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AHCSDT406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake internal audits in a seed laboratory

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSDT406 - Undertake internal audits in a seed laboratory
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out an internal audit in a seed testing laboratory. It applies to senior seed analysts who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and they analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Prepare for internal audit
  • Review previous internal audits
  • Source and review relevant enterprise documents
  • Prepare audit plan to suit staff availability and laboratory operations
  • Prepare appropriate checklists and audit related documentation
  • Agree on specific methods and techniques
       
Element: Conduct audit
  • Ensure seed testing techniques are conducted by analysts and observed and reported on by auditor
  • Use questioning strategies to obtain further information on testing techniques and approaches from analysts
  • Report deviations to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) observed during observations of testing
  • Inspect seed storage, chemical store and sampling areas
  • Scrutinise work charts, schedules, reports and plans
  • Ensure the availability and currency of laboratory documents
  • Inspect archived documents to ensure they are complete and meet the statutory holding period
       
Element: Report findings
  • Hold staff meeting to discuss outcomes of audit
  • Complete continuous improvement forms by auditor with suggested corrective actions
  • Prepare and provide an audit report to management for review
  • Present continuous improvement forms at future staff meetings until all corrective action is completed
  • File data collected during audit in laboratory information management system
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of enterprise information and laboratory data
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for internal audit

1.1 Review previous internal audits

1.2 Source and review relevant enterprise documents

1.3 Prepare audit plan to suit staff availability and laboratory operations

1.4 Prepare appropriate checklists and audit related documentation

1.5 Agree on specific methods and techniques

2. Conduct audit

2.1 Ensure seed testing techniques are conducted by analysts and observed and reported on by auditor

2.2 Use questioning strategies to obtain further information on testing techniques and approaches from analysts

2.3 Report deviations to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) observed during observations of testing

2.4 Inspect seed storage, chemical store and sampling areas

2.5 Scrutinise work charts, schedules, reports and plans

2.6 Ensure the availability and currency of laboratory documents

2.7 Inspect archived documents to ensure they are complete and meet the statutory holding period

3. Report findings

3.1 Hold staff meeting to discuss outcomes of audit

3.2 Complete continuous improvement forms by auditor with suggested corrective actions

3.3 Prepare and provide an audit report to management for review

3.4 Present continuous improvement forms at future staff meetings until all corrective action is completed

3.5 File data collected during audit in laboratory information management system

3.6 Maintain confidentiality and security of enterprise information and laboratory data

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare an audit plan and strategy for a seed testing laboratory audit

gather data and information by a variety of methods

undertake an internal audit in a seed testing laboratory

prepare an audit report for management review

develop a continuous improvement report with suggested corrective actions

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

auditing methods and techniques

enterprise standard operating procedures (SOPs)

relevant legislation affecting business operation

seed testing techniques, equipment and methodologies

the role of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and the ISTA Rules for Seed Testing

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for internal audit

1.1 Review previous internal audits

1.2 Source and review relevant enterprise documents

1.3 Prepare audit plan to suit staff availability and laboratory operations

1.4 Prepare appropriate checklists and audit related documentation

1.5 Agree on specific methods and techniques

2. Conduct audit

2.1 Ensure seed testing techniques are conducted by analysts and observed and reported on by auditor

2.2 Use questioning strategies to obtain further information on testing techniques and approaches from analysts

2.3 Report deviations to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) observed during observations of testing

2.4 Inspect seed storage, chemical store and sampling areas

2.5 Scrutinise work charts, schedules, reports and plans

2.6 Ensure the availability and currency of laboratory documents

2.7 Inspect archived documents to ensure they are complete and meet the statutory holding period

3. Report findings

3.1 Hold staff meeting to discuss outcomes of audit

3.2 Complete continuous improvement forms by auditor with suggested corrective actions

3.3 Prepare and provide an audit report to management for review

3.4 Present continuous improvement forms at future staff meetings until all corrective action is completed

3.5 File data collected during audit in laboratory information management system

3.6 Maintain confidentiality and security of enterprise information and laboratory data

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
Review previous internal audits 
Source and review relevant enterprise documents 
Prepare audit plan to suit staff availability and laboratory operations 
Prepare appropriate checklists and audit related documentation 
Agree on specific methods and techniques 
Ensure seed testing techniques are conducted by analysts and observed and reported on by auditor 
Use questioning strategies to obtain further information on testing techniques and approaches from analysts 
Report deviations to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) observed during observations of testing 
Inspect seed storage, chemical store and sampling areas 
Scrutinise work charts, schedules, reports and plans 
Ensure the availability and currency of laboratory documents 
Inspect archived documents to ensure they are complete and meet the statutory holding period 
Hold staff meeting to discuss outcomes of audit 
Complete continuous improvement forms by auditor with suggested corrective actions 
Prepare and provide an audit report to management for review 
Present continuous improvement forms at future staff meetings until all corrective action is completed 
File data collected during audit in laboratory information management system 
Maintain confidentiality and security of enterprise information and laboratory data 

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