Identify and suggest improvements to working practices and procedures whilst maintaining mechanical plant and equipment
URN: COGPEM43
Business Sectors (Suites): Process Engineering Maintenance
Developed by: Cogent
Approved on:
27 Mar 2018
Overview
This standard is about your competence in identifying and suggesting improvements. You will be required to collect and assess information on current practices and suggest opportunities for improvement by following agreed company procedures.
This standard deals with the following:
1 Identify and suggest improvements to working practices and procedures whilst maintaining mechanical plant and equipment
During this work you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements, procedures and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 take into consideration health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines
P2 collect information and feedback on current working practices and procedures
P3 assess current working practices and procedures against agreed standards
P4 identify opportunities for improving working practices and procedures
P5 make suggestions for improvements that are realistic and which indicate the benefits that might be achieved
P6 ensure that suggested improvements meet organisational requirements
P7 present suggestions for improvements in accordance with organisational procedures
P8 contribute to discussions about work practices and quality
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of what your responsibilities are in respect of Health, Safety and Environment. This should include the limits of your personal responsibility, your legal responsibility for your own health and safety and the health and safety of others
K2 you must have a working knowledge of the relevant regulations and the safe working practices and procedures required within your work area
K3 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the sources of information that are available from the: company records, company procedures, clients, personal experience, tool box talks
K4 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of work improvement methods and techniques that are set by your company
K5 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of organisational structure, improvement systems and procedures that are set by your company
K6 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of presentation of information as described by the company procedures
K7 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of the working relationships taking account of the organisation structure, the individuals and any external influences
K8 you must have a working knowledge and understanding of your responsibilities with regard to the reporting lines and procedures in your working environment
Scope/range
Scope Performance
1 The engineering activities will be within your own area expertise and contained within the oil and gas, chemicals manufacture and petroleum industries.
2 The complexity of activities will be those processes and systems on which the maintenance activities are being conducted.
3 The type and range of improvements to be identified will involve the changes to existing procedures and processes covering safety, quality, time and cost.
4 The methods for identifying improvements may include use of senses, discussions at tool box talks and own work practices.
5 The presentation techniques will be in line with company procedures.
Scope Knowledge
The Knowledge and Understanding levels expressed indicate the minimum level of knowledge and understanding sufficient to perform your role in a manner that would normally be associated with the minimum acceptable performance of a competent person undertaking your role.
The expression ”working knowledge and understanding” indicates you are able to:
1 Identify and apply relevant information, procedures and practices to your usual role in your expected working environments needing only occasional recourse to reference materials
2 Describe, in your own words, the principles underlying your working methods. This does not mean the ability to quote “Chapter and verse”. Rather you must know what supporting information is available, how and where to find it and from whom to seek further guidance and information confirm any additional required detail
3 Interpret and apply the information obtained to your role, your working practice and in your expected working environment
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Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
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Version Number
2
Indicative Review Date
27 Mar 2022
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Cogent
Original URN
ECS 1.23
Relevant Occupations
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Professionals, Manufacturing Technologies
SOC Code
2125
Keywords
identify, suggest, improvements, procedures, practices, mechanical, plant, equipment