8393 Product Quality Controllers
8393 Product Quality Controllers
Product Quality Controllers examine manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand:
- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- studying product specifications and taking measurements to determine conformity to specifications
- examining and marking output for visible defects such as cracks, holes and breakages
- making minor repairs and adjustments to products
- compiling quality assurance reports, maintaining documentation and reporting findings
- examining products for defects and grading produce
- designating grading of produce and recording details of assessments according to classification system
- collecting and labelling samples for inspection
- recording details of sampling procedures and sources of samples
- preparing samples and carrying out prescribed tests
Occupations:
- 839311 Product Examiner
- 839312 Product Grader
- 839313 Product Tester
839311 Product Examiner
Alternative Titles:
- Quality Assurance Assessor
- Quality Control Assessor
Examines products to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.
Skill Level: 4
Specialisations:
- Film Examiner
- Metal Products Viewer
- Textile Examiner
- Tyre Finisher and Examiner
- Vehicle Assembly Inspector
839312 Product Grader
Grades primary produce by evaluating individual items or batches against established standards and records results.
Skill Level: 4
Specialisations:
- Fruit and Vegetable Classer
Grain Quality Technician
- Meat Grader
- Milk and Cream Grader
- Timber Grader
839313 Product Tester
Collects product samples, conducts tests to determine quality of produce and maintains records of results.
Skill Level: 4
Specialisations:
- Coal Sample Tester
- Glassware Verifier
- Iron Pellet Tester