AUMGQA001
Apply workplace technical quality standards


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to inspect completed vehicle production work against job specifications and workplace technical quality standards.

It applies to those in an automotive workplace and involves the application of skills and knowledge at a technician level.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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 inspection

1.1 Workplace materials and equipment required for inspection processes are identified

1.2 Damaged or unserviceable equipment is identified, tagged and reported

1.3 Workplace instructions and quality guidelines are identified and applied

2. Inspect work

2.1 Job specification, work order, inspection processes and quality standards are identified and applied

2.2 Workplace inspection processes are undertaken against work quality goals

2.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are identified and followed

2.4 Workplace quality standards are applied when conducting inspections, according to workplace procedures

2.5 Workplace materials and equipment are protected against damage during inspection, according to workplace instructions and quality guidelines

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Completed work is inspected to ensure quality outcomes against job specifications, and the achievement of customer requirements

3.1 Work sheets and quality reports are completed and reported

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret inspection processes and procedures

identify workplace quality standards and their application.

Writing skills to:

legibly complete workplace quality documentation

complete faulty equipment tags.

Oral communication skills to:

present quality reports.

Numeracy skills to:

measure materials and components and determine compliance with specifications.

Problem-solving skills to:

determine required workplace quality standards.


Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Work quality goals must include:

identification and elimination of defects

attention to job specifications and tolerances

efficient production times.

Workplace proceduresmust include:

continuous improvement standards

quality standards

recording and reporting.


Sectors

Quality


Competency Field

Manufacturing - Bus, Truck and Trailer