Elements and Performance Criteria
- Document procedures
- Write procedures based on identified requirements for specific product and in accordance with workplace documentation standards
- Perform test of procedures to ensure suitability of method and accuracy of test procedures
- Ensure safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling or evidence gathering and reporting procedures are in place
- Report findings
- Identify product specifications and test and inspection requirements
- Read and interpret product quality specifications and drawings to inform test requirements
- Identify test parameters from product quality specifications and drawings
- Identify test methods for each required test parameter and select most effective and efficient method according to workplace procedures
- Identify design features that may impact testing methods, results and inspection procedures
- Develop inspection and testing procedures
- Identify appropriate standards, reference materials, test methods or procedures that may be applicable
- Assess suitability of available standards, reference materials, test methods and/or procedures against testing requirements
- Identify workplace hazards associated with inspection and testing of product for inclusion in procedures
- Identify the need for specific equipment, specialised facilities, expert personnel or training needs
- Select appropriate test methodology consistent with testing requirements and resource availability
- Identify any changes required to workplace procedures to implement testing or inspection procedures
- Identify an appropriate sample size of conforming and potentially nonconforming products, materials for testing according to workplace requirements
- Write procedures based on identified requirements for specific product and in accordance with workplace documentation standards
- Perform test of procedures to ensure suitability of method and accuracy of test procedures
- Ensure safety, sample preparation, testing, data handling or evidence gathering and reporting procedures are in place
- Organise testing or inspection of product
- Ensure all required personnel are available and approved for participation in work area in accordance with workplace procedures
- Ensure tests are conducted in accordance with documentation and workplace procedures
- Analyse results of testing to ensure validity of procedures
- Modify test or inspection procedures as required to ensure quality of results
- Document findings of tests in accordance with procedures
- Recommend resolutions for identified potential or existing problems with tested product in accordance with workplace procedures