Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to take samples and apply a statistical process to monitor production and applies to the collation and interpretation of statistical data in the context of statistical quality control.
When the production and interpretation of charts and graphs not dependent on knowledge and understanding of the implications for quality are required unit MEM12024 Perform computations should be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 2
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, plans, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Take samples | 2.1 | Interpret the difference between populations and apply various sampling schemes in accordance with SOPs |
3 | Apply statistical process to monitor production | 3.1 | Interpret the concept of variation in terms of average and spread and use data to produce relevant statistical information |
3.2 | Interpret data and present information to appropriate authority according to SOPs | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different 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. | |
Sampling schemes include one (1) or more of the following: | agreed customer plans acceptable quality level (AQL) plans average outgoing quality Level (AOQL) plans Shainin Six Sigma |
Relevant statistical information includes one (1) or more of the following: | average range and process control data plotting of charts, including one or more of the following: line graphs run charts tally charts histograms control charts random and assignable causes |
Competency Field
Quality