SSC/ N 4301 Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
SSC/ N 4301
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
Overview This unit is about using software tools to simulate manufacturing conditions and, through testing different scenarios, identify improvements to optimize manufacturing processes.
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Applicable NOS Unit
SSC/ N 4301 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools SSC/ N 4301 Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
This unit is about using software tools to simulate manufacturing conditions and, through testing different scenarios, identify improvements to optimize manufacturing processes. Scope This unit/task covers the following: Boundary conditions include: time motion space environment energy properties of materials Software tools include: CAD CAE CAM PLM Appropriate people: line manager manufacturing process team subject matter experts client Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope To be competent, you must be able to: PC1. establish the nature and scope of manufacturing processes to be optimized PC2. obtain sufficient data/information to accurately simulate existing manufacturing processes and boundary conditions PC3. input required data/information into appropriate software tools PC4. simulate different scenarios as per instructions PC5. report the results of simulations to appropriate people using standard templates PC6. contribute to the analysis of results of simulations, as required PC7. contribute to presentation of recommendations to optimize manufacturing processes, as required PC8. obtain advice and guidance from appropriate people, where required PC9. comply with your organization’s policies, standards, procedures and 12
SSC/ N 4301
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
guidelines when using software tools to optimize manufacturing processes Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational You need to know and understand: KA1. your organization’s policies, procedures and processes for optimizing Context manufacturing processes using software tools and your role and (Knowledge of responsibilities in relation to this the company/ KA2. objectives and scope of the work and the importance of keeping within these organization and boundaries its processes) KA3. different types of software tools used for optimizing manufacturing processes and how to use and update these KA4. the purpose and importance of boundary conditions KA5. standard templates and tools available and how and when to use these KA6. how to record and present the results of simulations and recommendations KA7. how and where to report feedback KA8. who you may need to contact for advice and guidance and to refer problems that fall outside the limits of your authority B. Technical You need to know and understand: KB1. different sources of information and methodologies available for carrying out Knowledge optimization tests and how to access these KB2. how to carry out simulations and the importance of doing this correctly KB3. different types of simulations and how to select and run these KB4. the importance of making sure you use the most up to date simulations KB5. problems that can occur when running simulations and how to address these KB6. how to analyze and interpret simulations and the purpose of doing this KB7. current practice for optimizing manufacturing processes using software tools Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Writing Skills Generic Skills You need to know and understand how to: SA1. communicate with colleagues in writing Reading Skills You need to know and understand how to: SA2. follow instructions, guidelines, procedures, rules Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) You need to know and understand how to: SA3. listen effectively and orally communicate information B. Professional Skills Decision Making You need to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions on suitable courses of action Plan and Organize 13
SSC/ N 4301
C. Technical Skills
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools You need to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines Customer Centricity You need to know and understand how to: SB3. check your own work meets customer requirements SB4. meet and exceed customer expectations Problem Solving You need to know and understand how to: SB5. apply problem-solving approaches in different situations Analytical Thinking You need to know and understand how to: SB6. configure data and disseminate relevant information to others SB7. analyze data and activities Critical Thinking You need to know and understand how to: SB8. apply balanced judgments to different situations Attention to Detail You need to know and understand how to: SB9. check your work is complete and free from errors SB10. get your work checked by peers Team Working You need to know and understand how to: SB11. work effectively in a team environment You need to know and understand how to: SC1. agree objectives and work requirements SC2. use information technology effectively to input and/or extract data accurately SC3. store and retrieve information SC4. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your role
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SSC/ N 4301
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
NOS Version Control
NOS Code
SSC/ N 4301
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) [OPTIONAL] Industry IT-ITeS Industry Sub-sector
Engineering and R&D
Version number
0.1
Drafted on
30/04/2013 30/04/2013
Last reviewed on Next review date
30/06/2014
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Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
Overview This unit is about using software tools to simulate manufacturing conditions and, through testing different scenarios, identify improvements to optimize manufacturing processes.
11
Applicable NOS Unit
SSC/ N 4301 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools SSC/ N 4301 Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
This unit is about using software tools to simulate manufacturing conditions and, through testing different scenarios, identify improvements to optimize manufacturing processes. Scope This unit/task covers the following: Boundary conditions include: time motion space environment energy properties of materials Software tools include: CAD CAE CAM PLM Appropriate people: line manager manufacturing process team subject matter experts client Performance Criteria (PC) w.r.t. the Scope To be competent, you must be able to: PC1. establish the nature and scope of manufacturing processes to be optimized PC2. obtain sufficient data/information to accurately simulate existing manufacturing processes and boundary conditions PC3. input required data/information into appropriate software tools PC4. simulate different scenarios as per instructions PC5. report the results of simulations to appropriate people using standard templates PC6. contribute to the analysis of results of simulations, as required PC7. contribute to presentation of recommendations to optimize manufacturing processes, as required PC8. obtain advice and guidance from appropriate people, where required PC9. comply with your organization’s policies, standards, procedures and 12
SSC/ N 4301
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
guidelines when using software tools to optimize manufacturing processes Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organizational You need to know and understand: KA1. your organization’s policies, procedures and processes for optimizing Context manufacturing processes using software tools and your role and (Knowledge of responsibilities in relation to this the company/ KA2. objectives and scope of the work and the importance of keeping within these organization and boundaries its processes) KA3. different types of software tools used for optimizing manufacturing processes and how to use and update these KA4. the purpose and importance of boundary conditions KA5. standard templates and tools available and how and when to use these KA6. how to record and present the results of simulations and recommendations KA7. how and where to report feedback KA8. who you may need to contact for advice and guidance and to refer problems that fall outside the limits of your authority B. Technical You need to know and understand: KB1. different sources of information and methodologies available for carrying out Knowledge optimization tests and how to access these KB2. how to carry out simulations and the importance of doing this correctly KB3. different types of simulations and how to select and run these KB4. the importance of making sure you use the most up to date simulations KB5. problems that can occur when running simulations and how to address these KB6. how to analyze and interpret simulations and the purpose of doing this KB7. current practice for optimizing manufacturing processes using software tools Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Writing Skills Generic Skills You need to know and understand how to: SA1. communicate with colleagues in writing Reading Skills You need to know and understand how to: SA2. follow instructions, guidelines, procedures, rules Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills) You need to know and understand how to: SA3. listen effectively and orally communicate information B. Professional Skills Decision Making You need to know and understand how to: SB1. make decisions on suitable courses of action Plan and Organize 13
SSC/ N 4301
C. Technical Skills
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools You need to know and understand how to: SB2. plan and organize your work to achieve targets and deadlines Customer Centricity You need to know and understand how to: SB3. check your own work meets customer requirements SB4. meet and exceed customer expectations Problem Solving You need to know and understand how to: SB5. apply problem-solving approaches in different situations Analytical Thinking You need to know and understand how to: SB6. configure data and disseminate relevant information to others SB7. analyze data and activities Critical Thinking You need to know and understand how to: SB8. apply balanced judgments to different situations Attention to Detail You need to know and understand how to: SB9. check your work is complete and free from errors SB10. get your work checked by peers Team Working You need to know and understand how to: SB11. work effectively in a team environment You need to know and understand how to: SC1. agree objectives and work requirements SC2. use information technology effectively to input and/or extract data accurately SC3. store and retrieve information SC4. keep up to date with changes, procedures and practices in your role
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SSC/ N 4301
Optimize manufacturing processes using software tools
NOS Version Control
NOS Code
SSC/ N 4301
Credits(NVEQF/NVQF/NSQF) [OPTIONAL] Industry IT-ITeS Industry Sub-sector
Engineering and R&D
Version number
0.1
Drafted on
30/04/2013 30/04/2013
Last reviewed on Next review date
30/06/2014
15
