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Lead quality audits

Lead quality audits

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBAUD512
State Code
OCF01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead audit teams as they conduct quality audits. It covers conducting entry and exit meetings; identifying and gathering relevant information; managing audit team resources; and providing feedback to audit team members on their performance. The unit applies to individuals who have a well-established knowledge of quality auditing and who are proficient in using a range of quality auditing and managerial techniques to supervise quality audit teams.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Lead entry meeting
  • 1.1 Confirm agenda is prepared for entry meeting
  • 1.2 Review and confirm proposed audit plan with relevant stakeholders in entry meeting
  • 1.3 Make changes to audit plan, as required
2. Identify and gather evidence
  • 2.1 Identify sources of information according to audit plan
  • 2.2 Interview relevant stakeholders
  • 2.3 Gather information and documentation
3. Manage audit team resources
  • 3.1 Supervise activities of audit team members
  • 3.2 Reassign team members, as required
  • 3.3 Instigate contingency actions, as required
4. Lead exit meeting
  • 4.1 Review, assess, and reach agreement on audit team findings according to audit plan
  • 4.2 Prepare for exit meeting
  • 4.3 Examine results and findings against audit objectives and present to relevant stakeholders
  • 4.4 Confirm reporting arrangements for the quality audit with the auditee
  • 4.5 Explain context and consequences of audit and discuss followup
  • 4.6 Review and submit final audit report according to audit plan
5. Lead team members in performance improvement
  • 5.1 Provide feedback on performance to audit team
  • 5.2 Encourage and support audit team to review their own work
  • 5.3 Provide and document advice for individual improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUI01 BSBAUD503 Lead a quality audit Unit of competency