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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Work within a quality improvement system
  2. Instructions are followed and duties are performed either individually or as a member of a work team within a quality improvement system
  3. Work is completed either individually or as a member of a work team in accordance with standards as defined in workplace policies and procedures
  4. Use quality improvement systems, tools and techniques
  5. Variations from required standards in the quality of services and/or products are detected and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  6. Quality of operations/service is monitored and adjusted as required to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction
  7. Quality improvement tools and techniques are used individually and as part of a work team to systematically improve the quality of work, services and/or products

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others when applying and implementing quality systems

completing relevant documentation

identifying and using equipment, processes and procedures required within the context of the job concerned

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in relation to quality system standards and processes

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and information

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using quality improvement tools and methods

working collaboratively with others when applying and implementing quality systems

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

operational work systems, equipment or management, site and organisational operating procedures

housekeeping standards and procedures

impact of job on enterprise and individual performance

quality improvement tools and methods

typical quality-related problems that may arise in work operations and products, and related options for action and solutions

workplace or site layout

workplace quality assurance and improvement principles and procedures.