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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Conduct audit
   • Identify the components and elements of the quality system and work area to be audited
   • Collaborate with relevant personnel to maximise continuous improvement and ownership of the audit process
   • Collect sufficient evidence to identify non-conforming aspects of the quality system
   • Analyse evidence to identify suitable corrective actions
2. Report findings
   • Document findings from the audit process in the required format
   • Present recommendations for corrective actions
   • Provide strategies for the implementation of the corrective actions
3. Prepare for internal audit
   • Analyse brief to determine the scope and detailed requirements of the planned audit
4. Identify procedures and/or the work area to be audited, and collect relevant information and documentation
5. Brief relevant personnel and allocate roles and responsibilities
6. Develop a detailed audit plan in consultation with relevant personnel
7. Develop a checklist to identify conformance and non-conformance
8. Collaborate with relevant personnel to maximise continuous improvement and ownership of the audit process
9. Collect sufficient evidence to identify non-conforming aspects of the quality system
10. Analyse evidence to identify suitable corrective actions
    • Document findings from the audit process in the required format
11. Present recommendations for corrective actions
12. Provide strategies for the implementation of the corrective actions
13. Complete corrective actions
    • Develop and implement an action plan to improve the quality system
14. Consult with relevant personnel regarding the necessary strategies to improve the quality system
15. Evaluate and report the effectiveness of the corrective action after an agreed time interval
16. Ensure that relevant certification is maintained