Other Training Resources for Competitive Manufacturing
Unit Standard Aligned
A number of Australian companies developed training resources (mainly trainee manuals) that are aligned to selected unit standards on lower as well as higher levels. Please purchase these directly through the supplier:
Manufacturing Skills Australia, our partner industry training organisation has 7 resources available that feature an assessor guide, mentor/trainer guide, learner guide and learner notes, covering units from levels two (2) to 6 (2).
For further details, click here
A further five resources will be available in mid 2008, covering level 2 (2) and level 4 units (3) with planning, leading 5 S and proactive maintenance focus.
In addition a CM toolbox can be purchased or downloaded from: http://toolboxes.flexiblelearning.net.au/series10/10_04.htm
As per end of 2007 Aspire Training and Consulting published resources, including student workbooks and facilitator guides aligned to 13 unit standards ranging from level 2 (6 units) to 6 (2 units). For further detail see:
http://aspiretraining.com.au/pdf/Aspire_Price_list_%26_Order_form_Jun08.pdf
As per end of 2007 Workplace Learning Initiatives produced two CDs featuring learner guides, trainer guides and resource sheets. The resources align to competencies of eight unit standards for the lower level Australian qualification in competitive manufacturing. They cater in particular for workers who may need help with reading, writing and/or numeracy tasks. A third CD is due out in late 2008, covering a further 4 unit standards (3 level 4 units). For further detail see:
http://www.wli.com.au/Publications.htm#PuttingTheCustomer
A number of key providers in competitive / lean manufacturing have developed their own resources and map these against the unit standards, including CBI International, Centre for TPM, Improve Group and Lean RT.
These resources typically are available as part of an overall package including consulting, coaching, training delivery and assessment. Most resources consist of:
Non-Aligned Resources:
A vast number of internet sites offer resources on continuous improvement, typically on selected topics.
One of the largest website is; http://www.superfactory.com/
This site features:
For sale at good rates.
A number of Australian companies developed training resources (mainly trainee manuals) that are aligned to selected unit standards on lower as well as higher levels. Please purchase these directly through the supplier:
Manufacturing Skills Australia, our partner industry training organisation has 7 resources available that feature an assessor guide, mentor/trainer guide, learner guide and learner notes, covering units from levels two (2) to 6 (2).
For further details, click here
A further five resources will be available in mid 2008, covering level 2 (2) and level 4 units (3) with planning, leading 5 S and proactive maintenance focus.
In addition a CM toolbox can be purchased or downloaded from: http://toolboxes.flexiblelearning.net.au/series10/10_04.htm
As per end of 2007 Aspire Training and Consulting published resources, including student workbooks and facilitator guides aligned to 13 unit standards ranging from level 2 (6 units) to 6 (2 units). For further detail see:
http://aspiretraining.com.au/pdf/Aspire_Price_list_%26_Order_form_Jun08.pdf
As per end of 2007 Workplace Learning Initiatives produced two CDs featuring learner guides, trainer guides and resource sheets. The resources align to competencies of eight unit standards for the lower level Australian qualification in competitive manufacturing. They cater in particular for workers who may need help with reading, writing and/or numeracy tasks. A third CD is due out in late 2008, covering a further 4 unit standards (3 level 4 units). For further detail see:
http://www.wli.com.au/Publications.htm#PuttingTheCustomer
A number of key providers in competitive / lean manufacturing have developed their own resources and map these against the unit standards, including CBI International, Centre for TPM, Improve Group and Lean RT.
These resources typically are available as part of an overall package including consulting, coaching, training delivery and assessment. Most resources consist of:
Non-Aligned Resources:
A vast number of internet sites offer resources on continuous improvement, typically on selected topics.
One of the largest website is; http://www.superfactory.com/
This site features:
- Inspiring books
- PowerPoint presentations
- On-line learning opportunities for competitive manufacturing,
- Large tool box with templates, forms and tools and
- List of videos and DVDs presenting case studies
For sale at good rates.