List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section |
1. Interpret and apply workplace quality standards | 1.1 Instructions and plans are interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks 1.2 Workplace quality standardsare interpreted and applied to work tasks 1.3 Process improvement tools are used either individually or in a team to identify design, development and production quality problems |
2. Monitor and report on quality | 2.1 Finished materials and products are checked for quality against workplace quality standards and according to workplace procedures 2.2 Non-conforming materials and products are identified and reported 2.3 Quality problems are analysed to identify the root cause using analytical tools 2.4 Strategies to improve quality are developed and recommended according to workplace procedures |
Before competency can be determined, individuals must have competently applied quality standards on a minimum of three occasions.
Individuals must demonstrate they can:
comply with workplace production standards and quality assurance techniques
apply workplace procedures relating to quality assurance techniques
communicate effectively with team leaders and team members to ensure quality assurance
document quality improvement activity and techniques
complete quality improvement reports.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
quality processes
workplace procedures relating to quality assurance techniques
process improvement tools
processes and procedures for implementing quality improvement activities, including:
processes and required resources from a quality improvement plan
identifying and allocating tasks from the quality improvement plan
recording and reporting procedures for monitoring progress of quality improvement plan activities
types, layout and application of quality improvement activity reports.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the application of quality assurance techniques.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
automotive manufacturing workplace or simulated workplace
tools, equipment and machinery required when producing motor vehicles
workplace procedures relating to quality assurance techniques
quality improvement plan
process control plans (PCPs) or workplace equivalent.