Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:46 AM AWST
22/07/2026 3:46 AM AWST
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Apply quality standards
Apply quality standards
Unit of competency
National Code
MSS402051
MSS402051
State Code
BAK44
BAK44
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation. The unit is designed to complement competitive systems and practices units.This unit applies to an individual who is expected to take responsibility for the quality of their own work, and to take actions specified in the procedures and within the scope of their job and authority to ensure that quality standards are met.This unit requires the application of skills associated with interpreting and applying workplace standards and identifying and addressing problems that interfere with quality outcomes. The unit requires initiative, enterprise and self-management to ensure quality standards are achieved.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess own work
- 1.1 Continuously check completed work against workplace standards relevant to the operation being undertaken.
- 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how the work activities and completed work relate to the next production process or processes and to the final products or services concerned.
- 1.3 Identify and isolate faulty components, products or processes.
- 1.4 Record and/or report faults and any identified causes to the supervisor concerned, where required, in accordance with workplace procedures.
2 Assess quality of received components, parts or materials
- 2.1 Continuously measure/check received components, parts, materials, information, service or final products against workplace standards and specifications for conformance.
- 2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how the received components, parts or materials, information or service relate to the current operation and how they contribute to the final quality of the product or service.
- 2.3 Identify and isolate faulty components, parts, materials or information that relate to the operator's work.
- 2.4 Record and/or report faults and any identified causes in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 2.5 Identify causes of any identified faults and take corrective action as specified in workplace procedures.
3 Investigate causes of quality deviations
- 3.1 Record information on quality and other indicators of process performance.
- 3.2 Investigate and report causes of deviations from specified quality standards for components.
- 3.3 Recommend suitable preventative action based on workplace quality standards and the identified causes of deviations from specified quality standards of materials.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD506 | MSS402051A | Apply quality standards | Unit of competency |
| W7304 | LMTGN2002B | Apply quality standards | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEQ55 | MSS402055 | Apply quality standards | Unit of competency |