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Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems

Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPGEN029
State Code
OCW59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2021
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
12/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems.It includes understanding and implementing quality systems in the water industry and identifying opportunities for improvement in quality outcomes for the organisation.This unit applies to those working as water industry technicians or supervisors with a responsibility for the implementation of quality systems. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, usually with supervisory responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret and communicate quality system requirements
  • 1.1 Interpret accreditation requirements for relevant water quality systems
  • 1.2 Identify implications of non-conformance with quality accreditation according to organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Communicate requirements and implications to relevant personnel
  • 1.4 Review workplace procedures to ensure compliance with current quality accreditation and legislative requirements
2 Implement quality systems
  • 2.1 Define individual roles and responsibilities in quality system implementation
  • 2.2 Implement workplace procedures to ensure compliance with quality systems
  • 2.3 Record and maintain relevant data for quality system monitoring according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Record and report observations of non-conformance with quality accreditation requirements to relevant personnel
3 Identify and correct quality system implementation issues
  • 3.1 Analyse system monitoring data to identify abnormal performance, sub-optimal performance or process failures
  • 3.2 Review non-conformance reports to identify contributing factors and apply control measures
4 Contribute to improvement of quality system implementation
  • 4.1 Develop recommendations for continuous improvement of work practices, methods, assets and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Consult relevant personnel to refine recommendations
  • 4.3 Document recommendations for quality system implementation improvements and record the required modifications in workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ26 NWPGEN010 Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ9 NWP40120 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations Qualification