View Unit : Principles of Single Minute Exchange of Dies _SMED_ in food operations

Unit

Unit Reference Number

L/601/2990

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Principles of Single Minute Exchange of Dies _SMED_ in food operations

Unit Level

Level 3

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

4.2 Manufacturing Technologies

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit is designed to assess the underpinning knowledge and understanding of learners in the workplace context, for understanding the principles of single minute exchange of dies (SMED) in food operations. It can be assessed on or off the job.

The learner must demonstrate their current knowledge and understanding, to meet all assessment criteria. Assessment methods appropriate to the needs of the learner must be used to generate satisfactory evidence of knowledge and understanding.

The Improve Assessment Strategy sets out the overarching assessment requirements.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the SMED approach, objective and its contribution to Total Productive Maintenance	1.1	State the name of the person who developed SMED approach and method
		1.2	Define what the SMED approach aims to achieve in product changeovers
		1.3	Summarise the SMED objective
		1.4	Explain the integral relationship of SMED with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) as one of the six major losses
		1.5	Outline the 4 analysis phases of SMED.
2	Understand a changeover operation and techniques considered for SMED analysis	2.1	Explain how the health, safety and hygiene requirements of a work area can influence the process of SMED
		2.2	Describe a changeover operation that is considered for SMED analysis
		2.3	Summarise the eight techniques that should be considered in implementing SMED
		2.4	Distinguish between external set up and internal set up operations
		2.5	Explain why it is preferable to convert internal set up to external set up operations where possible
		2.6	State the four conceptual stages which SMED improvement should pass through.
3	Understand how to analyse and improve changeovers using SMED	3.1	Summarise the seven basic steps to reducing changeover using the SMED system
		3.2	Summarise the key elements within a changeover operation which would be essential to observe in a SMED analysis
		3.3	Explain why it is important to record all necessary data during a SMED analysis
		3.4	Explain why it is necessary to take into account parallel operations in carrying out SMED improvements
		3.5	Explain what the economic batch quantity ratio is and how this impacts on SMED activity and changeover efficiencies
		3.6	Describe why it is important to be clear about the levels of authority of personnel linked to SMED improvements.
4	Understand the potential benefits and added value of SMED	4.1	Explain what the potential benefits are of using the SMED approach to changeover improvements
4	Understand the potential benefits and added value of SMED	4.2	Clarify what value added to normal line running operations can be gained from SMED activities.

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