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Initiate a quality audit

Initiate a quality audit

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBAUD501
State Code
AUM33
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to initiate and organise a quality audit with an auditee. It covers assessing the scope and objectives of a quality audit; communicating with the auditee regarding the proposed quality audit; identifying resources required to conduct the audit; and developing and submitting a quality audit plan. The types of audits may include external or internal systems audits or process or product/service audits.It applies to individuals with a well-established theoretical knowledge base in quality auditing who are proficient in using a wide range of specialised, quality auditing and managerial techniques to plan, carry out and evaluate a quality audit. Individuals also supervise and monitor the processes and outcomes of others working in a quality audit team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess quality audit scope and objectives
  • 1.1 Determine and discuss audit objectives with the auditee, client and all other relevant parties
  • 1.2 Determine and discuss scope of the quality audit with the auditee, client and all other relevant parties
  • 1.3 Identify relevant standards that impact the environment in which the audit operates
  • 1.4 Determine scope commensurate with identified risks
2 Communicate with auditee regarding proposed quality audit
  • 2.1 Determine audit history, organisational structure and culture through consultation with the auditee
  • 2.2 Negotiate and ensure agreement with auditee, the proposed audit methods and techniques to be applied
  • 2.3 Outline audit processes to establish sequence of audit activities, and the roles of the auditors and auditees in the process
3 Identify resources required to conduct quality audit
  • 3.1 Identify resources required to perform the quality audit efficiently and effectively
  • 3.2 Select audit team members on the basis of relevant expertise
  • 3.3 Confirm availability of resources required to conduct the audit with auditee
  • 3.4 Assign roles and responsibilities to audit team members
4 Develop and submit quality audit plan
  • 4.1 Develop quality audit plan according to established scope and objectives
  • 4.2 Assign timing, schedules and responsibilities for implementation of the audit plan
  • 4.3 Develop audit priorities and ensure agreement with auditees and audit team members
  • 4.4 Document and submit audit plan to auditee
5 Prepare audit team
  • 5.1 Inform audit team members of their responsibilities, audit objectives and scope
  • 5.2 Communicate audit plan and schedules to all audit team members
  • 5.3 Discuss and clarify audit methods and techniques with audit team members
6 Review auditee documentation
  • 6.1 Review auditee’s previous audits to establish possible impact on the conduct of the current audit
  • 6.2 Review and check relevant organisational documents for accuracy
  • 6.3 Resolve arising problems with auditee and relevant parties
7 Identify and prepare checklists and audit related documentation
  • 7.1 Develop checklists to reflect audit scope and objectives
  • 7.2 Develop or obtain documentation required for the audit
  • 7.3 Prepare agenda for entry meeting
  • 7.4 Include valueadding activities in audit related documentation where required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0605 BSBAUD501B Initiate a quality audit Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD84 BSBAUD511 Initiate quality audits Unit of competency