Product Quality Controllers

Product Quality Controllers examine manufactured products and primary produce to ensure conformity to specifications and standards of presentation and quality.

**Indicative 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:

- 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.

**Tasks include:**

- 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