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Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program

Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK501A
State Code
D7323
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of planning, implementing and reviewing a quality assurance program for an agricultural or horticultural enterprise and defines the standard required to: define product quality standards based on the needs of the customer; determine quality assurance objectives for the enterprise; develop and implement procedures for quality assurance; maintain required records to support quality assurance; review the quality assurance program.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine quality assurance objectives for the enterprise
  • 1.1. Future market requirements for quality assured products are assessed.
  • 1.2. Premiums for quality assurance products are determined.
  • 1.3. Strategic benefits of a quality assurance program are assessed.
2. Plan the quality assurance program and develop implementation strategies
  • 2.1. Product quality standards are defined.
  • 2.2. Current status of products and operations is audited.
  • 2.3. Industry quality assurance programs are evaluated and costed.
  • 2.4. Required processes and practices are documented in the quality assurance program manual and an implementation plan is prepared.
3. Implement the quality assurance program
  • 3.1. Instructions are documented defining task and process requirements.
  • 3.2. Contractor and staff training is established and implemented.
  • 3.3. Communication takes account of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • 3.4. Changes to processes and practices are introduced.
  • 3.5. Processes to monitor and verify product quality are established.
  • 3.6. Recording systems are introduced.
  • 3.7. Operating instructions are validated under conditions to verify their suitability.
  • 3.8. Problems and issues are analysed and resolved appropriately, promptly and decisively.
4. Review the quality assurance program
  • 4.1. Reporting formats are established.
  • 4.2. Mechanisms for gaining feedback information are implemented.
  • 4.3. Preparation is made for quality assurance audits.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Quality assurance may include:
regulation of the quality of raw materials
assemblies
products and components
services related to production
management, production and inspection processes.
Quality assurance programs may include:
programs with planned and systematic production processes that provide confidence in a product' or service's suitability for its intended purpose.
Market requirements may include:
trends and directions from regional, domestic and overseas markets.
Industry quality assurance programs may include:
programs developed by industry organisations and marketing authorities, processors, wholesalers/retailers and other stakeholders including Cattlecare, Flockcare, Freshcare, Graincare and Proven Perfect.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
define product quality standards based on the needs of the customer
determine quality assurance objectives for the enterprise
develop and implement procedures for quality assurance
maintain required records to support quality assurance
review the quality assurance program.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3607 RTE5903A Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO47 AHCWRK501 Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program Unit of competency