Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer – ANZSCO 311314

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Description

Develops, implements and oversees monitoring, testing and application of quality assurance programs within a primary production or processing enterprise.

May monitor production requirements as they relate to food safety, biosecurity, and quality assurance.

Skill Level

2

Alternative Titles

NULL

Specializations

  • Dairy Quality Assurance Officer
  • Meat Quality Assurance Officer

Skills Assessment Authority

VETASSESS

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Note

The occupation Primary Products Inspectors nec is available for other visa programs.


Group: 3113 Primary Products Inspectors

Description

inspect animals, plants and agricultural produce and facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality, health and licensing.

Tasks

  • inspecting animals, plants and agricultural produce to identify product quality issues, and providing advice to producers
  • auditing and monitoring quality procedures at farms and food handling and processing facilities to ensure compliance with required standards
  • testing samples of produce for quality, size and purity
  • ensuring that required standards of hygiene are observed at storage, processing and packing facilities and in transport vehicles
  • advising primary producers on economic aspects of disease eradication and informing producers and the general public of the health implications of diseases and impurities
  • advising on the identification of pests and diseases and on regulations pertaining to grading, packing and loading of products
  • examining imported plants and animals, and products, such as timber, seeds and dried fruits, and making quarantine arrangements
  • patrolling and investigating waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
  • educating, advising and providing information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection
  • may initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).

At least three years 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.

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