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Conduct measurement licensee audit

Conduct measurement licensee audit

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREG050
State Code
ODX05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance evidence, skills and knowledge required to undertake quality and performance audits of organisations and individuals operating under the scope of a licence for performing measuring activities.This unit applies to those working as public officers appointed under legislation to complete quality management system and performance audits and individuals licensed under legislation to perform measurement activities. Those undertaking this unit work under supervision, while performing complex tasks in a familiar context.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for audit.
  • 1.1. Establish scope of audit.
  • 1.2. Identify and access required activity specialists to support audit.
  • 1.3. Access and review licensee history.
  • 1.4. Access and interpret legislation and information appropriate to the audit.
  • 1.5. Confirm audit scope and process with the licensee.
  • 1.6. Identify and access necessary test equipment, documentation and audit report forms.
  • 1.7. Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations.
2. Conduct a quality audit.
  • 2.1. Confirm audit scope and process with appropriate personnel.
  • 2.2. Collect and evaluate relevant objective evidence using audit methods and techniques.
  • 2.3. Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance.
  • 2.4. Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk.
  • 2.5. Confirm audit is within the boundaries of legislated powers, whilst maintaining respect for the licensee and their rights.
3. Conduct a performance audit.
  • 3.1. Confirm scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes.
  • 3.2. Identify local workplace, health and safety issues and implement control strategies.
  • 3.3. Evaluate the adequacy of the training and assessment process used by the licensee to determine the competency of authorised person(s) completing the licensed activity.
  • 3.4. Assess the suitability of the equipment, documentation and environment used for the licensed activity.
  • 3.5. Review completed documentation relating to the licensed activity for compliance.
  • 3.6. Use questioning to establish the methodology used by authorised person(s) in completing the licensed activity.
4. Analyse and report audit results.
  • 4.1. Collate information, test results and observations against audit objectives and prescribed performance criteria.
  • 4.2. Analyse audit data for isolated and systemic quality and performance issues.
  • 4.3. Identify and report areas of non-compliance, including any required corrective action and include any general recommendations for improvement.
  • 4.4. Communicate inspection results to the appropriate personnel.
5. Act on non-compliance.
  • 5.1. Select remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance.
  • 5.2. Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected.
  • 5.3. Implement selected enforcement action.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT73 PSPREG024 Conduct measurement licensee audit Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHO7 PSP50522 Diploma of Trade Measurement Qualification