Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to report on the outcomes of a quality audit and to take appropriate follow up action. It covers compiling audit results; preparing a report for the auditee/client; negotiating follow up action with the auditee/client; and monitoring and reviewing the auditing system and activities. The types of quality audit that may be covered by this unit include an external or internal systems audit or process or product/service audit.
It applies to individuals with a well-established theoretical knowledge base in quality auditing who are proficient in using a wide range of specialised quality auditing and managerial techniques to carry out their own work and to supervise the quality audit team. It addresses the function performed by either an auditor having sole responsibility for the audit or a lead auditor of a quality audit team.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Quality Auditing
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Compile audit results |
1.1 Compare results of the audit evaluation against audit objectives and criteria plan 1.2 Analyse audit results |
2 Prepare report |
2.1 Provide objective evidence relating to the need for reduction, elimination and prevention of non-conformance as the basis for the audit report 2.2 Produce audit report according to specified audit requirements 2.3 Present audit report to auditee and other stakeholders |
3 Negotiate follow up process with auditee |
3.1 Determine and initiate any corrective action required to deal with non-conformance, in consultation with auditee 3.2 Provide suggestions for improvements where applicable 3.3 Ensure timelines are agreed on for completion of corrective action activities 3.4 Ensure corrective action follow-up procedures are agreed with auditee |
4 Monitor and review audit system and activities |
4.1 Evaluate effectiveness and suitability in achieving audit objectives 4.2 Investigate possible improvements in audit methods, economy and efficiency |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 4.1 |
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Writing |
2.1, 2.2, 4.1 |
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Oral Communication |
2.3, 3.1-3.4 |
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Numeracy |
1.1, 1.2, 3.3, 4.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.2 |
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Interact with others |
2.3, 3.1-3.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBAUD504 Report on a quality audit |
BSBAUD504B Report on a quality audit |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10