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Use and maintain reference standards

Use and maintain reference standards

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMTMREF301
State Code
AXN91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
12/01/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to select and use appropriate reference standards of measurement in accordance with standard procedures and industry best practice. It also involves storing and transporting reference standards correctly and maintaining their integrity during all trade measurement activities.This unit of competency is applicable to trade measurement inspectors appointed under national measurement legislation who may use reference standards of measurement for inspecting a range of pre-packaged products, trading practices or measuring instruments as part of their allocated duties. The unit also covers verifiers operating under a servicing licence who use reference standards of measurement to test and verify specific classes of measuring instruments used for trade. Inspectors and verifiers must work safely and this may require applying basic first aid, entering confined spaces, working with heavy machinery and site safety induction.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, all inspection activity is legislated under the National Measurement Act 1960.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain reference standard integrity
  • 1.1 Identify environmental issues that may impact on reference standard integrity and implement appropriate control strategies
  • 1.2 Store, transport and handle reference standards in accordance with organisational procedures and industry best practice
  • 1.3 Quarantine and report damaged or compromised reference standards in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Plan and organise reference standard maintenance and calibration in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Update maintenance and calibration records in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.6 Ensure that personnel assisting with the activity use correct handling procedures for reference standards
2 Select appropriate reference standards
  • 2.1 Identify the scope and expected outcomes of the planned activity
  • 2.2 Identify and access reference standards appropriate to the activity
  • 2.3 Evaluate reference standard limitations associated with the activity and operating environment
  • 2.4 Validate reference standard suitability against the activity scope and expected outcomes in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policy and procedures
3 Use reference standards
  • 3.1 Review the expected outcomes for the activity
  • 3.2 Access and interpret reference standard Certificates of Verification and measurement reports
  • 3.3 Condition the reference standard as required to produce consistent and accurate measurements
  • 3.4 Identify, interpret and apply reference standard corrections as required
  • 3.5 Assess the results of the activity against the prescribed performance criteria
  • 3.6 Analyse any variances from the expected outcomes to identify any isolated or systemic problems linked to the reference standard or its use
4 Maintain a safe work environment
  • 4.1 Use established safe work practices and personal protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of other personnel
  • 4.2 Identify relevant local workplace, health and safety issues and implement appropriate control strategies
  • 4.3 Handle reference standards safely in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7280 MSATMREF301A Use and maintain reference standards Unit of competency