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Coordinate quality assurance for textiles clothing and footwear products and services

Coordinate quality assurance for textiles clothing and footwear products and services

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN5002B
State Code
W7337
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
24/10/2014
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
24/10/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to coordinate quality assurance of textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) products and services.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess own or supplier quality
  • 1.1 Assessment and evaluation of own or supplier capability and quality system is conducted.
  • 1.2 Processes for production and delivery of goods or services are evaluated.
  • 1.3 Recommendations concerning assessed ability to comply with quality standards are made according to OHS practices and quality accreditation requirements where relevant.
2 Establish quality assurance procedures with supplier or customer
  • 2.1 Specifications of goods and services to be supplied are identified and documented.
  • 2.2 Precise quality requirements are confirmed with supplier or customer.
  • 2.3 Agreed quality assurance system is negotiated.
  • 2.4 Delivery dates are agreed.
  • 2.5 Verification method, systems and procedures for dispute settlement are established and agreed.
  • 2.6 Recording system for products or services that ensures traceability, where required, is established.
3 Check for conformance to specifications
  • 3.1 Conformance of materials or products to quality standards is established against specifications.
  • 3.2 Checks of quality of materials, services or equipment delivered are coordinated.
  • 3.3 Corrective action is initiated, where applicable, to obtain or maintain desired quality.
4 Maintain records
  • 4.1 Records are maintained and reports prepared, where necessary.
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.
Quality standards may relate to
materials
component parts
final products
services
production processes
Quality assurance may include
monitoring conformance with specifications
reporting of variances
consulting and liaising with suppliers and other functional areas
evaluating supplier capabilities
preparing reports and other documentation
monitoring and reviewing procedures
inspections
audits of compliance with quality control guidelines
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:
interpret specifications and quality standards
liaise and negotiate with suppliers and customers on quality issues
interpret the results of quality assessments in terms of specifications and quality standards
take required action where suppliers are found to be in breach of quality assurance agreements
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6597 LMTGN5002A Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV75 MSTGN5002 Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services Unit of competency