Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set and manage quality procedures within an enterprise or large section/department. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit requires the individual to identify and implement quality procedures within an enterprise or large section/department. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Set quality standards |
1.1. Quality of items is determined according to job specifications and enterprise capacity 1.2. Production proofs are prepared for client approval to determine client's requirements 1.3. Quality standards are determined and inspection specifications set for purpose intended |
2. Determine inspection specifications |
2.1. Inspection variables are determined in consultation with client, or are set to acceptable workplace standards, and are recorded in job specifications 2.2. Type of inspection is determined according to job specifications |
3. Carry out inspection |
3.1. Criteria for rejection are determined in consultation with machine operator and inspector/racker and recorded in job specifications 3.2. Variation to standards is monitored and action taken to rectify the problem according to enterprise procedures 3.3. Unsatisfactory work is separated according to pre-determined standards |
4. Rework job |
4.1. Unacceptable items are evaluated and possible methods of reworking are determined according to workplace quality standards 4.2. Reworking is monitored according to enterprise procedures 4.3. Reworked material/substrates is inspected to ensure previously determined requirements are met |
5. Evaluate job process |
5.1. Production processes are evaluated to determine cause of unacceptable items 5.2. Inspection records are maintained including number of accepted and rejected items, and cause of rejection 5.3. Records are maintained to ensure that faulty processes are identified, recorded and corrected |
6. Participate in quality improvement |
6.1. Performance is monitored to ensure product or service standards are maintained or improved 6.2. Participation in enterprise quality improvement processes occurs, where applicable |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Quality standards may include: |
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Type of inspections may include: |
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Enterprise procedures may include: |
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Application may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Support |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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