View Unit : Leading value stream mapping _VSM_ activities

Unit

Unit Reference Number

M/600/5563

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Leading value stream mapping _VSM_ activities

Unit Level

Level 4

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

4.1 Engineering, 4.2 Manufacturing Technologies, 15.3 Business Management

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in a work environment and must be assessed in accordance with the ‘Common Requirements for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) in the QCF’ which can be downloaded from Semta’s website: http://www.semta.org.uk/training_providers__awarding/national_occupational_standard/qca_assessment_requirements.aspx

Additional assessment requirements have been published by Semta. These additional assessment requirements are set down in Semta’s Business-Improvement Techniques Level 4 unit assessment strategy which can be downloaded from Semta’s website: http://www.semta.org.uk/training_providers__awarding/national_occupational_standard/qca_assessment_requirements.aspx

Unit specific additional assessment requirements:

The word lead is used throughout this unit. This means that although the outcomes of this unit may be carried out and achieved as part of a team, it is necessary for the learner to demonstrate a level of overriding management and direction of the activities as a whole. This may be in the form of coordinating multiple activities, using company strategies and objectives to determine activity focus and managing projects involving improvement initiatives. The learner will have a leading role in controlling activity focus and planning.

Specific quantifiable and auditable personal contributions in the achievement of this unit are also required to fulfil this unit.

Competence in all the areas covered by the standard is required.

Your ability to combine the performance statements specified when applying the principles and processes of this unit must be demonstrated.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	1a. Lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities	1.1	Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines
		1.2	Lead the activities within the learner’s area of responsibility to include all of the following: • set out an communicate the purpose of the improvement activities • involve the team in planning how the improvement activity will be achieved • ensure each team member has individual objectives and understands how these objectives contribute to the overall improvement objective • provide advice and support the team to achieve both team and individual improvement objectives • motivate the team to present their own improvement ideas • encourage the team and/or individuals to take the lead where appropriate • agree the implementation of the improvement ideas • negotiate any physical and/or financial resources required to implement the improvement activity (where appropriate) • monitor the progress of improvement activities • deal with any organisational problems identified during the improvement activity
		1.3	Approve the selection of appropriate parts or materials on which the activity is to be carried out
		1.4	Lead the value stream mapping process on the chosen parts, using appropriate improvement tools and techniques
		1.5	Lead the creation of and approve a current state map for the parts or materials chosen to include all of the following: • part or material flow through the process • information flow • inventory • set-up and cycle times for each operation • lead time for the part or material • value-adding percentage of lead time • delays which occur between each operation • Takt time and schedules for the chosen part • customer and supplier ordering and delivery
2	1b. Lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities (continued)	2.1	Confirm problems or conditions within the current state map where improvements can be made
		2.2	Confirm opportunities for improvements and waste that needs to be removed, in order to create a future state map covering three of the following: • improved workflow • improved lead time • improved quality • improved safety • less inventory • improved flexibility • less waste/cost
		2.3	Lead the production of and approve a future state map to include all of the following: • part or material flow through the process • information flow • inventory • set-up and cycle times for each operation • lead time for the part or material • value-adding percentage of lead time • delays which occur between each operation • Takt time and schedules for the chosen part • customer and supplier ordering and delivery
		2.4	Lead the implementation of the changes identified
3	2a. Know how to lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities	3.1	Describe the health and safety requirements of the area in which they are leading the value stream mapping activity
		3.2	Explain how to plan the resources and time needed to carry out the agreed activity
		3.3	Explain how a part is selected for a value stream mapping activity
		3.4	Explain from whom authority is gained for release of people and resources for the value stream mapping activity
		3.5	Explain how to structure and run a value stream mapping event
		3.6	Describe the principles and processes for the deployment of value stream mapping
		3.7	Explain how improvements to the process can be achieved
		3.8	Explain how to evaluate improvement ideas and select those that will give the greatest benefit for the least spend
		3.9	Explain how to set quantifiable objectives and targets for the future state maps
4	2b. Know how to lead value stream mapping (VSM) activities (continued)	4.1	Explain how to create standard operating procedures (SOPs)
		4.2	Describe the techniques used to visually communicate the information and results of the process
		4.3	Describe the techniques of problem solving and root cause analysis
		4.4	Explain systems lead time, how they differ from actual lead time, and how both are constructed
		4.5	Explain how to calculate Takt time
		4.6	Describe the principles of increasing process capacity
		4.7	Explain what constitutes value adding and non-value adding activities
		4.8	Describe the extent of their own authority, and to whom they should report in the event of problems that they cannot resolve

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