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Conduct a document review

Conduct a document review

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPQUA418
State Code
OFA13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a document review of a workplace's Approved Arrangement or quality system for compliance with regulatory and commercial requirements.This unit applies to individuals who document reviews of an Approved Arrangement or quality system. Such reviews are typically carried out by a quality assurance officer or team, or a regulatory authority. This unit would also apply to first line managers, including supervisors and team leaders.Individuals must demonstrate industry recognised technical expertise in the area being audited.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan the document review
  • 1.1 Determine the objectives, scope and criteria for the document review
  • 1.2 Identify relevant and current regulatory and commercial requirements
  • 1.3 Define audit client and reporting processes
  • 1.4 Select an audit team with appropriate technical expertise against the scope
2. Develop document review checklist
  • 2.1 Develop checklist questions against the document review criteria
  • 2.2 Validate the checklist and ensure it covers all applicable regulations and/or commercial requirements as defined by the scope
3. Conduct document review
  • 3.1 Identify and retrieve required workplace documents for review from workplace system
  • 3.2 Establish the authenticity of the documents being reviewed
  • 3.3 Review documents against the prepared checklist, and determine compliance with each element on the checklist
  • 3.4 Identify and raise non-conformances against nominated criteria
4. Report on outcomes of document review
  • 4.1 Collate and report on findings according to workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Consult with relevant personnel and raise corrective actions where required according to workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Close out audit
5. Confirm and close out corrective actions
  • 5.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective action after an agreed time interval
  • 5.2 Close out corrective actions according to workplace requirements
  • 5.3 Report on the document review and corrective actions taken
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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