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Apply quality assurance techniques

Apply quality assurance techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
AUM4012A
State Code
W9157
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/09/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/03/2011
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
03/03/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to apply quality assurance techniques to all operations involving plant, tooling, equipment or systems required for the design, development and production of motor vehicles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret and apply quality standards
  • 1.1. Applicable organisation requirements relevant to applying quality assurance techniques are verified and complied with throughout the work activity
  • 1.2. Instructions and plans are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
  • 1.3. Quality standards are interpreted and applied to individual and team work
  • 1.4. Process improvement tools are used either individually or in a team to identify and solve design, development and production quality problems
2. Monitor and report on quality
  • 2.1. Quality of all received, in-work and finished materials and products is checked and appropriate action taken in accordance with quality management strategies
  • 2.2. Change in quality of performance is monitored using quality improvement tools and feedback data
  • 2.3. Further action to improve quality is recommended, where required, using standard operating procedures either individually or in a team
3. Implement quality improvement
  • 3.1. Analytical tools are used to evaluate principal causes of process variation and the success of project improvement strategies
  • 3.2. Outcomes of the evaluation of principal causes of process variation are used in a continuous cycle of quality improvement
access and equity principles and practices
environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
emergency and evacuation procedures
equipment use procedures
ethical standards
legal obligations
maintenance and storage procedures
OHS requirements
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedural manuals
quality assurance guidelines
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
recording and reporting guidelines.

the application of quality management techniques including continuous improvement in the design, development and production of motor vehicles.

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
departmental requirements
workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs
workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and organisation policies and procedures for the application of quality assurance techniques
working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:

applying continuous improvement
preparing reports of results
achieving work quality goals
completing work area housekeeping requirements including the documentation of project activity and process outcomes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process
assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of organisation relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXY55 AUM2403A Apply quality assurance techniques - Complex Unit of competency