What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in implementing and monitoring quality assurance procedures requires evidence that quality assurance procedures have been successfully and appropriately implemented and monitored in an agricultural or horticultural enterprise

The skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor quality assurance procedures must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts For example this could include different rural enterprises and commodity areas

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

market requirements for product

enterprise and industry quality assurance systems

HACCP techniques

strategies for control of hazards

work place training strategies

delegation and empowerment

contingency management

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

establish quality specifications for product

identify hazards and critical control points in the production of quality product

assist in planning of quality assurance procedures

implement quality assurance procedures

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Through interaction with staff and management

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Through monitoring of quality assurance procedures according to enterprise standards

How are activities planned and organised

According to enterprise quality assurance procedures

How can team work be applied

In implementing quality assurance procedures in the enterprise and in staff training and induction

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Through calculations associated with record keeping systems and monitoring records

How can problemsolving skills be applied

By dealing with quality assurance contingencies as they arise

How can the use of technology be applied

In maintenance of records and use of computer software applications

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What quality specifications may be relevant to this competency standard?

From where can market specifications be sourced?

What legislated requirements may be relevant to this competency standard?

What hazards and critical control points should be considered?