Spreadsheet: 19f516bf-956c-42c7-8f05-aa05ea30e7a0
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Manufacturing | Unnamed: 1 | Unnamed: 2 | Unnamed: 3 | Unnamed: 4 | Unnamed: 5
Pathway: Production
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
MNPB01.01 | Quality Process | #5: Quality Assurance Concepts and Techniques | Correct processes to assure that products meet quality standards. | Communicate quality problems. | Review quality problems with production operators.
 |  |  |  |  | Communicate quality problems promptly to appropriate parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Use established processes to document quality problems.
 |  |  |  |  | Summarize defect trends and report them to appropriate parties.
 |  |  |  | Suggest or perform corrective actions to correct quality problems. | Make minor quality issues or adjustments immediately.
 |  |  |  |  | Document quality issues or adjustments properly.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that recommendations for action are clear and concise, and supported by data.
 |  |  |  |  | Make recommendations in a timely way to appropriate parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Indicate that follow-up activities indicate that corrective action was taken.
 |  |  |  |  | Document product quality following corrective action.
 |  |  |  | Determine appropriate action for sub-standard product. | Execute quality control procedures to catch sub-standard products promptly within the defined quality systems.
 |  |  |  |  | Document decisions regarding sub-standard products for future retrieval.
 |  |  |  |  | Process sub-standard products appropriately.
 |  |  |  |  | Distribute documentation required for customers to appropriate parties.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Record process outcomes and trends to identify trends and recognize needs. | Maintain records on quality process to appropriate standards.
 |  |  |  |  | Chart outcomes of quality processes according to appropriate methods and standards.
 |  |  |  |  | Check data on quality processes for accuracy.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze quality process performance data to identify trends.
 |  |  |  |  | Report quality process performance data to appropriate parties in a timely way.
 |  |  |  | Identify and report performance and training issues to assess their affect on quality. | Identify performance and training issues related to quality in a timely manner.
 |  |  |  |  | Take corrective action for quality issues impacting the health or safety of workers.
 |  |  |  | Implement closed-loop corrective action to provide for ongoing production feedback. | Document evidence of corrective action in a timely manner.
 |  |  |  |  | Report change resulting from the corrective action to appropriate parties in the correct format.
 |  |  |  |  | Use spot checks to verify implementation of the corrective action.
 |  |  |  |  | Store reports properly for the required amount of time.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform ongoing audits to optimize the outcomes of the corrective actions.
 |  |  |  |  | Examine previous documentation on similar process issues to identify possible solutions.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
MNPB02.01 | Maintenance | #3: Employment in Manufacturing Occupations | Maintain equipment, tools and workstations. | Contact proper people and assure supplies are available to perform preventive maintenance and routine repair. | Verify that preventive maintenance schedule is in place and checked as appropriate.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that preventive maintenance is performed to schedule and documented completely in a timely manner.
 |  |  |  |  | Use the right procedures and forms to communicate repair needs to the correct parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that necessary repair work is checked through follow-up.
 |  |  |  |  | Have necessary supplies available to perform preventive maintenance.
 |  |  |  |  | Predict the results of failing to effectively communicate the preventive maintenance schedule, documentation, equipment needs, and outstanding repairs from shift-to-shift, to team members, to managers, and to others as required.
 |  |  |  |  | Follow all safety regulations when doing repairs.
 |  |  |  | Monitor equipment indicators to ensure it is operating correctly. | Compare equipment performance to optimal equipment operations on a regular schedule.
 |  |  |  |  | Investigate and correct abnormal equipment conditions in a timely manner.
 |  |  |  |  | Monitored equipment to ensure that the corrective action solved the problem.
 |  |  |  |  | Keep documentation of equipment repair history  complete, up-to-date, and accurate.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Provide documented training to assure maintenance activities meet company regulations. | Conduct training in an effective and appropriate manner.
 |  |  |  |  | Make documented preventive maintenance training materials readily available.
 |  |  |  |  | Keep training records updated and readily available.
 |  |  |  |  | Continuously examine the relevancy of training for use of equipment, tools, materials, and processes at the workstation.
 |  |  |  |  | Provide cross-training when appropriate.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that training and training documentation meet all company and regulatory requirements.
 |  |  |  | Perform daily housekeeping to maintain production schedules and provide a safe working environment. | Store tools and materials safely in proper locations.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify and report unsafe conditions promptly.
 |  |  |  |  | Take corrective action to correct unsafe conditions.
 |  |  |  |  | Keep workstations clean and clear of safety hazards.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that scheduled housekeeping inspections are passed.
 |  |  |  |  | Organize workstations to maximize efficiency.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that safety equipment is present and in proper working order.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
MNPB03.01 | Safety | #3: Employment in Manufacturing Occupations                                            #6: Safety in the Workplace | Maintain a safe and productive workplace. | Follow local, federal and company regulations to perform environmental and safety inspections. | Identify, report and monitor potential hazards in the workplace.
 |  |  |  |  | Take corrective action to correct potential hazards.
 |  |  |  |  | Review health, safety, and environmental documentation and policies thoroughly and regularly.
 |  |  |  |  | Ensure that inspections meet all relevant, health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
 |  |  |  |  | Complete inspections according to company schedule and procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Document inspection records and store them correctly.
 |  |  |  | Participate in emergency response teams to perform emergency drills. | Confirm that first aid training and certification on emergency and first aid procedures are complete and up-to-date.
 |  |  |  |  | Comply with company and regulatory policies and procedures to respond to emergencies.
 |  |  |  |  | Promptly document emergency drills and incidents according to company and regulatory procedures.
 |  |  |  | Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action. | Identify, report, and document conditions presenting a threat to health, safety, and the environment.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify corrective actions.
 |  |  |  |  | Consult appropriate parties about corrective actions and promptly take corrective actions following company procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Track and report ongoing safety concerns until corrective action is taken.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Provide safety orientation to train other employees in safe practices and emergency procedures. | Verify that all topics and procedures are covered in orientation to facilitate employee safety.
 |  |  |  |  | Observe orientation to ensure that it makes clear the need and processes for employees to raise safety concerns, ask questions, and receive additional training.
 |  |  |  |  | Use company requirements to document orientation.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that orientation meets all relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
 |  |  |  |  | Deliver safety instruction and updates on a regular schedule.
MNPB04.01 | Quality Improvement | #5: Quality Assurance Concepts and Techniques | Employ audits and inspections to maintain quality and continuous improvement processes. | Use company audit procedures to perform periodic internal quality audits. | Perform audits in accordance with company and other required schedules and procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Complete all audit forms correctly in a timely manner and forward to the correct parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that audit data that is relevant and correct.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that conformances to quality standards are properly assessed and documented.
 |  |  |  |  | Include observation of operations to ensure performances meet specifications when appropriate.
 |  |  |  | Check calibration of gauges and other data collection equipment. | Implement calibration schedule according to specifications.
 |  |  |  |  | Make thorough, careful observations and review documentation to check instrument certification.
 |  |  |  |  | Recalibrate out-of-caliber instruments immediately or refer them to the appropriate parties for recalibration or repairs.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Suggest improvements to accomplish continuous improvement. | Use observation and data analysis to generate potential improvements.
 |  |  |  |  | Communicate suggestions that are measurable and have data-driven benefits to the company, its customers, and employees.
 |  |  |  |  | Use proper procedures and documentation to make suggestions.
 |  |  |  |  | Assure that all data is reviewed prior to making suggestions.
 |  |  |  | Inspect materials at all states of process to determine quality or condition. | Sample and inspect in accordance with the schedule and procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Select correct inspection tools and procedures and use them correctly.
 |  |  |  |  | Inspect materials against correct specifications.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify materials not meeting specifications correctly.
 |  |  |  |  | Take corrective action on out-of specification material.
 |  |  |  |  | Document inspection results properly and report them to the correct parties in a timely manner.
 |  |  |  | Use reliable data to document the results of quality testing. | Check data forms for completeness and accuracy.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate and interpret information correctly.
 |  |  |  |  | Forward data to correct parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Select and use the correct analytical tools properly.
 |  |  |  | Make adjustments to restore or maintain quality. | Identify appropriate correction actions and make sure that approvals are received when needed.
 |  |  |  |  | Make adjustments to eliminate deviations and bring the process back into control.
 |  |  |  |  | Make adjustments and document them in a timely manner.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
MNPB05.01 | Communications | #3: Employment in Manufacturing Occupations | Communicate with co-workers and/or external customers to ensure production meets business requirements. | Use speaking and presentation skills to effectively communicate safety, training, and job-specific needs. | Ensure that safety issues are understood and safety practices are being used.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the significance of on-the-job issues and concerns being discussed and quickly resolved.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify current and future training issues in a timely way.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that communication shows knowledge of both customer and business needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Be clear and relevant with communications related to safety, training, and job-specific needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Communicate in a timely and accurate manner to the correct parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate, track, and report back safety, training, and job-specific issues to original communicator.
 |  |  |  |  | Track and document communications related to safety, training, and job-specific needs.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Be timely and accurate in communicating material specifications and delivery schedules. | Make sure that communication reflects knowledge of material specifications.
 |  |  |  |  | Communicate delivery schedules clearly.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that communication shows knowledge of both customer and business needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that communication is clear and relevant to material and delivery issues.
 |  |  |  |  | Communicate in a timely and accurate manner to the correct parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate, track, and report back material and delivery issues to original communicator.
 |  |  |  |  | Track and document material specifications and delivery schedules.
 |  |  |  | Communicate production requirements and product specifications. | Make sure that communication reflects knowledge of production requirements, levels, and product specifications.
 |  |  |  |  | Initiate communication to meet production requirements, product specifications, or other customer or business needs cross-functionally as required.
 |  |  |  |  | Notify all parties of production issues and problems in a timely way.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that communication shows knowledge of both customer and business needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that communication to production and products is clear and relevant.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate, track, and report production and product issues back to original communicator.
 |  |  |  |  | Track and document communications related to production requirements and product specifications as appropriate.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
MNPB06.01 | Work Teams | #7: Problem Solving and Teamwork | Coordinate work teams to produce product. | Provide training to other employees. | Provide cross-training as appropriate.
 |  |  |  |  | Assess training needs on a regular basis.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify new requirements and training issues.
 |  |  |  |  | Use varied approaches to achieve training goals.
 |  |  |  |  | Document training outcomes.
 |  |  |  | Set team goals to enhance performance. | Make goals specific, measurable, and achievable.
 |  |  |  |  | Align team goals to customer and business needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Focus team goals to meet team objectives.
 |  |  |  |  | Document team goals and share information with all parties.
 |  |  |  | Make job assignments to avail the use of the best personnel in key assignments. | Make job assignments to match the skills needed for the work to be done and to maximize the use of available skills.
 |  |  |  |  | Make job assignments to ensure that business and customer needs are met.
 |  |  |  |  | Confirm that workers are notified of assignments effectively.
 |  |  |  | Coordinate workflow with team members and other work groups. | Make sure that production schedules are met effectively.
 |  |  |  |  | Notify team members of schedule requirements in a timely way.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that production workflow runs efficiently.
 |  |  |  |  | Take necessary action to minimize downtime.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the significance of relationships with others in facilitating workflow.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that workers actively participate in meetings and problem-solving groups.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
MNPB07.01 | Equipment Safety | #6: Safety in the Workplace | Ensure that equipment is being used safely in the workplace. | Train others to use equipment safely. | Give new operators a complete orientation of equipment.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that all important information regarding equipment safety is communicated clearly and effectively.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that maintenance workers obtain certification to train others in technical skills and knowledge where applicable.
 |  |  |  |  | Make suggestions regarding training materials and content to appropriate parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Use evaluations and feedback to improve training materials and methods.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure trainees have the correct tools to do the job during training.
 |  |  |  |  | Conduct post-training evaluation to assure that workers can operate equipment safely.
 |  |  |  |  | Use training and facilitation techniques appropriate for the audience.
 |  |  |  |  | Document the quality and effectiveness of training appropriately.
 |  |  |  | Suggest processes and procedures to support safety and effectiveness in the work environment. | Consult health and safety representatives to develop suggestions.
 |  |  |  |  | Solicit operator feedback for use in creating a safer, more effective work environment.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure suggestions for training improvement are documented and sent to the appropriate parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Make sure that content of suggestions addresses safety, quality, and productivity issues.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | [NAME] safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation, and repair. | Make regular safety communications to all employees.
 |  |  |  |  | Review job safety analyses regularly according to company policy.
 |  |  |  |  | Accurately follow hazardous materials procedures and policies such as Material Safety Data Sheet and “right to know.”
 |  |  |  |  | Perform environmental testing of workplace on a regular basis as required by company policy or regulation.
 |  |  |  |  | Audit equipment to ensure there are no by-passes of safety guards.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that regulatory and company safety procedures are followed including lock-out & tag-out, confined space, and ergonomics.
 |  |  |  |  | Follow good housekeeping procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that safety and personal protective equipment is available, performs correctly, and has current certification.
 |  |  |  | Monitor equipment and operator performance to assure workplace safety and compliance with both company and national regulations. | Perform monitoring responsibilities regularly.
 |  |  |  |  | Report out-of-compliance or unsafe conditions immediately.
 |  |  |  |  | Take corrective action on out-of-compliance or unsafe conditions.
 |  |  |  |  | Check equipment to ensure it is operating according to specifications.
 |  |  |  |  | Check tools for compliance with specifications.
 |  |  |  |  | Forward accident and injury data to appropriate personnel for inclusion in OSHA recordables.
 |  |  |  |  | Gather information on equipment use from operators to reveal existing or potential problems.
 |  |  |  |  | Adjust equipment and processes as required.
 |  |  |  |  | Document all monitoring data accurately.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
MNPB08.01 | Customer Needs | #7: Problem Solving and Teamwork | Produce a product to satisfy customer desires. | Conduct in-depth investigation to identify customer needs. | Meet those needs that differ between internal and external customers as well as those that both share.
 |  |  |  |  | Maintain contact with customer about the product aspects and its specifications to ensure thorough understanding of needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Review, maintain, and communicate customer needs and specifications.
 |  |  |  |  | Address issues preventing customer needs from being met proactively.
 |  |  |  | Verify that needed resources are available for the production process. | Use work orders when handling raw materials, while setting up tools and equipment, and when scheduling workers to maximize productivity.
 |  |  |  |  | Report any discrepancies related to raw materials, tools/equipment, and workers abilities/availability properly.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify consequences of not reporting discrepancies in production.
 |  |  |  | Set up equipment for the production process. | Make proper repairs and adjustments to equipment prior to putting into service.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that set-up meets process specifications of both internal and external customers.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that the first piece or production meets both product specifications and production capacities.
 |  |  |  |  | Document set-up procedures to ensure repeatability.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify possible consequences resulting from failure to meet ergonomic and other relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Use process control data to monitor fabrication of the product. | Use process control data to indicate that the manufacturing process complies with standards.
 |  |  |  |  | Make the manufacturing process cycle time meet customer and business needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify possible consequences resulting from failure to perform operations safely.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that the product meets customer specifications.
 |  |  |  |  | Complete, maintain, and forward product and process documentation to proper parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that production operations comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
 |  |  |  | Inspect the product to verify that it meets specifications. | Verify the calibration of the testing equipment.
 |  |  |  |  | Follow the established sampling plan and inspection policies/procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify product and production processes that do not meet specifications promptly.
 |  |  |  |  | Complete inspection documents accurately and forward them to proper parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Follow appropriate testing/production tools and procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify and communicate adjustments needed to bring the production process back into specification.
 |  |  |  |  | Make necessary adjustment in the manufacturing process in a timely manner.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Document product and process to assure formal compliance with customer requirements. | Write compliance documents legibly in the appropriate format and store them in a safe, secure place.
 |  |  |  |  | Complete compliance documentation, obtain “sign off,” and forward to the proper parties.
 |  |  |  |  | Label products for compliance and non-compliance appropriately.
 |  |  |  | Check for specified quantities and proper documentation to prepare a final product for shipping or distribution. | Package materials to meet packaging and shipping specifications (including proper labeling).
 |  |  |  |  | Complete package documentation and customer shipping instructions to accompany the product to the next destination.
 |  |  |  |  | Communicate product availability to the proper parties in a timely manner.
 |  |  |  |  | Check relevant information such as quantity, destination and packaging instructions against the work order.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that product is correctly stored or staged for shipping.
 |  |  |  |  | Explain the significance of following all laws and regulations related to labeling, packaging, and transport.
 |  |  |  |  | Verify that material handling procedures are followed to prevent product damage.
 |  | Additional Recommended CTE/Degree Major Course:
 |  | #4: Applications in Manufacturing Technology