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Unit Group

8392 Product Quality Controllers

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

8392 Product Quality Controllers

Examine, evaluate and test manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

Primary Products Quality Assurance Officers are excluded from this unit group. Primary Products Quality Assurance Officers are included in Occupation 311138 Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

839231 Product Examiner

Examines products to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Examines products to verify adherence to manufacturing standards and functionality specifications
  • Conducts regular audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with standards
  • Examines products for defects and collaborates with the relevant teams to address the inconsistencies
  • Identifies any deviations or non-conformities in product quality
  • Maintains accurate records and documentation of product inspections and test results
Occupation

839232 Product Grader

Grades primary produce by evaluating individual items or batches against established standards and records.

Specialisations

  • Fruit and Vegetable Classer
  • Grain Quality Technician
  • Meat Grader
  • Milk and Cream Grader
  • Timber Grader

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Evaluates individual items or batches of primary produce against established standards
  • Determines the quality and grade of primary produce based on visual inspection and other relevant criteria
  • Sorts and separates primary produce into different grades or categories
  • Monitors and maintains the quality and condition of graded produce
  • Records and maintains accurate records of grading results
Occupation

839233 Product Tester

Collects product samples, conducts tests to determine quality of produce, and maintains records of results.

Specialisations

  • Coal Sample Tester
  • Concrete Tester

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Obtains product samples for testing from various stages of the production process
  • Carries out tests using standardised procedures to assess product quality
  • Analyses test data and product performance during testing processes, and prepares reports summarising findings
  • Identifies and reports any deviations or abnormalities in test results