ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)

Unit number and title Unit 16: Organisational Efficiency and Improvement

Learning aim(s) 2: Understand application of quality control and quality assurance

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Assignment title Learning outcome 2: Understand application of quality control and quality assurance
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Criterion Criteria Achieved Assessment Comments
reference 1st Sub Re-Sub
Y N Y N
P5

Y N Y N
P6

Y N Y N
P7
Y N Y N
P8
Y N Y N
P9
Y N Y N
P10
Y N Y N
M2
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D2

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Assessor Feedback to Learner for Resubmission (if required)

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Capable of upgrading? YES/NO
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Verifier.
Only one resubmission is possible per assignment, providing:
 The learner has met initial deadlines set in the
assignment or has met an agreed deadline extension.
 The tutor considers that the learner will be able to
provide improved evidence without further guidance.

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  Evidence submitted for assessment has been
authenticated and accompanied by a signed and dated
declaration of authenticity by the learner.
 Resubmission evidence must be submitted within 15
working days of learners receiving assessment feedback
which must be within a timely period of the assessment
taking place.

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best of my knowledge the evidence submitted for this assignment is the learner’s own. The learner has clearly
referenced any sources and any AI tools used in the work. I have not solely used AI to mark learner’s work. I
understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.

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Learning aims:

Learning Aims: 2: Understand application of quality control and quality assurance.

Unit /
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the learner is able to: Task no.
reference

P5 define the terms ‘quality control’ and ‘quality assurance’ 1

P6 describe the role and stages of inspection activities 2

explain the application and content of the BS EN ISO 9000 series of

P7 3
standards

P8
explain the role and responsibilities of the quality manager 4

P9
describe the requirements of quality planning 5

P10
describe the principles of total quality management (TQM) 6

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 assess the importance of using a structured approach for quality
M2 control and quality assurance 7

evaluate a quality management process and make suggestions for

D2 improvement 8

Assignment Brief:

Assignment title Learning outcome 2: Understand application of quality control and quality
assurance
Vocational Scenario or Context:

LUMINATION LIGHTING COMPANY

You are working as a final year apprentice in a small engineering company. You have been
using some engineering processes to manufacture outside lanterns for decorative lighting
as part of your team; your manager is pleased with your work and has decided that you
should be given some more responsibility. He has now asked you to research and report
on the importance of quality assurance and quality control. The report will impact upon
company investment decisions in the future.

Your report needs to cover the points seen below.

You need to:

Produce a report that includes the following:

Task 1 (P5) Define the terms ‘quality control’ and ‘quality assurance’.

Task 2 (P6) Analise the purpose and stages of inspection activities.

Task 3 (P7)
A Give details of the content of the BS EN IWO 9000 series standards.
B Explain using valid examples how they are applied in the company.

Task 4 (P8) Explain the responsibilities of the quality control manager within the company.

Task 5 (P9) Evaluate the requirements of quality planning.

Task 6 (P10) Explain the main goals of TQM and the advantages of this within the company.

Task 7 (M2)
A Explain the procedures linking quality control and quality assurance.
B Analise the importance of structure and quality procedures.

Task 8 (D2) Look at your evidence and evaluate a quality management process and how effective it is, but
make suggestions for improvements using valid reasons.

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Checklist of evidence required:

Report

Submission Guidelines

A word-processed version of all submissions and a signed copy of the brief is to be uploaded on the FCOT Moodle Drop Box by
the deadline.
The filename of all uploaded documents should contain your surname, the unit number, the assignment number and the code
FS for first submission or RS for re-submission, i.e. Smith_Unit1_A1_FS

Sources of Information for Learner:

Books:

Tooley M and Dingle L – BTEC National Engineering (Routledge, 2010) ISBN

9780123822024

Waldock B – Being Agile in Business: Discover Faster, Smarter, Leaner Ways to Work
(Pearson Education, 2015) ISBN 9781292083704

Journals:

Websites:

Other assessment materials attached to this Assignment Brief:

* All resubmissions must be authorised by the LIV. Only one resubmission is possible per assignment,
providing:
 The learner has met initial deadlines set in the assignment or has met an agreed deadline extension.
 The tutor considers that the learner will be able to provide improved evidence without further guidance.
 Evidence submitted for assessment has been authenticated and accompanied by a signed and dated
declaration of authenticity by the learner.
**Any resubmission evidence must be submitted within 15 working days of receipt of results of assessment.

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