§5.1 · DECIDING · 5 MIN READ · EDITION 1.0
Three levels of control
Level A is assistive, Level B is controlled decision support and Level C is high consequence. The level changes the depth of evidence, approval and operational protection.
Level A covers drafting, search and summarisation with no direct influence on a product decision. Level B covers findings, predictions or generated artefacts that influence quality actions, APQP evidence or supplier decisions; it needs specification, evaluation, traceability, named acceptance, change control and monitoring.
Level C can materially affect safety, product release, contractual conformity or major financial exposure. It adds independent approval, restricted autonomy, fail-safe behaviour, incident handling and periodic review.
PUT THIS INTO PRACTICE
- 01Classify the intended use before a pilot starts.
- 02Name the risk dimension that drives the level.
- 03Match approval evidence to the identified consequence.
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§5.1 · Edition 1.0 · Three levels of control