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

MSL936004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct an internal audit of the quality system

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL936004 - Conduct an internal audit of the quality system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to prepare for, conduct and document an internal audit of aspects of the laboratory's quality system. It also covers the implementation of the identified corrective action and opportunities for improvement and the monitoring of their effectiveness. This unit applies to senior technical officers and laboratory supervisors working in all industry sectors. These people play a key role in the audit team due to their knowledge of the quality system and their broad technical expertise and specialised knowledge of procedures and technology. This unit of competency requires a thorough examination of various aspects of the quality system. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Quality
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: 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
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Prepare for internal audit
  • Analyse brief to determine the scope and detailed requirements of the planned audit
       
Element: Identify procedures and/or the work area to be audited, and collect relevant information and documentation
       
Element: Brief relevant personnel and allocate roles and responsibilities
       
Element: Develop a detailed audit plan in consultation with relevant personnel
       
Element: Develop a checklist to identify conformance and non-conformance
       
Element: Collaborate with relevant personnel to maximise continuous improvement and ownership of the audit process
       
Element: Collect sufficient evidence to identify non-conforming aspects of the quality system
       
Element: Analyse evidence to identify suitable corrective actions
  • Document findings from the audit process in the required format
       
Element: Present recommendations for corrective actions
       
Element: Provide strategies for the implementation of the corrective actions
       
Element: Complete corrective actions
  • Develop and implement an action plan to improve the quality system
       
Element: Consult with relevant personnel regarding the necessary strategies to improve the quality system
       
Element: Evaluate and report the effectiveness of the corrective action after an agreed time interval
       
Element: Ensure that relevant certification is maintained
       

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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 
Document findings from the audit process in the required format 
Present recommendations for corrective actions 
Provide strategies for the implementation of the corrective actions 
Analyse brief to determine the scope and detailed requirements of the planned audit 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Document findings from the audit process in the required format 
 
 
Develop and implement an action plan to improve the quality system 
 
 
 

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