Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 2:20 AM AWST
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Co-ordinate in-process quality assurance
Co-ordinate in-process quality assurance
Unit of competency
National Code
FPPQAS420A
FPPQAS420A
State Code
AUY35
AUY35
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to co-ordinate in-process quality assurance in the pulp and paper industryGeneral legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and monitor critical control points in-process system
- 1.1. Critical control points in the in-process system are identified and monitored within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements
- 1.2. Critical control points in the in-process system are identified to determine priorities for checking and maintaining quality
- 1.3. Performance is monitored at each critical control point in the in-process system to assure quality and to identify need for corrective action
2. Monitor performance in the process system
- 2.1. Performance in the process system is monitored within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements
- 2.2. Product and process is monitored within the in-process quality assurance system and adjusted to achieve performance within standards
- 2.3. Relevant performance criteria is communicated to enable the required action to be taken
- 2.4. Product is inspected and action taken
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Company instructions
will be provided for sampling and in-process inspection and testing activities
Monitoring and reporting will typically involve:
the use and presentation of verbal and written information; the latter in standard format
Recording may be:
by manual and/or electronic methods in standard format
Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:
OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)
Documentation, procedures and reports may include:
SOP
quality procedures
environmental sustainability requirements/practices
plant manufacturing operating manuals
enterprise policies and procedures
ISO9000
oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines
plant isolation documentation
safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems
Actions may include:
process adjustments
reporting to authorised person
rectifying problem within level of responsibility
Communications may include
interaction with:
internal/external customers and suppliers
team members
production/service co-ordinators
maintenance services
operational support personnel
operational management
statutory authorities
Forms of communication may include:
written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry
reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings
verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover
non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations
signage e.g. safety, access
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. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Company instructions
will be provided for sampling and in-process inspection and testing activities
Monitoring and reporting will typically involve:
the use and presentation of verbal and written information; the latter in standard format
Recording may be:
by manual and/or electronic methods in standard format
Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:
OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)
Documentation, procedures and reports may include:
SOP
quality procedures
environmental sustainability requirements/practices
plant manufacturing operating manuals
enterprise policies and procedures
ISO9000
oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines
plant isolation documentation
safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems
Actions may include:
process adjustments
reporting to authorised person
rectifying problem within level of responsibility
Communications may include
interaction with:
internal/external customers and suppliers
team members
production/service co-ordinators
maintenance services
operational support personnel
operational management
statutory authorities
Forms of communication may include:
written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry
reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings
verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover
non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations
signage e.g. safety, access
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:
the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace
applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements
applicable aspects of the range statement
practical workplace demonstration of skills in co-ordinating in-process quality assurance
Context of and specific resources for assessment
A workplace assessment must be used to assess:
the application of required knowledge on the job
the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in co-ordinating in-process quality assurance
Access to the full range of equipment involved in co-ordinating in-process quality assurance in a pulp or paper mill is required
Method of assessment
A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job
workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job
answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge
third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel
written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)
A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended
Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:
the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace
applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements
applicable aspects of the range statement
practical workplace demonstration of skills in co-ordinating in-process quality assurance
Context of and specific resources for assessment
A workplace assessment must be used to assess:
the application of required knowledge on the job
the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in co-ordinating in-process quality assurance
Access to the full range of equipment involved in co-ordinating in-process quality assurance in a pulp or paper mill is required
Method of assessment
A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job
workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job
answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge
third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel
written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)
A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended
Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYE16 | FPPQAS3A | Co-ordinate in-process quality assurance | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXG62 | PPMQAS420 | Co-ordinate in-process quality assurance | Unit of competency |