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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Implement quality processes
  2. Make recommendations based on performance that has been monitored and reported on
  3. Consolidate opportunities for further development

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply a quality management system on site

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for applying a quality management system on site

promote and monitor quality processes on site

gain the commitment of individuals and teams to quality principles and practices

encourage ideas and feedback from other team members in developing and refining quality processes

use available technology to monitor and review quality performance

apply effective quality problem identification and problem solving techniques

initiate processes to enhance the quality of individual and team performance

maintain a focus on quality performance in achieving outcomes acceptable to customers

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply a quality management system on site

legal knowledge relating to a site quality plan

key aspects of the organisations quality system

site quality plan procedures and requirements

human resource management principles

continuous quality improvement processes

quality plan monitoring and review procedures and processes

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for application of a quality management system on site

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of application of a quality management system on site

working with others to plan prepare and conduct the application of a quality management system on site

evidence of the consistent successful application of a quality management system on site

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the application of a quality management system on site provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the application of a quality management system

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Site quality plan may include:

organisation's quality policy

allocation of responsibilities

consultation procedures

communication procedures

monitoring procedures

review procedures

record keeping procedures

reporting procedures

training procedures

compliance procedures

procedures for applying interim solutions

standard operating procedures

safe operating procedures

work instructions

emergency procedures

permit requirements

sampling and testing procedures

documentation procedures

reporting procedures

product specifications

delivery standards

customer service standards

Site personnel may include:

employees

contractors

Monitor may include:

periodically observing

supervising

critically observing

recording the progress of an activity

identifying quality development opportunities