Course Title: Implement a Just-in-Time (JIT) system

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5287

Course Title: Implement a Just-in-Time (JIT) system

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 80.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MKTG6064C

Brunswick Campus

TAFE

320T Design (TAFE)

Face-to-Face or Internet


Course Contact: Garry Amy

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email: design.tafe@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate the implementation and operation of a Just-in-Time (JIT)/kanban system in the organisation.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

ICPSU485C Implement a Just-in-Time (JIT) system

Elements:

1. Monitor the operation of the JIT system

2. Liaise with relevant stakeholders

3. Improve the JIT system


Learning Outcomes

In a typical scenario, the team leader will need to monitor the operation of the JIT system and facilitate its working. This will involve liaison with stakeholders as well as examining the data generated. They will need to be alert to potential problems and areas for improvement. This unit comes from the Competitive Manufacturing Initiative group of competency standards.


Overview of Assessment

Evidence of the ability to:
• The competent team leader will at all times know the state of the JIT system in their area and will take actions to ensure its smooth operation on a day to day basis as well as recommend/undertake actions to improve it long term. Evidence should be available of the team leader’s facilitation of the operation of the JIT system and their recommendations for making improvements
• Evidence should be gathered from an extended period showing routine support for the JIT system and regular improvements made or recommended.