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Implement good manufacturing processes in the ophthalmic industry

Implement good manufacturing processes in the ophthalmic industry

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOPT404B
State Code
D8393
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
060903 - Optical Technology
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) codes for the manufacturing of optical appliances
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify requirements of GMP as related to the optical industry
  • 1.1 Identify and locate sources of information on GMP
  • 1.2 Identify requirements and responsibilities related to own work
2. Observe personal hygiene requirements of GMP
  • 2.1 Ensure personal hygiene meets GMP requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare, order, use, handle, store and dispose of PPE (personal protective equipment) according to GMP and workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Ensure personal movement around workplace complies with safety requirements, company procedures and policies
3. Implement GMP requirements
  • 3.1 Identify GMP requirements
  • 3.2 Routinely monitor work area, work flow, materials. equipment and products to ensure compliance with GMP requirements
  • 3.3 Ensure production aids, measuring and calibration devices and manufacturing related products are handled according to GMP and workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Follow workplace procedures to control resource allocation and process in accordance with GMP requirements
  • 3.5 Identify common forms of contamination that contributes to lens wastage and implement appropriate control measures in accordance with GMP requirements
  • 3.6 Ensure work and use of resources meets current legislation, approved codes of practice and organisation requirements
  • 3.7 Maintain the workplace in accordance with GMP requirements
  • 3.8 Identify and implement correct handling practices for lens materials during the manufacturing process
  • 3.9 Identify and implement correct handling practices and procedures for gauges, instruments, machinery and other manufacturing correctly
4. Participate in improving GMP
  • 4.1 Recognise and correct existing and potential disruptions to the workflow
  • 4.2 Identify and report processes, practices or conditions which are not compliant with GMP in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Implement corrective action in line with organisation policies and procedures and own level of responsibility
  • 4.4 Raise GMP issues with supervisor or designated personal in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
5. Participate in quality and validation processes
  • 5.1 Follow validation processes to GMP requirements
  • 5.2 Raise issues identified in validation processes with supervisor or designated personal in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 5.3 Document validation procedures in line with GMP and in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 5.4 Information is recorded in line with GMP and organisation reporting requirements
6. Apply stock control procedures
  • 6.1 Maintain stock of machinery parts, preventive maintenance parts and accessories and manufacturing consumables
  • 6.2 Reduce shrinkage with effective and efficient procedures and processes
  • 6.3 Recognise and apply stock-on-hand practices to maintain adequate stock levels
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9397 HLTOPT404A Implement good manufacturing processes in the ophthalmic industry Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD235 HLTOPT404C Implement good manufacturing processes in the ophthalmic industry Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D081 HLT43707 Certificate IV in Optical Technology Qualification