DIPLOMA IN QUALITY AUDITING

Task 251 – Compile Audit Results
For this unit you will be undertaking the process of Reporting on an Audit you have undertaken. A small flow chart has been provided below to help you through the assessment below.
For an Audit you have undertaken complete the following;

  • T251.1 Compare results of the audit evaluation against audit objectives and criteria plan. Briefly explain using 5-9 sentences, if and how the objectives have been met. Consider in your explanation things like, what the outcomes and standards of the objective were to be, description of the types of data observed and collected.
  • T251.2 Explain using 5-9 sentences how you analyse data and audit results. Include in your response things like Statistical analysis, measure sets of data, inferential analysis, qualitative analysis, Critical Analysis, Objective analysis etc.

Task 252 – Prepare Report
Continuing with the Audit you have completed from Task 251, prepare a full report through undertaking the following; (Consider the audit report template provided below if you do not have an Organisation template)

  • T252.1 Produce audit report according to specified audit requirements.
  • T252.2 Provide objective evidence relating to the need for reduction, elimination and prevention of non-conformance. Provide at least 1 evidence piece to support and substantiate your recommendations or any correction action determined. See “Evidence attached: Y/N” aspects of template below.

Task 253 – Present audit report to auditee
Continuing with the Audit you have completed from Task 251, Present the audit report to auditee and other stakeholders. Ensure you include the following; (Consider the audit report template provided below if you do not have an Organisation template to clearly document these things.)

  • T253.1 Determine and initiate any corrective action required to deal with non-conformance, in consultation with auditee. (See various areas of audit report provided)
  • T253.2 Provide suggestions for improvements where applicable. (See various areas of audit report provided)
  • T253.3 Ensure timelines are agreed on for completion of corrective action activities. (See various areas of audit report provided)
  • T253.4 Ensure corrective action follow-up procedures are agreed with auditee. (See various areas of audit report provided)
  • T253.5 Then discuss in 4-6 sentences the process on how the above process was discussed with the auditee and then undertaken.

Task 254 – Monitor and review audit system and activities
Continuing with the Audit you have completed from Task 251, Monitor and review audit system and activities. From this, complete a post audit report that examines the audit. Ensure you include the following as a minimum in your report;

  • T254.1 Evaluate effectiveness and suitability in achieving audit objectives
  • T254.2 Investigate possible improvements in audit methods, economy and efficiency

Task 255 – Research and Explain
Using 5-7 sentences research and explain the following;

  • T255.1 Describe quality auditing principles, methods and techniques
  • T255.2 Outline and explain the requirements of auditing regulations and standards
  • T255.3 Identify and explain current audit practices
  • T255.4 Identify and briefly explain software applications relevant to conducting quality auditing activities