PPMQAS301 Monitor in-process quality assurance

Release: 1

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.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and monitor critical control points to maintain the quality for pulp and paper manufacturing product and processes.

The unit applies to production operators who work in a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility and are expected to take responsibility for the quality of product and process.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Quality Assurance (QAS)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Identify and monitor critical control points for in-process system	1.1 Identify and determine critical control points and corrective action priorities for in-process system according to production specifications and workplace quality standards 1.2 Monitor performance at each critical control point in the in-process system through inspection and testing 1.3 Identify need for corrective action based on inspection and out-of-specification testing results
2. Monitor and maintain performance for in-process system	2.1 Monitor product and process within the in-process quality assurance system and adjust to achieve performance within quality standards 2.2 Communicate required corrective action to be taken according to performance criteria 2.3 Make adjustments to process, rectify problem within own responsibility or report to relevant personnel 2.4 Manage non-conforming product according to operating procedures
3. Record and report corrective action	3.1 Record outcomes of routine inspections and testing and corrective action according to workplace requirements 3.2 Report and communicate corrective action and improved performance to relevant personnel

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill	Description
Reading	Interpret information from workplace documentation and procedures
Writing	Complete workplace records accurately using clear language and industry terminology
Oral communication	Ask questions and clarify quality processes with team members
Numeracy	Interpret data of testing results

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
PPMQAS301 Monitor in-process quality assurance	PPMQAS420 Co-ordinate in-process quality assurance	Changes to unit title, elements, performance criteria, foundation skills, performance evidence and knowledge evidence Assessment conditions updated	Not equivalent

Links

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