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Exercise external quality assurance

Exercise external quality assurance

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM15011
State Code
OAV11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to liaise with external suppliers, check for conformance to specifications, assess the external suppliers and evaluate their goods and/or services.It applies to evaluating and communicating with a wide range of supplier enterprises to ensure that purchased supplies meet quality standards and that adequate documents are prepared and maintained to standard operating procedures.Where interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: BUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Communicate the exact quality requirements to suppliers
  • 1.5 Negotiate and agree on quality assurance
  • 1.6 Establish and agree on verification method and systems and procedures for dispute settlement
  • 1.7 Establish recording system of procured products or services which ensures traceability
2 Check for conformance to specifications
  • 2.1 Obtain and interpret the requirements of all relevant documentation, including contract specifications, drawings and purchase orders
  • 2.2 Establish the conformance of the procured product or service to all of the documented requirements
3 Assess external suppliers
  • 3.1 Conduct assessment and evaluation of suppliers' capability and/or quality system
  • 3.2 Evaluate suppliers' goods or services and report as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5521 MEM15011B Exercise external quality assurance Unit of competency