Unit of competency Outline
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Design and manage the enterprise quality management system
Design and manage the enterprise quality management system
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBUS604A
AHCBUS604A
State Code
D6750
D6750
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the process of designing and managing the enterprise quality management system for an agricultural or horticultural enterprise and defines the standard required to: compare enterprise systems and processes with industry benchmarks; identify areas for improvement within the enterprise; document procedures to mitigate risks to quality and address areas for improvement; undertake continuous monitoring of systems and processes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Compare enterprise systems and processes with industry benchmarks
- 1.1. Industry benchmarks for best practice are sourced and acquired.
- 1.2. Production performance is examined using comparative analysis techniques.
- 1.3. Relevant codes of practice are identified and implemented.
- 1.4. Business systems are audited against best practice criteria.
- 1.5. Marketing plans are analysed and Quality Assurance (QA) schemes evaluated.
- 1.6. Human Resources management practices are audited against best practice criteria.
- 1.7. Environmental/natural resources parameters are identified and assessed against best practice.
2. Identify areas for improvement within the enterprise
- 2.1. Measurable targets and performance indicators are established.
- 2.2. Systematic strategic planning is implemented within the business.
- 2.3. An ethos for producing quality products is embedded in the enterprise culture.
- 2.4. Quality standards are defined for products, physical and natural resources, and inputs.
- 2.5. Targets and performance indicators are established.
- 2.6. Commitment to knowledge and learning is established.
- 2.7. Effective communication strategies are implemented with staff and other stakeholders.
3. Undertake continuous monitoring of systems and processes
- 3.1. Mechanisms for gaining feedback information are implemented.
- 3.2. Performance is reviewed against targets and performance indicators in an appropriate evaluation cycle.
- 3.3. Reporting and documenting procedures are designed.
- 3.4. Improvements to systems and processes are implemented.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Quality Assurance programs may include:
those designed by industry groups, processors and retailers.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Quality Assurance programs may include:
those designed by industry groups, processors and retailers.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
compare enterprise systems and processes with industry benchmarks
identify areas for improvement within the enterprise
document procedures to mitigate risks to quality and address areas for improvement
undertake continuous monitoring of systems and processes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
compare enterprise systems and processes with industry benchmarks
identify areas for improvement within the enterprise
document procedures to mitigate risks to quality and address areas for improvement
undertake continuous monitoring of systems and processes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3460 | RTE6908A | Design and manage the enterprise quality management system | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN22 | AHCBUS604 | Design and manage the enterprise quality management system | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D531 | AHC60310 | Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management | Qualification |
| D529 | AHC60110 | Advanced Diploma of Agriculture | Qualification |
| D530 | AHC60210 | Advanced Diploma of Horticulture | Qualification |