Elements and Performance Criteria

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.


Aspects of quality assurance systems may include:

developing and managing the system

planning procedures development

conducting audits and monitoring performance


Quality standards and regulations may include:

sizing

labelling

fire rating

Australian Standards


OHS practices

OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
ensure relevant personnel are aware of quality assurance system and procedures
monitor quality performance of work teams and ensure compliance
allocate resource requirements
determine quality requirements
implement quality improvement strategies
evaluate and assess effectiveness of quality system and procedures
maintain accurate records

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.