Product Tester 839313

SOL | State SOL | Employer SOL| Regional

Description
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

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats No caveats apply

Group: 8393 Product Quality Controllers

Description
examine manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

Tasks
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

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.