1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1

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Contents >> Major Group 8 Labourers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 83 Factory Process Workers >> MINOR GROUP 839 Miscellaneous Factory Process Workers >> UNIT GROUP 8393 Product Quality Controllers

UNIT GROUP 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:

NZ Register 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

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