| 1 | 1a. Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment | 1.1 | Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations and other relevant guidelines |
| 1.2 | Carry out all of the following during the quality control activities: • adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, and other relevant safety regulations • obtain the required quality control specifications and related documents • obtain approval to carry out the quality control activities • ensure that all appropriate personnel are fully informed of their intended activities • use appropriate personal protective equipment for the area in which they are carrying out the quality control • ensure that test results and quality records are stored, in a manner suited to future audit or investigation |
| 1.3 | Obtain accurate information on the engineering products or processes that are to be quality controlled |
| 1.4 | Obtain the information about the product or process requiring quality control, from two of the following: • quality assurance staff • manufacturers’ manuals/specifications • engineering drawings • product specifications • regulations and guidelines • international/national standards |
| 1.5 | Establish clear and precise criteria for the quality control activities to be undertaken |
| 1.6 | Carry out all of the following, in preparation for the quality control activity: • identify the product or process requiring quality control • obtain the criteria for the quality control process • identify suitable quality control methods, techniques and procedures • obtain appropriate documentation, tools and equipment for the quality control activities to be undertaken • demonstrate and recommend the quality control process to the appropriate people |
| 1.7 | Identify suitable methods and procedures for quality control, to include two of the following: • material checks • production process inspection • maintenance procedures • customer contracts • product performance attributes • product or equipment safety checks (such as electrical checks) • contractor guidelines • incoming inspection • other specific |
| 1.8 | Ensure that the quality control recommendations comply with all of the following, as appropriate: • organisational guidelines and codes of practice • health, safety and environmental requirements • customer standards and requirements • BS and/or ISO standards |
| 2 | 1b. Implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment (continued) | 2.1 | Initiate the quality control system, using approved techniques and procedures |
| 2.2 | Implement quality assurance procedures for one of the following engineering activities: • drawing/design activities (such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, motor vehicle, aerospace, marine) • manufacturing activities (such as machining, detail fitting, fabrication of components, pressing) • material processing activities (such as heat treatment, casting, injection moulding, purification) • composite manufacture (such as wet lay-up, pre-preg laminating, resin infusion, blow moulding) • finishing activities (such as stripping finishes, painting, plating, anodising, veneering, lacquering) • assembly activities (such as mechanical, structural, fluid power, electrical/electronic, woodworking) • installation activities (such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, avionic, structural, environmental equipment) • plant and equipment (such as ... |
| 2.3 | ... site preparation, plant layout, equipment changeover, equipment replacement) • equipment capability studies/performance measurement • movement of materials, components or finished goods • business improvement activities • engineering safety audits or risk assessments • quality control/quality assurance • maintenance activities • testing and trialling • modification and repair activities • research and development • commissioning/decommissioning • engineering support services |
| 2.4 | Carry out all of the following on completion of the quality control activities: • validation and evaluation of the quality control systems implemented • suggested improvements to the way in which the quality control systems are implemented • identification of improvements to be made to the quality control systems and procedures |
| 2.5 | Monitor the effectiveness of the quality control system implemented |
| 2.6 | Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control, and seek help and guidance if they have problems that they cannot resolve |
| 2.7 | Ensure that information on the quality control activities is provided to the relevant people |
| 2.8 | Demonstrate and recommend quality control processes to the relevant people, using the following methods: • specific company documentation Plus one more method from the following: • verbal report • written or typed report • electronic mail • computer-based presentation |
| 3 | 2a. Know how to implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment | 3.1 | Explain how to access information on health and safety regulations and guidelines relating to the engineering activities to be quality assured |
| 3.2 | Describe the specific regulations and guidelines that are relevant to the activities being quality assured |
| 3.3 | Describe the specific safety precautions to be taken when carrying out the quality assurance and associated activities |
| 3.4 | Describe the personal protective equipment to be worn in the specific work area that the quality assurance activities are taking place |
| 3.5 | Explain where the required personal protective equipment can be obtained |
| 3.6 | Describe the implications of not taking account of legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines when carrying out the quality assurance activities |
| 3.7 | Describe the organisational procedures for determining when and how quality assurance activities should be undertaken |
| 3.8 | Describe the processes and specifications for the activity being quality assured |
| 3.9 | Explain how to obtain the quality criteria that could be used for different types of engineering products or processes |
| 3.10 | Describe the current quality assurance methods that are in use |
| 3.11 | Describe the methods for obtaining information on the engineering products or processes that are to be quality assured |
| 3.12 | Describe the relevant sources of information on engineering products or processes |
| 3.13 | Describe the people who should be involved in the quality assurance process |
| 3.14 | Describe the impact that quality assurance methods have on the organisation |
| 4 | 2b. Know how to implement quality control systems and procedures in an engineering environment (continued) | 4.1 | Describe the people who require information on quality assurance, and the procedures for informing them |
| 4.2 | Describe the types of recommendation that could emerge from the quality assurance process |
| 4.3 | Explain how to present the quality recommendations, and the formats to be used |
| 4.4 | Explain how to ensure that quality improvement recommendations are followed up |
| 4.5 | Describe the importance of making sure that all information used is accurate |
| 4.6 | Describe the importance of maintaining quality assurance records |
| 4.7 | Describe the information that needs to be recorded, and the amount of detail that is required |
| 4.8 | Explain where quality assurance records are kept, and the procedure for obtaining them |
| 4.9 | Describe the importance of ensuring that any records that they use are correctly updated and returned to the appropriate location |
| 4.10 | Describe the problems that could occur with the quality assurance process, and the organisational methods and procedures for resolving them |
| 4.11 | Describe the importance of solving problems quickly |
| 4.12 | Describe the organisational reporting processes and lines of communication |
| 4.13 | Describe the extent of their own responsibility and to whom they should report if they have any problems that they cannot resolve |
| 4.14 | Identify the sources of technical expertise if they have problems that they cannot resolve |
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