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Apply quality standards

Apply quality standards

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN2002B
State Code
W7304
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/10/2014
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
20/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to work within a quality system and apply quality standards to work operations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Work within a quality system
  • 1.1 Instructions and procedures are followed and duties performed according to requirements of a quality system.
  • 1.2 Impact of quality system on own work is identified.
2 Assess own work
  • 2.1 Concepts of product quality in the workplace are identified.
  • 2.2 Work is continuously checked for compliance with quality standards relevant to the operation being undertaken.
  • 2.3 Impact of work activities on next in line process or final product outcomes is identified.
  • 2.4 Faulty pieces or final products are identified.
  • 2.5 Where required, the faults and any identified causes are recorded and reported to designated personnel.
3 Assess quality of materials, component parts or final products
  • 3.1 Received materials, component parts or final products are checked for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
  • 3.2 Impact of the received materials or component parts on next in line process or final outcomes is identified.
  • 3.3 Materials, component parts or products are measured, if and as required, using appropriate measuring techniques.
  • 3.4 Faulty materials or component parts related to the operator's work are identified and isolated.
  • 3.5 Where required, the faults and any identified causes are recorded and/or reported to the designated personnel.
  • 3.6 Causes of any identified faults are investigated and addressed by corrective action or referral to designated personnel.
4 Investigate causes of quality deviations
  • 4.1 Causes of deviations from specified quality standards for materials, component parts or final products are investigated and reported, as required, using appropriate measuring techniques.
  • 4.2 Suitable preventative action is recommended based on workplace quality standards.
  • 4.3 Deviations due to skill limitations are identified and further skill development sought.
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Information on quality and other indicators of production performance is recorded.
  • 5.2 All production processes and outcomes are recorded.
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Quality system may include:
quality assurance
quality control
quality inspection
quality improvement
total quality control
Concepts of product quality include:
consistency in quality
producing to specification, including time requirements
meeting customer requirements
Designated personnel may include:
quality assurance officer
quality inspector
supervisor
management
team leader
Quality standards may relate to:
materials
component parts
final product
production processes
workplace quality standards
Australian Standards
Quality specifications may include:
finish
fit
size
durability
product variations
materials
alignment
colour
damage and imperfections
fabric
Quality checks may include:
visual inspection
physical measurements
checks against patterns, templates and guides
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
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
interpret work instructions, standards and specifications
check and measure relevant quality specifications
interpret results of quality checks in terms of specifications, patterns and work standards
take required action where standards of materials, component parts, final product or work processes are found to be unacceptable
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W6581 LMTGN2002A Apply quality standards Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
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