Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in quality auditing and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work or the work of an audit team. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Lead Auditor and Quality Assurance Manager.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 12 

4 core units  plus

8 elective units,  of which:

• 2 elective units must be selected from Group A
• 2 elective units must be selected from Group B
• for the remaining 4 elective units:

• up to 4 units may be selected from Groups A and B
• if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course
• if not listed, up to 4 units may be selected from a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units 

BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits

BSBAUD511 Initiate quality audits

BSBAUD512 Lead quality audits

BSBAUD513 Report on quality audits

Elective units 

Group A – Audit and Compliance 

BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks

BSBAUD514 Interpret compliance requirements

BSBAUD515 Evaluate and review compliance

BSBAUD516 Develop and monitor processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements

BSBAUD601 Establish and manage compliance management systems

Group B – Transferable Skills 

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others

BSBDAT501 Analyse data

BSBINS501 Implement information and knowledge management systems

BSBINS502 Coordinate data management

BSBLDR522 Manage people performance

BSBOPS504 Manage business risk

BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

BSBPMG532 Manage project quality

BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness