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

PUAPOLFC006B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Contribute to and comply with quality systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAPOLFC006B - Contribute to and comply with quality systems
Description This unit covers the competency required to contribute to and comply with quality system guidelines.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 This unit applies to persons who are required to contribute to quality systems within their workplace as well as comply with set quality systems.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
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: Comply with quality system requirements
  • Organisational policies and procedures are followed in accordance with quality system requirements.
  • Any variations from quality system procedures are clearly documented.
  • Non-conformance of laboratory practice is identified and reported in accordance with quality system requirements.
  • Corrective action to address non-conformance is implemented.
       
Element: Undertake proficiency testing/casework review
  • Internal/external proficiency tests are completed in accordance with organisational policies/guidelines/quality system requirements.
  • Case work is submitted for quality assurance review in accordance with organisational policies/guidelines/quality system requirements.
       
Element: Contribute to quality system maintenance
  • Quality system issues are raised with designated person in accordance with quality system procedures.
  • Audit processes are participated in as required.
       


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.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

understand and implement quality system requirements

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of workplace or simulated situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on-the-job or in a simulated work environment.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

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

communicate effectively

follow instructions and directions

identify system improvements and deficiencies and convey to management

Required Knowledge

quality system context in which forensic examinations are conducted

relevant organisational quality system procedures

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.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

documented procedures in quality manuals, procedures manuals, policy and other administrative guidelines

non-conformance, variation, corrective action and proficiency testing

organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability

quality system issues (deficiencies and improvements)

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
Organisational policies and procedures are followed in accordance with quality system requirements. 
Any variations from quality system procedures are clearly documented. 
Non-conformance of laboratory practice is identified and reported in accordance with quality system requirements. 
Corrective action to address non-conformance is implemented. 
Internal/external proficiency tests are completed in accordance with organisational policies/guidelines/quality system requirements. 
Case work is submitted for quality assurance review in accordance with organisational policies/guidelines/quality system requirements. 
Quality system issues are raised with designated person in accordance with quality system procedures. 
Audit processes are participated in as required. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAPOLFC006B - Contribute to and comply with quality systems
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAPOLFC006B - Contribute to and comply with quality systems

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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