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Set and apply quality standards

Set and apply quality standards

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPSU516C
State Code
D3284
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/09/2014
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
11/09/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set and manage quality procedures within an enterprise or large section/department.
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 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 that 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
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Quality standards may include:
should meet client requirements and enterprise and industry standards.
Type of inspections may include:
various types of inspection techniques (ie 100%, random, periodic or continuous in-line inspection).
Enterprise procedures may include:
range of enterprise procedures within defined work area.
Application may include:
this unit applies to managers/supervisors responsible for quality in an enterprise or large production section.
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
Evidence of the ability to:
correct procedures are implemented within an enterprise or large section/ department to ensure that quality standards are achieved
demonstrate an ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources
produce a portfolio that demonstrates that each element has been carried out. This should include records of standards, and monitoring procedures and evidence that they are being effectively carried out
TWO jobs are inspected during production according to the listed Performance Criteria
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0534 ICPSU516B Set and apply quality standards Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUP20 ICPSUP516 Set and apply quality standards Unit of competency