Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AUMAQA4001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply quality assurance techniques

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AUMAQA4001 - Apply quality assurance techniques
Description This unit describes the application of the required skills and knowledge to apply quality assurance techniques to all operations involving plant, tooling, equipment or systems required for the design, development and production of motor vehicles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains Employability Skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit applies to the automotive and related component manufacturing environment and involves application of skills and knowledge to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Manufacturing - Common
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Interpret and apply quality standards
  • Applicable organisation requirements relevant to applying quality assurance techniques are verified and complied with throughout the work activity
  • Instructions and plans are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
  • Quality standards are interpreted and applied to individual and team work
  • Process improvement tools are used either individually or in a team to identify and solve design, development and production quality problems
       
Element: Monitor and report on quality
  • Quality of all received, in-work and finished materials and products is checked and appropriate action taken in accordance with quality management strategies
  • Change in quality of performance is monitored using quality improvement tools and feedback data
  • Further action to improve quality is recommended, where required, using standard operating procedures either individually or in a team
       
Element: Implement quality improvement
  • Analytical tools are used to evaluate principal causes of process variation and the success of project improvement strategies
  • Outcomes of the evaluation of principal causes of process variation are used in a continuous cycle of quality improvement
       


Evidence Required

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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and organisation policies and procedures for the application of quality assurance techniques

working and communicating effectively and positively with others involved in the work

applying, within authority, the requirements of the job or work role in relation to:

applying continuous improvement

preparing reports of results

achieving work quality goals

completing work area housekeeping requirements including the documentation of project activity and process outcomes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

assessment of the competency should take place in a safe working environment in a passenger motor vehicle manufacturing plant or simulated environment using tools/equipment/machinery required for the production process without undue disruption to the production process

assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of organisation relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills

speak clearly and directly in order to recommend actions to further improve quality

apply teamwork to a range of situations, including in the utilisation of process improvement tools to identify and solve quality problems

solve problems particularly in teams in order to meet performance indicators

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas

access, interpret and apply information on relevant organisation policies, procedures and instructions, particularly to ensure quality standards to be applied throughout the organisation are correctly interpreted

manage time when planning, preparing and organising work priorities

take responsibility for organising own work priorities.

Required knowledge

relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice and organisation policies and procedures needed to carry out work in a manner which ensures the safety of people, equipment and the environment.

methods for interpreting performance results

operation of systems and components

organisational supply/replenishment systems and processes for materials, equipment and tools

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

methods for interpreting and applying quality standards

methods for implementing quality improvement

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information.

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Organisational requirements may include:

access and equity principles and practices

environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

emergency and evacuation procedures

equipment use procedures

ethical standards

legal obligations

maintenance and storage procedures

OHS requirements

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality assurance guidelines

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting guidelines.

Applying quality assurance techniques may include:

the application of quality management techniques including continuous improvement in the design, development and production of motor vehicles.

Instructions may include:

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

departmental requirements

workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable organisation requirements relevant to applying quality assurance techniques are verified and complied with throughout the work activity 
Instructions and plans are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks 
Quality standards are interpreted and applied to individual and team work 
Process improvement tools are used either individually or in a team to identify and solve design, development and production quality problems 
Quality of all received, in-work and finished materials and products is checked and appropriate action taken in accordance with quality management strategies 
Change in quality of performance is monitored using quality improvement tools and feedback data 
Further action to improve quality is recommended, where required, using standard operating procedures either individually or in a team 
Analytical tools are used to evaluate principal causes of process variation and the success of project improvement strategies 
Outcomes of the evaluation of principal causes of process variation are used in a continuous cycle of quality improvement 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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