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Participate in a quality audit

Participate in a quality audit

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBAUD402
State Code
AUI79
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and participate in a quality audit as a member of a quality audit team. The types of audits may include external or internal systems audits or process or product/service audits.The process includes reviewing designated documentation; identifying and developing checklists and audit related documentation; preparing audit schedules; gathering, analysing and evaluating information; and reporting findings to the lead auditor.It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of the quality auditing environment who analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources to provide solutions to auditing issues, including unpredictable quality auditing problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Review auditee documentation
  • 1.1 Where applicable, review auditee’s previous quality audits to establish possible impact on the conduct of the current audit
  • 1.2 Request relevant organisational documents from auditee, and review and check the adequacy of these documents
  • 1.3 Amend reviewed documents, and determine and source any further documentation required
  • 1.4 Resolve issues which arise with auditee and relevant parties
2 Participate in developing audit schedules
  • 2.1 Access or prepare appropriate checklists/tools and audit related documentation
  • 2.2 Confirm schedules and required resources with auditee before beginning auditing activities
  • 2.3 Anticipate possible issues and outline strategies to address these issues, should they arise
  • 2.4 Ensure preparation activities and documentation correspond to the audit plan
  • 2.5 In consultation with auditing team, determine appropriate methods and techniques
  • 2.6 Assist lead auditor in creating entry and exit meeting agendas
3 Gather and analyse information
  • 3.1 Access a range of potential sources of information
  • 3.2 Collect and make an initial assessment of sample documentation
  • 3.3 Interview appropriate persons in relation to relevant documentation
  • 3.4 Identify and report patterns, trends, interrelationships and areas of risk
  • 3.5 Identify aspects of the audit that require the use of specialists and request appropriate assistance
4 Evaluate information
  • 4.1 Evaluate information against prescribed benchmarks
  • 4.2 Form a defensible opinion as to the meeting of these benchmarks by the auditee
  • 4.3 Ensure opinions are formed from and supported by available information
5 Report findings
  • 5.1 Formulate findings and prepare a corrective action report if discrepancies or noncompliances are detected
  • 5.2 Examine results/findings against audit objectives and present to lead auditor
  • 5.3 Report recommendations for improvements as applicable
6 Participate in exit meeting
  • 6.1 Prepare for exit meeting
  • 6.2 Ensure reporting arrangements are agreed upon and documented during the meeting
  • 6.3 Ensure context and consequences of audit are explained, and followup is discussed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0604 BSBAUD402B Participate in a quality audit Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF72 BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits Unit of competency