Who approves sign-offs in the PQS process?

Who approves sign-offs in the PQS process?

• A. The department head or assigned manager.
• B. A third-party auditor.
• C. The trainee.
• D. A random team member.

Answer: (A)

In the PQS process, the person who approves sign-offs is the one with supervisory authority in the work area—the department head or the assigned manager. They verify that the trainee has demonstrated the required knowledge and hands-on competency, and that the task has been observed, evaluated, and documented correctly. The trainee may acknowledge completion, and a third-party auditor can review for accuracy, but the actual approval comes from the supervisor or department head who oversees the area. A random team member does not have the authority to approve sign-offs.

In the PQS process, the person who approves sign-offs is the one with supervisory authority in the work area—the department head or the assigned manager. They verify that the trainee has demonstrated the required knowledge and hands-on competency, and that the task has been observed, evaluated, and documented correctly. The trainee may acknowledge completion, and a third-party auditor can review for accuracy, but the actual approval comes from the supervisor or department head who oversees the area. A random team member does not have the authority to approve sign-offs.