This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and control an enterprise quality system. The development and management of quality systems affects enterprise ability to operate in specific markets, and influences customer and consumer confidence in products.

This unit applies to quality assurance managers, production managers and supervisors responsible for managing the quality systems of a meat industry enterprise.

At this level, individuals exercise considerable responsibility and accountability within enterprise structures and are required to make significant contributions to the values, goals and operations of the enterprise. They will typically have responsibility for establishing and reviewing systems for their worksite or department. They may be assisted by external experts to develop plans and strategies.

This unit must be delivered using Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

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