PMBTECH406E — Diagnose production equipment problems

1 Identify variance in product and associated production output

• 1.1Examine product and associated production output for variance against job and equipment specifications
• 1.2Categorise identified variance by type and prioritise it for action

2 Determine most probable possible cause(s) of variance

• 2.1Analyse variance to determine possible causes
• 2.2Examine possible causes to prioritise more likely ones for further investigation
• 2.3Compare hypotheses of variance with available data to support diagnosis
• 2.4Identify most probable cause for further action

3 Develop and implement solution to rectify variance

• 3.1Develop solution for recommendation to rectify variance that considers work health and safety implications and established workplace procedures
• 3.2Use appropriate techniques to communicate recommendation and verify understanding
• 3.3Seek support from relevant stakeholders for recommendation
• 3.4Identify potential hazards and ensure controls are in place
• 3.5Implement agreed solution and monitor initial progress to ensure resolution is achieved

4 Check success of variance solution

• 4.1Monitor ongoing success of solution to product or production output variance
• 4.2Monitor work health and safety and other workplace impacts of solution
• 4.3Update workplace records and procedures to reflect solution

What does an assessment tool for PMBTECH406E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMBTECH406E needs to address all 29 unit components: 4 elements with 14 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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