Assessment Requirements for PPMQAS301 Monitor in-process quality assurance

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Assessment Requirements for PPMQAS301 Monitor in-process quality assurance

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has monitored and maintained in-process quality assurance for at least two operational intervals, including for each interval:

identified the critical control points in the process system

monitored product and process performance and trends by in-process inspection, sampling, and testing procedures

identified, prioritised and applied the appropriate corrective actions to rectify problems with processes and product and maintain production and product quality

maintained accurate records on inspection and testing results, corrective action and improved performance.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

workplace quality standards and procedures

purpose and principles of critical control points for quality assurance

problem-solving techniques related to quality procedures and consistent with level of responsibility

quality assurance problems that need to be addressed through in-process monitoring of production and product

implications of inadequate attention to monitoring process and product quality

roles, responsibilities and steps necessary to isolate and quarantine suspect product

setting up and importance of maintaining equipment and instrument calibration

procedures and purpose of inspections and test schedules used to maintain specified product quality

steps to take in undertaking corrective actions to respond to defects in production or product quality

action to be taken when actual or emerging performance is outside specification limits

potential environmental impact of out-of-standard performance on customers

workplace procedures for recording and reporting on quality processes.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility or an environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace

resources, equipment and materials:

plant and equipment related to operation being undertaken

maintenance tools and equipment and consumables to rectify quality issues

testing and diagnostic equipment

personal protective equipment for operation being undertaken

proforma or recording system for recording quality data and information

specifications:

workplace quality standards and procedures

workplace and standard operating procedures relating to operations being undertaken, including health and safety, risks and hazards identification, plant isolation, quality, housekeeping and environmental requirements

relationships:

team members and relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93