cost implications of maintenance strategy
MSS405050A	Determine and improve process capability	*
MSS405053A	Manage application of six sigma for process control and improvement	*
MSS405061A	Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
MSS405081A	Develop a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS405082A	Adapt a proactive maintenance strategy to the process operations sector	*
MSAPMSUP390A	Use structured problem solving tools
MSAPMSUP400A	Develop and monitor quality systems
BSBMGT403A	Implement continuous improvement
PMAOPS500A	Optimise production systems

Group C

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSS405041A	Implement improvement systems in an organisation
MSS405070A	Develop and manage sustainable energy practices
MSAENV672B	Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
MSAPMOHS401A	Assess risk
MSAPMOHS503A	Maintain the workplace OHS management system
MSAPMOHS510A	Manage risk	*
BSBINM501A	Manage an information or knowledge management system
BSBMGT502B	Manage people performance
BSBWRK510A	Manage employee relations
MEM11007B	Administer inventory procedures
MSS015002A	Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources
MSS015015A	Evaluate sustainability impact of a process
PMASUP520B	Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process
PSPPM501B	Design complex projects
PSPPM502B	Manage complex projects
PSPPM503B	Close complex projects
TLIA5058A	Manage facility and inventory requirements
TLIR4003A	Negotiate a contract
TLIR5005A	Manage a contract

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