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PSPREG024 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct measurement licensee audit

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency PSPREG024 - Conduct measurement licensee audit
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to undertake quality and performance audits of organisations and individuals operating under the scope of a licence for performing measuring activities.This unit applies to those working as public officers appointed under legislation to complete quality management system and performance audits of organisations and individuals licensed under legislation to perform measurement activities.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing complex tasks in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Regulatory
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for audit
  • Establish audit scope.
  • Identify and access activity specialists to support audit as required.
  • Access and review licensee history.
  • Access and interpret information and legislation appropriate to the audit.
  • Make arrangements which outline the scope and process of the audit with the licensee.
  • Identify and access necessary test equipment, documentation and audit report forms.
  • Ensure test equipment is fit for purpose.
  • Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations.
       
Element: Conduct a quality audit
  • Confirm audit scope and process with appropriate personnel.
  • Collect and evaluate relevant objective evidence using audit methods and techniques.
  • Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance.
  • Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk.
  • Ensure audit is within the boundaries of legislated powers, whilst maintaining respect for the licensee and their rights.
       
Element: Conduct a performance audit
  • Identify the scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes.
  • Identify local workplace, health and safety issues and implement control strategies.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of the training and assessment process used by the licensee to determine the competency of the authorised person(s) completing the licensed activity.
  • Assess the suitability of the equipment, documentation and environs used for the licensed activity.
  • Review completed documentation relating to the licensed activity for compliance.
  • Use questioning to establish the methodology used by the authorised person(s) in completing the licensed activity.
       
Element: Analyse and report audit results
  • Examine information, test results and observations against audit objectives and prescribed performance criteria.
  • Analyse audit data for isolated and systemic quality and performance issues.
  • Identify and report areas of non-compliance including any required corrective action and include any general recommendations for improvement.
  • Communicate inspection results to the appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Act on non-compliance
  • Select remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance.
  • Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected.
  • Implement enforcement action.
       
Element: Prepare for audit
  • Establish audit scope.
  • Identify and access activity specialists to support audit as required.
  • Access and review licensee history.
  • Access and interpret information and legislation appropriate to the audit.
  • Make arrangements which outline the scope and process of the audit with the licensee.
  • Identify and access necessary test equipment, documentation and audit report forms.
  • Ensure test equipment is fit for purpose.
  • Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations.
       
Element: Conduct a quality audit
  • Confirm audit scope and process with appropriate personnel.
  • Collect and evaluate relevant objective evidence using audit methods and techniques.
  • Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance.
  • Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk.
  • Ensure audit is within the boundaries of legislated powers, whilst maintaining respect for the licensee and their rights.
       
Element: Conduct a performance audit
  • Identify the scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes.
  • Identify local workplace, health and safety issues and implement control strategies.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of the training and assessment process used by the licensee to determine the competency of the authorised person(s) completing the licensed activity.
  • Assess the suitability of the equipment, documentation and environs used for the licensed activity.
  • Review completed documentation relating to the licensed activity for compliance.
  • Use questioning to establish the methodology used by the authorised person(s) in completing the licensed activity.
       
Element: Analyse and report audit results
  • Examine information, test results and observations against audit objectives and prescribed performance criteria.
  • Analyse audit data for isolated and systemic quality and performance issues.
  • Identify and report areas of non-compliance including any required corrective action and include any general recommendations for improvement.
  • Communicate inspection results to the appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Act on non-compliance
  • Select remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance.
  • Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected.
  • Implement enforcement action.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for audit

1.1 Establish audit scope.

1.2 Identify and access activity specialists to support audit as required.

1.3 Access and review licensee history.

1.4 Access and interpret information and legislation appropriate to the audit.

1.5 Make arrangements which outline the scope and process of the audit with the licensee.

1.6 Identify and access necessary test equipment, documentation and audit report forms.

1.7 Ensure test equipment is fit for purpose.

1.8 Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations.

2. Conduct a quality audit

2.1 Confirm audit scope and process with appropriate personnel.

2.2 Collect and evaluate relevant objective evidence using audit methods and techniques.

2.3 Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance.

2.4 Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk.

2.5 Ensure audit is within the boundaries of legislated powers, whilst maintaining respect for the licensee and their rights.

3. Conduct a performance audit

3.1 Identify the scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes.

3.2 Identify local workplace, health and safety issues and implement control strategies.

3.3 Evaluate the adequacy of the training and assessment process used by the licensee to determine the competency of the authorised person(s) completing the licensed activity.

3.4 Assess the suitability of the equipment, documentation and environs used for the licensed activity.

3.5 Review completed documentation relating to the licensed activity for compliance.

3.6 Use questioning to establish the methodology used by the authorised person(s) in completing the licensed activity.

4. Analyse and report audit results

4.1 Examine information, test results and observations against audit objectives and prescribed performance criteria.

4.2 Analyse audit data for isolated and systemic quality and performance issues.

4.3 Identify and report areas of non-compliance including any required corrective action and include any general recommendations for improvement.

4.4 Communicate inspection results to the appropriate personnel.

5. Act on non-compliance

5.1 Select remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance.

5.2 Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected.

5.3 Implement enforcement action.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

reading, analysing and interpreting:

complex and formal documents

technical data and test results

regulatory requirements

organisational policies and procedures

communicating the outcome of the audit and recommended corrective action

scheduling and organising audits to allow for licensee’s operational requirements and to maximise effective use of auditor’s time and travel needs

ensuring corrective actions are completed

identifying, and applying legislation, test procedures, policies and procedures

preparing for audit

identifying, analysing and mitigating risks within the audit environment

gathering objective data and information by a variety of methods

analysing information gathered to identify compliance issues

identifying and acting on non-compliance

maintaining the security and confidentiality of data

reporting results in the required formats and within expected timeframe

recording the results of audits and maintaining records

carrying out appropriate follow-up actions

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

auditing systems

risk management principles

hazards that may exist when conducting an audit and ways of controlling risks involved

national measurement legislation

powers of inspectors

use of audit/assessment tools

industry practices and procedures relating to measurement processes and verification of measuring instruments

organisational reporting procedures relating to audits

legal issues and terminology relating to audits

audit methods and techniques

codes of practice, regulations and standards

product and service knowledge relating to measurement process and verification of measuring instruments

quality principles and techniques relating to measurement process and verification of measuring instruments

current audit practices


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for audit

1.1 Establish audit scope.

1.2 Identify and access activity specialists to support audit as required.

1.3 Access and review licensee history.

1.4 Access and interpret information and legislation appropriate to the audit.

1.5 Make arrangements which outline the scope and process of the audit with the licensee.

1.6 Identify and access necessary test equipment, documentation and audit report forms.

1.7 Ensure test equipment is fit for purpose.

1.8 Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations.

2. Conduct a quality audit

2.1 Confirm audit scope and process with appropriate personnel.

2.2 Collect and evaluate relevant objective evidence using audit methods and techniques.

2.3 Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance.

2.4 Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk.

2.5 Ensure audit is within the boundaries of legislated powers, whilst maintaining respect for the licensee and their rights.

3. Conduct a performance audit

3.1 Identify the scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes.

3.2 Identify local workplace, health and safety issues and implement control strategies.

3.3 Evaluate the adequacy of the training and assessment process used by the licensee to determine the competency of the authorised person(s) completing the licensed activity.

3.4 Assess the suitability of the equipment, documentation and environs used for the licensed activity.

3.5 Review completed documentation relating to the licensed activity for compliance.

3.6 Use questioning to establish the methodology used by the authorised person(s) in completing the licensed activity.

4. Analyse and report audit results

4.1 Examine information, test results and observations against audit objectives and prescribed performance criteria.

4.2 Analyse audit data for isolated and systemic quality and performance issues.

4.3 Identify and report areas of non-compliance including any required corrective action and include any general recommendations for improvement.

4.4 Communicate inspection results to the appropriate personnel.

5. Act on non-compliance

5.1 Select remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance.

5.2 Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected.

5.3 Implement enforcement action.

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
Establish audit scope. 
Identify and access activity specialists to support audit as required. 
Access and review licensee history. 
Access and interpret information and legislation appropriate to the audit. 
Make arrangements which outline the scope and process of the audit with the licensee. 
Identify and access necessary test equipment, documentation and audit report forms. 
Ensure test equipment is fit for purpose. 
Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations. 
Confirm audit scope and process with appropriate personnel. 
Collect and evaluate relevant objective evidence using audit methods and techniques. 
Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance. 
Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk. 
Ensure audit is within the boundaries of legislated powers, whilst maintaining respect for the licensee and their rights. 
Identify the scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes. 
Identify local workplace, health and safety issues and implement control strategies. 
Evaluate the adequacy of the training and assessment process used by the licensee to determine the competency of the authorised person(s) completing the licensed activity. 
Assess the suitability of the equipment, documentation and environs used for the licensed activity. 
Review completed documentation relating to the licensed activity for compliance. 
Use questioning to establish the methodology used by the authorised person(s) in completing the licensed activity. 
Examine information, test results and observations against audit objectives and prescribed performance criteria. 
Analyse audit data for isolated and systemic quality and performance issues. 
Identify and report areas of non-compliance including any required corrective action and include any general recommendations for improvement. 
Communicate inspection results to the appropriate personnel. 
Select remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance. 
Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected. 
Implement enforcement action. 
Establish audit scope. 
Identify and access activity specialists to support audit as required. 
Access and review licensee history. 
Access and interpret information and legislation appropriate to the audit. 
Make arrangements which outline the scope and process of the audit with the licensee. 
Identify and access necessary test equipment, documentation and audit report forms. 
Ensure test equipment is fit for purpose. 
Plan activities to meet audit objectives and minimise disruption to business operations. 
Confirm audit scope and process with appropriate personnel. 
Collect and evaluate relevant objective evidence using audit methods and techniques. 
Review documentation and procedures relating to the licence and associated activities for compliance. 
Identify and report patterns, trends and areas of risk. 
Ensure audit is within the boundaries of legislated powers, whilst maintaining respect for the licensee and their rights. 
Identify the scope of the activity being audited and the expected outcomes. 
Identify local workplace, health and safety issues and implement control strategies. 
Evaluate the adequacy of the training and assessment process used by the licensee to determine the competency of the authorised person(s) completing the licensed activity. 
Assess the suitability of the equipment, documentation and environs used for the licensed activity. 
Review completed documentation relating to the licensed activity for compliance. 
Use questioning to establish the methodology used by the authorised person(s) in completing the licensed activity. 
Examine information, test results and observations against audit objectives and prescribed performance criteria. 
Analyse audit data for isolated and systemic quality and performance issues. 
Identify and report areas of non-compliance including any required corrective action and include any general recommendations for improvement. 
Communicate inspection results to the appropriate personnel. 
Select remedial or enforcement action for the non-compliance. 
Inform licensee of non-compliance and consequences of failing to have it corrected. 
Implement enforcement action. 

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