General Description
PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROLLERS examine manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 4
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- 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.
Task Information
- 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 in this group:
（1）839311 PRODUCT EXAMINER
Alternative Titles: Quality Assurance Assessor、Quality Control Assessor
Examines products to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.
Specialisations: Film Examiner、Metal Products Viewer、Textile Examiner、Tyre Finisher and Examiner、Vehicle Assembly Inspector
（2）839312 PRODUCT GRADER
Grades primary produce by evaluating individual items or batches against established standards and records results.
Specialisations: Fruit and Vegetable Classer、Meat Grader、Milk and Cream Grader、Timber Grader
（3）839313 PRODUCT TESTER
Collects product samples, conducts tests to determine quality of produce and maintains records of results.
Specialisations: Coal Sample Tester、Glassware Verifier、Iron Pellet Tester