Unit of competency Outline

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Develop a documentation control strategy for a manufacturing enterprise

Develop a documentation control strategy for a manufacturing enterprise

Unit of competency
National Code
MSACMT662A
State Code
W9027
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/02/2013
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
20/02/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement a documentation control strategy for a manufacturing enterprise such as might be needed to comply with ISO9000 or other reasons.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and obtain agreement to document management standards
  • 1.1. Establish an appropriate working group of stakeholders
  • 1.2. Agree on purpose and scope of document management standards including interaction with production, maintenance, logistics, sales and marketing systems
  • 1.3. Identify any relevant external standards and conventions
  • 1.4. Agree on document control, tracking and updating processes
  • 1.5. Document the document management standards and circulate to relevant stakeholders
  • 1.6. Negotiate any variations
2. Determine document style and establish standards and conventions
  • 2.1. Consider potential document style/s
  • 2.2. Agree on document conventions and layout
  • 2.3. Agree on standard symbols, abbreviations and similar
  • 2.4. Produce a style sheet, document model or template as appropriate
  • 2.5. Check document style conforms to document management standards
  • 2.6. Circulate to relevant stakeholders and negotiate any variations
3. Implement document control strategy
  • 3.1. Develop a document control strategy and procedures including arrangements ongoing review of strategy
  • 3.2. Establish mechanisms to check documents conform to the control strategy
  • 3.3. Arrange for appropriate staff development
  • 3.4. Monitor implementation of document control strategy
  • 3.5. Make improvements to the documentation control strategy as appropriate
External standards include ISO9000, AGPS
External standards and conventions also include documentation requirements of suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.

Overview of assessment requirements
The person will be able to develop a document control strategy which will meet the needs of the organisation and its people.

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
Access to a workplace using or implementing document control strategies is required. No other specific resources are required.

In what context should assessment occur?
Assessment will need to occur in a competitive manufacturing organisation and where the individual is responsible for the document control strategy or by case study.

Are there any other units which could or should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
This unit may be assessed concurrently with appropriate units.

What method of assessment should apply?
Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria, skills and knowledge. A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.
Assessors should gather sufficient, fair, valid, reliable, authentic and current evidence from a range of sources. Sources of evidence may include direct observation, reports from supervisors, peers and colleagues, project work, samples, organisation records and questioning. Assessment should not require language, literacy or numeracy skills beyond those required for the unit.
The assessee will have access to all techniques, procedures, information, resources and aids which would normally be available in the workplace.
The method of assessment should be discussed and agreed with the assessee prior to the commencement of the assessment.

What evidence is required for demonstration of consistent performance?
Evidence should be available from an extended period of time and may be historic if the person has been in this role for some time.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD573 MSS405062A Develop a documentation control strategy for an organisation Unit of competency