Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Government (Trade Measurement)
Certificate IV in Government (Trade Measurement)
PSP42312
J299
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/11/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification supports staff with responsibility for providing national trade measurement inspection. The candidate may work in a department, organisation, division or business unit that provides specialist trade measurement services to employers. The qualification is also applicable to candidates who are working in broader verification or measurement areas, seeking to pursue a career path in trade measurement within government.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units of competency are required for this qualification:- eight (8) core units
- four (4) elective units:
- four (4) elective units from Groups A and B.
- alternatively, up to two (2) electives may be selected from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an Accredited Course.
Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8273 | PSPREG405B | Act on non-compliance | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C8271 | PSPREG403B | Assess compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8269 | PSPREG401C | Exercise regulatory powers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WA690 | MSL944001A | Maintain laboratory/field workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C8024 | PSPGOV414A | Provide workplace mentoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8281 | PSPREG413A | Undertake inspections and monitoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C7986 | PSPETHC401A | Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8022 | PSPGOV412A | Use advanced workplace communication strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Trade Measurement Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from Groups A and/or B.
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 Elective Units
Four (4) units may be chosen from Groups A and/or B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA674 | MSL925002A | Analyse measurements and estimate uncertainties | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WA680 | MSL934002A | Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WA671 | MSL924001A | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D368 | PSP42310 | Certificate IV in Government (Trade Measurement) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZX7 | PSP40516 | Certificate IV in Trade Measurement | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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