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Research and organise product inspection and testing

Research and organise product inspection and testing

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDM4018
State Code
ODZ48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/11/2022
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
15/11/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify specifications and test procedures for products, identify and organise the application of authorised testing procedures, interpret test results and report findings within a furnishing or similar workplace.This unit applies to individuals working in a manufacturing or design studio environment who engage with quality and other control measures relating to products, either alone or as part of an internal or external team.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify product specifications and test and inspection requirements
  • 1.1 Read and interpret product quality specifications and drawings to inform test requirements
  • 1.2 Identify test parameters from product quality specifications and drawings
  • 1.3 Identify test methods for each required test parameter and select most effective and efficient method according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Identify design features that may impact testing methods, results and inspection procedures
2. Develop inspection and testing procedures
  • 2.1 Identify appropriate standards, reference materials, test methods or procedures that may be applicable
  • 2.2 Assess suitability of available standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures against testing requirements
  • 2.3 Identify workplace hazards associated with inspection and testing of product for inclusion in procedures
  • 2.4 Identify the need for specific equipment, specialised facilities, expert personnel or training needs
  • 2.5 Select appropriate test methodology consistent with testing requirements and resource availability
  • 2.6 Identify any changes required to workplace procedures to implement testing or inspection procedures
  • 2.7 Identify an appropriate sample size of conforming and potentially nonconforming products, materials for testing according to workplace requirements
3. Document procedures
  • 3.1 Write procedures based on identified requirements for specific product and in accordance with workplace documentation standards
  • 3.2 Perform test of procedures to ensure suitability of method and accuracy of test procedures
  • 3.3 Ensure safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling or evidence gathering and reporting procedures are in place
4. Organise testing or inspection of product
  • 4.1 Ensure all required personnel are available and approved for participation in work area in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Ensure tests are conducted in accordance with documentation and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Analyse results of testing to ensure validity of procedures
  • 4.4 Modify test or inspection procedures as required to ensure quality of results
5. Report findings
  • 5.1 Document findings of tests in accordance with procedures
  • 5.2 Recommend resolutions for identified potential or existing problems with tested product in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI456 MSFFT4007 Sample, inspect and test products to specifications Unit of competency