AMPQUA421 — Prepare for and respond to an external audit of the establishment’s quality system

1 Prepare for external audit

• 1.1Document and schedule known or expected dates of external audits according to workplace practices
• 1.2Confirm dates and notify all relevant company personnel

2 Identify audit scope and prepare team

• 2.1Identify audit scope
• 2.2Identify size of team who will prepare, and roles of team members
• 2.3Assemble team who will prepare for external audit and make necessary notifications throughout the workplace
• 2.4Brief team on scope of preparation for audit
• 2.5Convey audit scope to people affected by external audit processes

3 Review internal audit reports to check areas expected to be covered in the external audit

• 3.1Conduct internal audits, where necessary, and develop reports according to workplace policy and procedures
• 3.2Review previous internal audit reports and production reports to identify past problem areas and corrective actions
• 3.3Monitor and review previous problem areas
• 3.4Review previous customer complaints that reflect on food production and safety

4 Make arrangements for the external audit process

• 4.1Make arrangements for the external audit and confirm with the auditors
• 4.2Make arrangements for greeting the external auditors and the provision of a workplace guide according to workplace requirements
• 4.3Notify relevant internal departments of the arrangements
• 4.4Determine roles and responsibilities of enterprise personnel in the audit process

5 Accompany the external auditors

• 5.1Facilitate entry and exit interviews
• 5.2Escort external auditors for the duration of the audit according to established arrangements and workplace procedures

6 Report on the external audit

• 6.1Report external audit finding according to workplace requirements
• 6.2Communicate external audit findings to relevant individuals
• 6.3Follow up on external audit findings and take corrective action, where appropriate

What does an assessment tool for AMPQUA421 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AMPQUA421 needs to address all 33 unit components: 6 elements with 20 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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