Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Trade Measurement
Certificate IV in Trade Measurement
PSP40516
AZX7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/03/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those working in operational roles undertaking trade measurement inspection. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in specific contexts relating to the provision of trade measurement services to employers.
This qualification covers the broad range skills required to operate without supervision in a government trade or laboratory measurement inspection environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units of competency are required for this qualification:- eight (8) core units
- four (4) elective units
- choose a minimum of two (2) electives from either Group A Trade measurement or Group B Laboratory measurement.
- choose the remaining electives from the lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the PSP Implementation Guide.
Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol ∟.
The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification.
Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWT92 | PSPREG008 | Act on non-compliance | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWT87 | PSPREG003 | Apply regulatory powers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWT91 | PSPREG005 | Assess compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWO42 | MSL944001 | Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWV67 | PSPGEN035 | Provide workplace mentoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWT84 | PSPREG013 | Undertake inspections and monitoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWW17 | PSPETH002 | Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWV69 | PSPGEN033 | Use advanced workplace communication strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Trade Measurement
Choose a minimum of 2 electives from either Group A Trade measurement or Group B Laboratory measurement.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7276 | MSATMINS402A | Inspect a range of liquid measuring instruments using volume measures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S7278 | MSATMINS404A | Inspect a range of pre-packaged products | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S7277 | MSATMINS403A | Inspect a range of trading practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S7275 | MSATMINS401A | Inspect a range of weighing instruments | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Laboratory Measurement
Choose a minimum of 2 electives from either Group A Trade measurement or Group B Laboratory measurement.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWO55 | MSL925002 | Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWO49 | MSL934002 | Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWO54 | MSL924001 | Process and interpret data | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S7285 | MSATMVER403A | Verify inspector's class reference standards | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J299 | PSP42312 | Certificate IV in Government (Trade Measurement) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHP3 | PSP40522 | Certificate IV in Trade Measurement | Qualification |
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