Unit of competency Outline
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Oversee quality assurance process
Oversee quality assurance process
Unit of competency
National Code
PPMQAS430
PPMQAS430
State Code
AXF57
AXF57
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to oversee quality assurance process in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility within company quality assurance policy, practices and procedures. The unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who review product samples, implement process changes and, where necessary, manage changes to operating instructions.This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operationsNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor inspection and test records
- 1.1. Check and plan work within documentation and procedures, quality procedures, work health and safety (WHS) regulations, environmental and standard operating procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements.
- 1.2. Monitor inspection and test records to verify product quality and to identify performance trends.
- 1.3. Log in status reports a description of proposals to introduce improved processes and procedures.
2. Review product samples and implement process changes
- 2.1. Review product samples to ensure inspection and/or test data accurately reflects output.
- 2.2. Implement post collection procedures according to SOP.
- 2.3. Introduce and control process changes so that quality assurance requirements are accomplished.
3. Create and/or update operating instructions
- 3.1. Write operating instructions so that they comprehensively document the details required for competent performance.
- 3.2. Validate operating instructions under operating conditions to verify their suitability.
- 3.3. Communicate to team members changed procedures.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUY36 | FPPQAS430A | Oversee quality assurance process | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODU10 | PPMQAS401 | Oversee quality assurance process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH0 | PPM40216 | Certificate IV in Papermaking Operations | Qualification |
| BAH3 | PPM50116 | Diploma of Pulp and Paper Process Management | Qualification |
| BAK2 | PPM40116 | Certificate IV in Pulping Operations | Qualification |