4. 5. 6. 7. Maintaining records and files to support the QA program,  following  the  QA  manual. Assuring  that  your  work  center  and,  when applicable,  division  personnel  do  not  use measuring   devices,   instruments,   inspection tools,   gauges,   or   fixtures   for   production acceptance and testing that do not have current calibration   stickers   or   records   attached   or available. Performing quality control inspections of each product manufactured or repaired by your work center. Assisting  your  division  oficcer  and  QAO  in conducting internal audits as required and taking corrective  action  on  noted  discrepancies. Alternate  SQCIs  are  usually  assigned  as  backups  to the  regular  SQCIs.  Their  qualifications  and responsibilities  are  the  same  as  those  of  the  regularly assigned SQCI. WORK  CENTER  CONTROLLED MATERIAL  PETTY  OFFICERS  (CMPO) As  a  supervisor  you  must  also  ensure  that procedures  governing  controlled  material  are  followed. You can do this by having one or more of your work center   personnel   trained   in   the   procedures   for inspecting, segregating, stowing, and issuing controlled material. When they have completed their training, designate them as controlled material petty officers (CMPOs). QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION A comprehensive training program is the next step in an effective QA program. For inspectors to make a difference, they must be both trained and certified. They must have formal or informal training in inspection methods,  maintenance  and  repair,  and  certification  of QA requirements. Costly mistakes, made either from lack of knowledge or improper training, can be entirely eliminated with a good QA training program at all levels of shop or work group organization. Before personnel can   assume   the   responsibility   of   coordinating, administering, and executing the QA program, they must meet certain requirements. Personnel assigned to the  QA  division  or  quality  control  personnel  you  have assigned in your work center, such as SQCIs, CMPOs, or  their  alternates,  should  be  highly  motivated  toward the QA program. It is imperative that a qualification and requalification   program   be   established   for   those personnel participating in the program. Where military standards  and  NAVSEA  technical  documents  require formal   technical   training   or   equivalent,   those requirements  must  be  met  and  personnel  qualification vigorously  and  effectively  monitored  to  ensure  that qualifications are updated and maintained. When formal training for a specific skill is not a requirement, the guidelines of the QA manual maybe used as a basis for training to ensure that personnel are provided with the necessary   expertise   to   perform   a   required   skill. Personnel who obtain a QA qualification must undergo periodic  QA  training  and  examinations,  both  oral  and written,  to  maintain  the  qualification.  We  will  discuss this procedure in the following paragraphs. QUALITY  ASSURANCE  OFFICER SHOP  CRAFTSMAN As stated earlier, the person doing the work, whether it  be  manufacturing  or  repairing,  is  responsible  for following all written guidelines. He or she is responsible to  you  when  questions  arise  about  the  work  being performed. Ensure that your workers know to stop and seek  work  instructions  or  clarification  from  you  when questions or conditions arise which may impede the successful completion of the task or job. A good lesson to teach over and over to all your workers is to strive to achieve first-time quality on every assigned  task.  This  will  not  only  instill  pride  and professionalism in their work but will also help ensure a  quality  product. The  QAO  is  an  individual  whose  primary  duty, assigned by the commanding ofllcer in writing, is to oversee  the  QA  program.  The  QAO  ensures  that personnel assigned to perform QA functions receive continuous  training  in  inspecting,  testing,  and  quality control  methods  specifically  applicable  to  their  area  of assignment. The QAO also ensures that SQCIs receive cross training to enable them to perform QA functions outside their assigned areas. This training includes local training  courses,  on-the-job  training  (OJT),  rotation  of assignments,  personnel  qualification  standards  (PQS), and formal schools. Whenever   possible,   the   QAO   receives   formal training  according  to  the  QA  manual.  He  or  she  is responsible  to  the  repair  officer  for  planning  and 6-6