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Manage quality system and procedures

Manage quality system and procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN6002A
State Code
W6600
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to manage a quality system and procedures.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop or manage quality assurance system
  • 1.1 Quality assurance policy is established, documented and communicated to all levels of the workplace.
  • 1.2 Sampling techniques are developed that reflect needs of workplace and product.
  • 1.3 Quality circles and other relevant aspects ofquality assurance systems are established or maintained.
  • 1.4 Facilitation for monitoring of work teams is organised to ensure compliance with standards.
  • 1.5 Quality assurance system is developed and maintained.
  • 1.6 Quality standards and regulations are identified and relevance to specific products is determined.
2 Determine resource requirements
  • 2.1 Strategic planning is assessed to facilitate achievement of quality policy.
  • 2.2 Resources are determined and allocated to meet requirements.
  • 2.3 External quality assessment requirements are determined.
3 Plan development of quality procedures
  • 3.1 Quality procedure requirements are determined through consultation with internal and external groups.
  • 3.2 Product performance requirements are determined through consultation.
  • 3.3 Development of procedures is planned to ensure quality system is maintained.
  • 3.4 OHS practices are accommodated in quality procedures.
4 Establish implementation and review strategies
  • 4.1 Implementation strategies are established to meet workplace objectives.
  • 4.2 Reviews of quality system are undertaken or arranged at appropriate intervals and appropriate action to ensure its continuity, suitability and effectiveness initiated.
5 Evaluate system implementation
  • 5.1 Implementation of system is evaluated and its effectiveness and level of support for internal improvement programs assessed.
  • 5.2 Results are assessed and changes to system are authorised and necessary action is taken.
6 Maintain records
  • 6.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Aspects of quality assurance systems may include:
developing and managing the system
planning procedures development
conducting audits and monitoring performance
Quality standards and regulations may include:
sizing
labelling
fire rating
Australian Standards
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
ensure relevant personnel are aware of quality assurance system and procedures
monitor quality performance of work teams and ensure compliance
allocate resource requirements
determine quality requirements
implement quality improvement strategies
evaluate and assess effectiveness of quality system and procedures
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W7346 LMTGN6002B Manage quality system and procedures Unit of competency
BAV66 MSTGN6002 Manage quality system and procedures Unit of competency
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