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Conduct an internal audit of a documented program

Conduct an internal audit of a documented program

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPQUA416
State Code
OFA33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
21/06/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct an internal audit of a documented program.This unit applies to plant managers, quality management personnel, managers and marketing personnel who have a role in scheduling, preparing for and conducting an internal audit in a meat processing premises. The scope of the audit may include operational areas such as food safety, workplace health and safety, vendor and environmental programs. This may include industry standards and codes.Work in this unit must be carried out to comply with the appropriate Australian Standard.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan the audit
  • 1.1 Interpret audit schedule and plan and organise the timely conduct of internal audit
  • 1.2 Determine objectives, scope and criteria of audit according to workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Assemble and brief audit team about the objectives, scope and criteria of the audit
  • 1.4 Notify those affected by and involved in the audit, and document responsibilities according to workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Notify stakeholders involved in an internal audit according to workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Identify procedures, records and workplace documentation needed for the audit
  • 1.7 Document evidence collection methods and sources to be used during the audit, including developing workplace checklists according to workplace specifications
  • 1.8 Conduct a document review prior to audit
2. Conduct the audit
  • 2.1 Conduct an entry meeting with relevant parties to explain the purpose, scope and criteria for the audit, the methods to be used for conducting the audit, and procedures for reporting and following up results
  • 2.2 Conduct an audit of the program according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Use effective communication skills when conducting the audit
  • 2.4 Collect verifiable objective evidence against the criteria of the audit
  • 2.5 Make findings using the objective evidence against the audit criteria
  • 2.6 Identify and categorise non-conformances according to workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Record audit activity according to workplace requirements
3. Report on audit findings
  • 3.1 Prepare an audit report, detailing areas of the program that were audited and findings against the audit criteria, including non-conformances
  • 3.2 Document objective evidence according to workplace standards
  • 3.3 Keep records of audit process, objective evidence and findings according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Report findings according to workplace requirements
4. Confirm and close out corrective action
  • 4.1 Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions
  • 4.2 Maintain records of the effectiveness of corrective actions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVW19 AMPX404 Conduct an internal audit of a documented program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ4 AMP40222 Certificate IV in Meat Processing Qualification
BIZ3 AMP40522 Certificate IV in Meat Safety Inspection Qualification