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Set and apply quality standards

Set and apply quality standards

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSUP516
State Code
AUP20
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set and manage quality procedures within an enterprise or large section/department.It applies to individuals who perform a broad range of skilled tasks relating to the printing and graphic arts industry, and who may also provide some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set quality standards
  • 1.1 Quality of items is determined according to job specifications and enterprise capacity
  • 1.2 Production proofs are prepared for client approval to determine client’s requirements
  • 1.3 Quality standards are determined and inspection specifications set for purpose intended
2. Determine inspection specifications
  • 2.1 Inspection variables are determined in consultation with client, or are set to acceptable workplace standards, and are recorded in job specifications
  • 2.2 Type of inspection is determined according to job specifications
3. Carry out inspection
  • 3.1 Criteria for rejection are determined in consultation with machine operator and inspector/racker and recorded in job specifications
  • 3.2 Variation to standards is monitored and action taken to rectify the problem according to enterprise procedures
  • 3.3 Unsatisfactory work is separated according to pre-determined standards
4. Rework job
  • 4.1 Unacceptable items are evaluated and possible methods of reworking are determined according to workplace quality standards
  • 4.2 Reworking is monitored according to enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Reworked material/substrates is/are inspected to ensure previously determined requirements are met
5. Evaluate job process
  • 5.1 Production processes are evaluated to determine cause of unacceptable items
  • 5.2 Inspection records are maintained, including number of accepted and rejected items, and cause of rejection
  • 5.3 Records are maintained to ensure faulty processes are identified, recorded and corrected
6. Participate in quality improvement
  • 6.1 Performance is monitored to ensure product or service standards are maintained or improved
  • 6.2 Participation in enterprise quality improvement processes occurs, where applicable
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3284 ICPSU516C Set and apply quality standards Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWC6 ICP50115 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Qualification