Course Title: Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5434 Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Course Title: Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Rauha Quazi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4277

Course Contact Email: rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to use quality laboratory practice and effectively participate in quality improvement teams. Personnel are required to ensure the quality and integrity of their own work, detect non-conformances and work with others to suggest improvements in productivity and quality.

This unit of competency applies to laboratory technicians working in all industry sectors who contribute to quality improvements in areas or processes associated with their own job function and/or specialisation. In some industry sectors this unit of competency is relevant to experienced technical officers who may work individually or as part of a team.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil. 



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

MSL934009 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes

Elements:

1. Satisfy quality system requirements in daily work

2. Identify risks and/or opportunities for improvements

3. Recommend actions

4. Participate in the implementation of recommended actions

5. Contribute to strategic improvements

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include:

  • knowledge tests
  • practical skills test
  • practical logbooks
  • presentations
  • group work
  • research
  • lab reports
  • assignments