Unit of competency Outline

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Evaluate production processes for regulatory and quality compliance

Evaluate production processes for regulatory and quality compliance

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMQAS501
State Code
ODT50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate the production processes and work practices of a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility for compliance with regulatory and quality requirements, and to manage non-compliance.The unit applies to leaders or managers who are responsible for ensuring production operations and workplace practices comply with regulatory and quality requirements for the pulp and paper manufacturing industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor and evaluate production processes for compliance with regulatory requirements
  • 1.1 Access and investigate current legislation, regulations and standards relevant to pulp and paper manufacturing
  • 1.2 Establish risks, penalties and consequences of non-compliance with legislation, regulations and standards
  • 1.3 Monitor and assess own work practices and those of others to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and standards
  • 1.4 Review and evaluate workplace policies and procedures for effectiveness in complying with legislation, regulations and standards
2. Establish, implement and monitor quality system for production of pulp or paper
  • 2.1 Establish quality practices and specifications for production of pulp or paper product
  • 2.2 Identify hazards, assess risks, and determine critical control measures and corrective actions for production processes
  • 2.3 Manage the development or continuous improvement of procedures for each identified control measure and corrective action to ensure optimum quality and minimise hazards and risks
  • 2.4 Allocate responsibilities and instructions for carrying out procedures to staff and contractors
  • 2.5 Provide staff and contractors with training on the quality standards policies and procedures in the area of responsibilities
  • 2.6 Monitor production activities and product monitoring data for effectiveness of quality standards and procedures
3. Manage non-compliance
  • 3.1 Identify non-compliance with regulatory or quality requirements through analysis of production and product monitoring data
  • 3.2 Review non-conformance reports to identify contributing factors
  • 3.3 Investigate, evaluate and record production deviations according to workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Apply required control measures and corrective action
  • 3.5 Report regulatory non-compliance according to regulatory requirements
  • 3.6 Communicate corrective action response to relevant personnel and confirm accountabilities consistent with their level of responsibility
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