Manufacturing
Processing and Manufacturing Supervisor / Central Control Operator
The following are examples of job functions for a Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisor / Central Control Operator that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Controlling process start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting as required
- Monitoring and adjusting physical and chemical processes
- Shutting down, isolating, and preparing process units or production equipment for maintenance
- Sampling products, performing tests, and recording data
- Maintaining production logs, monitoring and maintaining inventory
- Supervising the production staff
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for a Processing and Manufacturing Supervisor / Central Control Operator
- Windows Operating System, Microsoft Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word
- Electronic or computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and adjust physical and chemical processes for several processing units
- Specialized software/technology for supervising, monitoring, and reporting including planning workload and staffing schedules, monitoring, and maintaining inventory of packaging, labels, and raw ingredients, producing daily operating reports, as well as weekly production maps, etc.
- Automated machinery used in processing and manufacturing
- Workflow management/ program management software
- Systems for data gathering, handling, and processing including software to perform tests, record data, carry out statistical process control on process operations and write production logs.
- Communication and collaboration tools for example to communicate with planning teams and for effective and efficient scheduling of production
- Hardware and equipment with digital interface/ computerised control panels
- Processes to perform hardware and software troubleshooting including control process start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting and shut down, isolation and preparation of process units or production equipment for maintenance
Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Processing and Manufacturing Supervisor and Central Control Operators
The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.
| Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level |
| 1.1 Using Systems and Devices | 11 | 9 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.2 Searching and filtering digital information | 9 | 4 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate |
| 1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information | 9 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| 1.4 Managing and storing digital information | 7 | 5 | 61 – 80% | Adept |
| 1.5 Creating and editing digital information | 18 | 4 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| Competency Area 2. Digital Communication | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 2.1 Communicating using digital technologies | 8 | 5 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies | 7 | 4 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 2.3 Transacting using digital technologies | 12 | 5 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| Competency Area 3. Digital Safety | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 3.1 Protecting devices | 10 | 5 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 3.2 Protecting data and privacy | 16 | 9 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 3.3 Managing digital identity | 11 | 3 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 4.1 Solving problems in digital ways | 7 | 6 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
| 4.2 Using netiquette | 5 | 4 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 4.3 Developing digital competencies | 6 | 5 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
Processing and Manufacturing Machine Operator
The following are examples of job functions for a Processing and Manufacturing Machine Operator that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Following standard-operating procedures to ensure safe and proper use of equipment and/or making corrective machine adjustments
- Maintaining equipment according to established procedures
- Using process control machinery
- Monitoring processing conditions
- Maintaining logs of production and other data
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for a Processing and Manufacturing Machine Operator
- Windows Operating System, MS Excel, MS Word
- Hardware and equipment with digital interface/ computerised control panels
- Systems for data gathering, handling, and processing for example to maintain shift log of production and other data
- Systems to make daily records of production information like quantity, weight, size, date, type of products packaged, etc.
- Communication and collaboration tools such as email and phone
Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Processing and Manufacturing Machine Operators
The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.
| Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level |
| 1.1 Using Systems and Devices | 11 | 7 | 61 – 80% | Adept |
| 1.2 Searching and filtering digital information | 9 | N/A | N/A | Non-Applicable |
| 1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information | 9 | N/A | N/A | Non-Applicable |
| 1.4 Managing and storing digital information | 7 | 1 | 1 – 20% | Novice |
| 1.5 Creating and editing digital information | 18 | 4 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| Competency Area 2. Digital Communication | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 2.1 Communicating using digital technologies | 8 | 3 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| 2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies | 7 | 1 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| 2.3 Transacting using digital technologies | 12 | 2 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| Competency Area 3. Digital Safety | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 3.1 Protecting devices | 10 | 1 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| 3.2 Protecting data and privacy | 16 | 2 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| 3.3 Managing digital identity | 11 | 1 | 1 – 20% | Novice | ||||
| Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 4.1 Solving problems in digital ways | 7 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| 4.2 Using netiquette | 5 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 4.3 Developing digital competencies | 6 | 2 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||