UNIT CODE

DCMQAM617

UNIT TITLE

Assure quality assurance in material testing

APPLICATION

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assure quality according to national and international standards for quality assurance in materials tests.

The unit of competency is applied by technicians in a structural and civil engineering environment when reviewing materials tests according to national and international standards.

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

• DCSBME604 Use basic mathematics in engineering
• DCSCON605 Use basic construction in engineering
• DCMCMT601 Apply basic construction materials and testing fundamentals

ELEMENT

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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

1.    Explain the fundamentals of quality assurance and quality control.

1.1.      Identify and summarise the fundamentals of quality assurance requirements

1.2.      Compare quality control to quality assurance

1.3.      Outline the role of quality assurance and quality control in ensuring the overall quality of a project

1.4.       Summarise Standard stages for developing a quality assurance plan

1.5.       Summarise the role of international and local Standard specifications in ensuring quality

1.6.       Determine the role of material testing in quality control

1.7.       Explain the process of periodic inspection and its role in quality control.

1.8.       Outline the role of documentation in quality control

2.    Describe the basics of material testing in order To control the quality of a project.

2.1.      Differentiate between testing and inspection.

2.2.      Explain statistical analysis in terms of material testing

2.3.      Outline the Standard data collection process

2.4.      Outline the development and quality control of testing procedures

2.5.      Outline the role of testing equipment in material testing

2.6.      Identify in the Standards how tests are selected for material properties

2.7.      Determine components of a material test report according to Standards for quality assurance

FOUNDATION SKILLS

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

UNIT MAPPING INFORMATION

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TITLE

Assessment requirements for DCMQAM617: Assure quality assurance in material testing

PERFORMANCE EVIDENCE

To achieve competency in this unit a person must satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions included in the unit.

The person must also:

• Briefly summarise quality assurance requirements as per AS/NZS ISO 9000
• Demonstrate basic familiarity with the structure and range of the AS/NZS ISO 9000 documents by researching standards applicable to given scenarios

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once for each criterion.

KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE

To achieve competency in this unit a person must demonstrate knowledge of:

• Key features of quality assurance, including:
  • Sources and content of the AS/NZS ISO 9000 standard
  • Application of the Standard to materials testing
  • Fundamental procedures for materials testing as defined in the Standards
  • Reporting structure and content according to the Standards

ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS

Assessment conditions:

All assessment must be completed in accordance with work health and safety standards.

When assessments are conducted remotely, invigilation software must be used to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers or marking guides must be provided for all assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.

The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field.

Assessors must have worked for at least 3 years in industry where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency.

The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development.

The RTO must take appropriate steps, as an ongoing procedure, to verify information about trainer and assessor’s qualifications, vocational competencies and current industry skills